Sergeants Green Lane, Upshire, Essex

GUIDE PRICE £1,100,000-£1,200,000. This characterful property occupies an idyllic location being at the end of a private lane with fabulous views across the newly planted woodland which is owned and managed by the Corporation of London. The property opens directly onto the bridleway connecting Epping Forest and Warlies country park. The house has been fully refurbished, extended and insulated with modern windows and doors.

The ground floor offers an entrance hall with doors to a guest cloakroom and utility room. There is a light and airy reception room with two sets of doors to the garden and wonderful views over surrounding countryside. There is access to the kitchen with a range of fitted cupboards and integrated appliances. There is a second reception room with a feature fireplace and adjacent shelving.

The first floor offers a main bedroom suite with dressing room, shower room and a balcony with fabulous views. There are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The second floor adds two double bedrooms.

The house occupies a plot of about two acres comprising a formal garden and paddock with four stables, tack room and hay shed.

Location

Close by are the market towns of Waltham Abbey (2.1 miles) and Epping (3.5 miles), both of which have an excellent range of shops to meet everyday needs. The area is particularly well served by communications. Junction 26 of the M25 (London orbital motorway) is at Waltham Abbey and is just under two miles away.

Alternatively, the London Underground system can be joined at Theydon Bois (2.5 miles) Epping (4 miles) or Loughton (5 miles) all of which are on the Central Line.

The ancient woodland of Epping Forest is on almost on your doorstop offering a vast array for outdoor activities including it's network of over 100 miles of bridleways.


The current owners, who have lived in the property for over a decade, say:
“This proved to be exactly the peaceful, semi-rural location with a convenient commute to London that we had been looking for a long time. While we had horses, it was the perfect place with acres of beautiful grazing land and immediate access to off-road hacking in Epping Forest and Warlies Park. After moving in, we built the extension to allow for the best views of the sunset and observing the abundance of wildlife around us, including a barn owl and many other birds of prey. We wanted to enjoy rural charm in a character property with a mature garden, while renovating our home to include all modern comforts, including an efficient and environmental heating system. We carefully considered every detail during the renovation process to ensure that, for example, the windows were aesthetically in keeping with the style of the property, while providing the best possible insulation. During lockdown years we were grateful to discover endless walks in the nearby countryside and forest land. We very much enjoy regular visits to our village pub, with excellent food and only a few minutes walk away.”

There are several well regarded schools locally including both and independent. For state schools, Upshire Primary is 0.3 mile, Leverton Primary is 1.06 miles, King Harold is 1.15 miles and Davenant is 2.5 miles.For independent schools, Oaklands is just over 3 miles, Coopersale Hall is 3.3 miles and Chigwell is 4.6 miles.

All distances above are approximate.
Council tax band: D