London Road, Stanford Rivers, Ongar, Essex, CM5

Detached family home fully refurbished to a high specification.

Description

The property sits in an about 0.6 acre plot behind post and rail fencing with a sweeping gravel driveway providing ample off street parking leading to a detached double garage.

A significant programme of refurbishment works has been carried out in recent years bringing a wealth of quality detailing together to create a high specification yet comfortable and inviting home with five en suite bedrooms. Some of the many features include: majority areas with under floor heating, recently fitted Valiant boiler, Elson pressurised water system, Sonos Speakers, German 'Hacker' kitchen with Neolith porcelain worktops, Siemens integrated appliances and hot tap, LED lights, air-conditioning units and skylights with rain sensors.

Porcelain tiled steps lead from the gravel drive to the main entrance double doors. The central hallway with feature slate wall provides access to most of the ground floor accommodation and a glass balustrade staircase leads to the first floor.

The spacious bright lounge benefits from a large square front aspect bay window, a feature glass wall with space for a flat screen TV, gas fire and clever inset display areas to the remainder walls. The kitchen breakfast room has a cosy snug area, an expanse of bi-fold doors overlooking the rear garden and Roding Valley countryside views beyond. It is fitted with a contemporary white Hacker German kitchen having a substantial central island with breakfast bar, inset extractor hood over and gas 5 plate hob, inset double basin and hot tap. The integrated Siemens appliances include: double oven, combination oven, full height fridge, freezer and drinks cabinet. Hidden access to utility room provides space for separate washer dryers and has units to match the kitchen. The vaulted dining room lies to the rear of the kitchen and has French doors leading onto the rear garden patio. In addition the ground floor accommodation offers a playroom, previously a gym with floor to ceiling mirrored wall, access to the rear garden and cupboard housing the entertainment media equipment, bedroom five with bay window overlooking the side garden and large en suite shower room, downstairs cloakroom with porcelain grey tiling, mirror splash back panel, large wash basin set on to a wooden plinth and an inner lobby leading to the study with views over the rear garden

The first floor accommodation is accessed from the galleried landing which also provides access to eaves cupboards offering storage space. The principal bedroom suite has double doors and glass Juliette balcony overlooking the garden and stunning countryside views over the Roding Valley, a glamourous en suite (also accessed from the landing) with walk-in shower, double basin vanity sink unit, heated towel rail and a convenient storage cupboard also housing the boiler. There are three further bedrooms with en suites.

Adjacent to the property is a useful, recently constructed single-storey ancillary building- a great area for entertaining or as a games and fitness area.

The secluded south facing garden has extensive patio and lawn areas ideal for entertaining leading to focal point Roding Valley views beyond. There is access along both sides of the property to the front.

Location

Chipping Ongar: 1.7 miles; M11 (junction 7): 7.9 miles; Stansted Airport: 20.8 miles; Epping: 7.6 miles (Central Line); Chelmsford city: 13.0 miles (rail service to London); Canary Wharf: 22.5 miles. All distances approximate.

This attractive property is located in a beautiful situation with stunning views overlooking the Roding Valley.

Nearby Chipping Ongar has a good range of amenities, shops and schools including a Sainsbury’s supermarket and the renowned Smiths Brasserie, whilst Epping, Brentwood and Chelmsford offer an even greater choice of facilities and excellent schools.

Rail commuters can choose between Chelmsford and Brentwood (Crossrail), which are both on the main line into London Liverpool Street, or Epping, Theydon Bois and Debden which are on the Central Line. Junction 7 of the M11 (which interconnects with junction 27 of the M25) is within 9 miles of the house.

Square Footage: 4,579 sq ft


Acreage: 0.6 Acres

Directions

Directions: From the Four Wantz roundabout at Chipping Ongar proceed through Chipping Ongar High Street to the roundabout. Continue straight over towards Stanford Rivers and Abridge. The property can then be found approximately 1.2 miles along on your left hand side.

Postcode: CM5 9PH

Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Propane gas.

Viewing: Strictly by prior appointment with the sole agents Savills.

Note: Photos taken in 2019.

Planning references:
EPF/1089/19 Single storey side extension
EPF/0749/18 rear extension and front dormer windows (part works completed)