Martels Manor is an exceptional Medieval house, a Grade II Listed building with later additions and conventionally constructed with a heavy timber frame with plastered and pargetted elevations under a neat tiled roof. The current owners have undertaken significant works to the house over a number of years and have updated the property with great sympathy. This impressive country house has an attractive approach past farmland to a pair of automatic wrought iron gates leading to the private driveway. A secondary driveway leads beside and behind the house to the garaging and outbuildings. There is an extensive area of parking in front of the garage and around the house.The accommodation is arranged over two floors and is surprisingly bright for a house of this age. It would appear that many of the windows to the front were replaced in the 18th or early 19th century and afford delightful views over the drive and grounds. On the ground floor there is a generously proportioned hall with oak panelling, an inner hall with staircase to the first floor, glazed summer room with double glazed windows with views over the garden. There are four further reception rooms, two with fireplaces and wood burning stoves, kitchen/breakfast room with Aga, stone sink, granite work surfaces and three sets of doors to the garden. There is also a utility room and a ground floor cloakroom. On the first floor the landing leads to the impressive master bedroom which has a vaulted roof, fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room, a guest suite with its own en suite and storage and five further double bedrooms.The grounds are very much a feature and extend to about four acres including lawns, an extensive terrace running around the property, an orchard of damson, plum and pear and an extensive area of deciduous woodland. A stream (a tributary of the River Chelmer) runs between the bottom of the garden and the woodland. A pond and rill have been created and beside the rill there is a large terrace which is a perfect entertaining area. The triple garage block is well equipped with three rollermatic doors, light and power and a cloakroom. There are also two bunded oil tanks. The sizeable open bay cart lodge provides dry storage and there is also an excellent garden store and workshop, a hard tennis court and circular vegetable garden with brick The current owners will be very sad to leave, as they have enjoyed living in the house and have enjoyed the delightful location. These are some of the features which attracted them to the property and make living there special. "It is in a very convenient location, about 7 miles from the M11 on a good run 10 to 12 minutes and there are railway stations at Stansted Airport and Bishops Stortford. Excellent access to London City (less than an hour) and about one hour twenty minutes to Mayfair and the West End. There are good pubs ashort walk away. The historical Flitch town of Great Dunmow has interesting shops. The initial driveway is about a third of a mile long (the initial section is shared). The house is centrally located in its grounds and has a partial moat, there is private woodland and total seclusion with an abundance of wildlife including kingfishers, owls, buzzard, kites and deer. There is underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and modern insulation to the floors and loft, a modern chef 's kitchen with Miele and Gaggenau fittings".Historical note: Martels Manor has significant history; in more recent times it was the home of Lord and Lady Plowden who resided there for many years either side of WW2. Lord Plowden was a British industrialist and public servant in the Treasury, during the war he served in the Ministry of Economic Warfare, and later joined the Ministry of Aircraft Production, in which he remained until 1946. During 194546 he was chief executive in succession to Air Chief Marshal Sir Wilfrid Freeman. Lady Plowden was a British educational reformer and influential figure in primary education, broadcasting and the rights of Romani people. She chaired the group which authored and published the 1967 Plowden Report on primary education in Britain, and was chair of the Independent Broadcasting Authority from 197580. Barnston is a small village only 1½ miles from the market town of Great Dunmow. There are good facilities in Great Dunmow, including Michelin star restaurant, shops, primary and secondary schooling and various recreational amenities. A further range of facilities is provided in the market towns of Bishop's Stortford and Chelmsford, both within 15 miles distance. Felsted Public School is some 5 miles from the property. There are mainline railway stations providing services top London's Liverpool Street at both Bishop's Stortford (approximately 35 minutes and Chelmsford. The A120 by-pass is about a mile from the property and has greatly improved travelling time to Bishops Stortford, Stansted Airport and the M11 (J8) which is about ten miles away and links to London, the M25, Cambridge and the Midlands. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i71709481
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Step inside the 'main house' at Colmar Farm and you will immediately be welcomed by charming characterful features and impressive interiors. Whilst recently built, Colmar Farm enjoys Georgian-style architecture and French chateau inspired features. The central entrance hall gives leads to an expansive, beautiful living room and bespoke kitchen/dining/family room. Adjacent to the kitchen, there is a convenient, separate utility room and WC. The living accommodation continues as you descend to the basement where a further three reception rooms greet you with continued high specification and stunning interiors. Ascending to the first floor via the statement staircase, the impressive principal suite showcases vaulted, beamed ceilings, a luxury ensuite and walk in dressing room. Mirrored on the opposite side of the first floor, the second generous bedroom suite also benefits from an ensuite and walk in dressing room.Opposite the 'main house', there is a detached, self-contained annexe built in the same characterful style offering further accommodation perfect for multigenerational living. From the bright entrance hall, you enter the modern, recently fitted kitchen and well-proportioned living room, both benefiting from ample storage cupboards. As you proceed to the first floor, the annexe presents three double bedrooms, two of which with ensuites and dressing rooms.Step outside Colmar Farm to the rear of the main house and enjoy a harmonious balance of patio space for alfresco living, landscaped garden, designated children's play space and sprawling paddock area in excess of 1.3 acres. The grand residency is accessed through a private, gated entrance, leading to a resin driveway offering ample parking. Colmar Farm additionally offers a detached, versatile studio currently utilised as an office and double garage.Colmar Farm is an exquisite, unique property, with both residencies and the grounds having been thoughtfully designed and completed to outstanding quality ensuring a flow of accommodation and design throughout.Desirably located in the sought-after area of South Weald, Colmar Farm is under 2 miles from Brentwood's vibrant high street and train station offering the convenience of the Elizabeth Line running directly to central London and beyond. Similarly, by road, the M25, A12, and A127 networks ensure connectivity to the wider region. Colmar Farm is within catchment and proximity of outstanding schools, most notably approx. 0.5 miles from St Peter's Church of England Primary School. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i70635290
The property was Constructed circa 1902 by the notable Arts & Crafts architect A H Mackmurdo, Beacons is a Grade II listed six bedroom country house in grounds of 3.9 acres with far reaching views of the Blackwater Estuary. No onward chain. The property was Constructed circa 1902 by the notable Arts & Crafts architect A H Mackmurdo, Beacons is a Grade II listed six bedroom country house in grounds of 3.9 acres.An entrance porch with cloakroom leads to an impressive reception hall with an elegant staircase ascending the first floor. To the right, a spacious drawing room incorporates a fireplace, and has superb views across the lawns to the front and rear. A side door leads to a garden room, presently used as a gymnasium, and wooden flooring continues through to the dining room. This presently houses a snooker table and has a feature bay window with side lights and exposed painted beams to the ceiling. The kitchen/breakfast room is well fitted with a range of bespoke full height and base units, and incorporates built in appliances including an Everhot. A central island provides further storage and a breakfast bar. To the side aspect a door takes you to the boot room with stairs down to the storage cellar, a second staircase and the utility room. Beyond, an external courtyard has a gardeners cloakroom and stairs down to the external boiler room.The first floor has the principal bedroom, four further double bedrooms, one with a roof terrace, one of which can be used independently and four bathrooms.From the landing a door disguises stairs leadingto the second floor and a hobby room, landingand attic storage. A ladder on the landing takes you to the Cupola and views across the countryside. Another landing on the first floorhas stairs leading to the sixth bedroom and more attic storage.HistoryBeacons was designed by Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo (1851-1942), a leading figure in the Arts and Crafts movement. Mackmurdo developed his artistic talent with Ruskin at Oxford and by associating with and being influenced by the likes of Spencer and William Morris.He was a progressive (Pevsner described him as a pioneer designer) rather than a prolific architect. As well as a celebrated architect he designed furniture and wallpaper and there is a display of his works in the William Morris gallery in London. He founded the Century Guild, an influential group which bridges the medievalism of Morris and contemporaries and art nouveau and modernism. At the turn of the century he settled in Essex and built Beacons (1902-1903) and other properties on Beacon Hill including Great Ruffins. He lived on Beacon Hill until his death aged 91.The property can be approached via two separate drives. The entrance to the first is located at the south eastern corner in which you can take in far reaching views over the Blackwater Estuary and brings you along the side of the extensive lawns to the west of the main house arriving at the front. The second drive is located off Tiptree Road and lies adjacent to the garage block, also arriving at the front aspect providing ample parking. The well-established grounds extend to 3.9 acres and are mainly lawned with a good range of mature trees to both aspects. Immediately adjacent to the rear of the property is an expansive terrace with tended borders and steps down onto the lawns. Within the ground is a heated swimming pool and pool house and an all-weather tennis court. The garage block offers ample parking/workshop facilities and a first floor studio. South of the garage is a single storey cottage with bedroom, bathroom and large kitchen/living room. Ideal accommodation for dependants.GeneralLocal Authority: Maldon District CouncilServices: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.Council Tax: HTenure: FreeholdWickham Bishop's is a highly regarded village, sought after by those commuting into the City. The village has excellent amenities which include a Convenience Store, Hairdressers, Health Food Shop and two Public Houses. Leisure facilities include local tennis courts and sports fields, and for those looking slightly further afield there is Forester Park and Country Club and Benton Hall Golf and Country Club. Excellent travel facilities include the main line railway station from Witham and the road connection to the A12. The larger towns of Chelmsford City and Colchester lie nine miles south west and 12 miles north east respectively, offering comprehensive shopping, commercial and entertainment facilities. Conveniently situated between Colchester and Chelmsford Wickham Bishops offers much sought after private schooling and excellent grammar schooling; in addition the popular Primary School in the nearby village of Great Totham is within easy walking distance For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_essex-r740874/for-sale_i70182388
Blackmore Mill House is ideal for multi-generational and work-from-home living, in a sought-after location close to Blackmore village, Ingatestone and Shenfield with easy access into Brentwood and main road links. The main residence and the three Annex buildings offer stylish interior decor, bespoke fittings and light and airy rooms with landscaped areas outside ideal for entertaining. The whole plot extends to approx. 3.5 acres with the addition of a double garage, ample parking and gated entrance.The main house offers an entrance hall with flagstone floor and underfloor heating throughout the ground floor. There is an impressive triple aspect 21ft. main reception with porcelain tiled floor and a futher reception/bedroom with the benefit of a ground floor shower room. The bespoke kitchen/family room is beautifully styled with a kitchen island, granite work surfaces, built-in appliances feature brickwork and a vaulted ceiling. The central hallway has a solid oak staircase with glass balustrade to the first floor. The 18ft., principal bedroom is also beautifully fitted with built-in wardrobes, a balcony offering open views and an en-suite shower room. There is a further en-suite bedroom, further double bedroom with wardrobes and a main bathroom.Blackmore Mill House is approached via a gated entrance into a large sweeping driveway leading through to the Annex's, garaging, gym/summerhouse and the gardens. The main house and the Annex's benefit from their own boilers.Behind the main residence is the larger Annex with underfloor heating, offering a bedroom, shower room, a utility/laundry and sauna. The main area features triple bi-folding doors with a beautiful family/entertaining room with bespoke bar area and media wall. There are two further separate Annex's offering living/bedroom and kitchen space with shower rooms. In addition there is a purpose-built gym/summerhouse with kitchen area. Around the private drive there is a detached double garage with new pitched roof providing storage space above.The plot, approaching 3.5 acres, also features landscaped garden areas with a covered pergola, a large terrace ideal for outside entertaining and a large lawned area, adaptable for keeping small animals if required. There are views over the surrounding open countryside.The location offers main line rail services from nearby Ingatestone or Shenfield to London Liverpool Street, which also now offers excellent services via the Elizabeth Line. Blackmore village centre just over a mile distant with open countryside on your doorstep and excellent road links including Stansted Airport (A414). There is excellent schooling nearby including the Anglo European and the Brentwood School.Information: Tenure Freehold, Council Tax Band H, Annex Band A (Brentwood District Council), EPC rating C, solar panels. (Ref: BES230315). For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i69391088
Outstanding Georgian village house with detached coach house cottage and stunning gardens. DescriptionThorington House is a handsome Grade II Listed Georgian country house built in 1815. The property was extended in 2000, with the addition of a stunning drawing room and the spacious master bedroom suite.Outside, the Coach House and walled garden are also Grade II Listed and it is thought the latter was part of the neighbouring Thorington Hall property (now owned by the National Trust). The property sits under a slate roof with attractive grey brickwork and sash windows. Internally, the rooms are well proportioned with high ceilings, panelled doors and architraves throughout.The south facing facade of the main house, clad with wisteria, leads from the York stone terrace through the front door into the impressive Entrance Hallway with main staircase and walk-in drinks cupboard. Accessed off the hall is the attractive Sitting Room with Jetmaster fireplace, marble hearth and Frenchwindows with working shutters. Opposite is the morning room with oak flooring, French windows, working shutters, attractive cornice work and fluted working fireplace with slate inlay. Beyond the principal staircase and off the inner hall with Suffolk pament flooring and door to stairs leading down tothe cellar, is the dining room featuring a working fireplace with slate hearth and inlay, shelving with double cupboards below and attractive window seats. Beyond is the study with fireplace flanked by arched bookcases with cabinets below andworking shutters. The inner hall continues north and leads to the cloakroom with WC and basin. Double mahogany doorway entering into the impressive drawing room with sash windows, one of which opens as a doorway to the garden, with working shutters and pine stripped flooring. Along the west side of the house, there is further accommodation including the kitchen with four door electric Aga, full range of fitted floor and wall units, working shutters, electric hob, Siemens oven, sink and central island with 2 dishwashers and walk in larder. From here, a side hall, also with working shutters, recessed boot storage and back door to outside leads to the boiler room and the utility room with door to the central courtyard. Beyond is the boot room/cloakroom 2 with WC, basin, walk-in store cupboard and additional walk in domestic cupboard beyond. Situated at the far end of the hall is the second study with fitted book shelving and views out to the gardens. The first floor comprises all the bedroom accommodation including the principal bedroom suite with an open plan dressing area, bathroom with bath, washbasin and shower cubical. In addition, the upstairs accommodation includes 2 bedroom suites each with a bathroom comprising WC, bath and wash basin. In addition, there are 5 further bedrooms all of good size with fitted cupboard space all served by 3 separate bathrooms each with WC, washbasin and bath and 1 with shower cubical.The handsome Coach House with attractive red brick and peg tile construction is accessed from the front drive and includes a parking area, lean-to log store and potting shed with kennel to one side. Internally the accommodation comprises; Sitting Room, Kitchen with Aga and fitted units, Boot Room with back door to outside, Utility/Drying Room, 2 Bedrooms and 1 Shower Room all on the ground floor. On the first floor is the Main Bedroom Suite with sizeable bathroom.OUTSIDEThe property is approached from the village lane through gates leading into the grounds to the west side of the house and around a sweeping gravel parking area with central lawn with yew and cherry trees. From here, the main lawns stretch to thesouth of the house sweeping round to the Swimming Pool Area with heated tiled Swimming Pool surrounded by wide stone paving, shed housing the heating and filter facilities and a pair of charming Pool Houses, one with self contained kitchen and the other with a changing/dining room with pergola eating area in between. The gardens continue round to the east of the house and give access to the Tennis Court with all-weather surface surrounded by pleached lime trees. Beyond is the Stable Block comprising a practical concrete yard area, tack room and 5 loose boxes to the front with a feed store, rug room and hay store area to the rear. The property also boasts a full size Manege with sand and rubber surface surrounded by post and rail fencing and accessed via its own drive leading off the main entrance to the house. Situated to the west of the house is the walled garden, an enchanting area comprising a number of fruit trees including; plum, pear, cherry, apricot and greengage trees. Herbaceous borders intersperse an area of lawn with beautiful wisteria and rose clad framed walkway to the central lawn area, approached also via an intermingling network of gravel pathways. To one end is a delightful rose garden area. There are also raised vegetable plots. The Coach House has a garage to one side and a delightful private garden with a former cart lodge (requiring renovation).LocationThorington House, overlooking the beautiful and renowned Stour Valley, is situated in the heart of Constable country on the edge of the village of Thorington Street, near Stoke by Nayland. The Stour Valley is designated an Area of OutstandingNatural Beauty and is one of the prettiest and most sought after areas in East Anglia. There are a number of attractive villages in the area including Nayland, Higham, East Bergholt, Dedham and Hadleigh most of which provide village shops andpublic houses, the latter being a market town with a wider range of shopping and recreational facilities. Colchester and its surrounding area, has an extensive range of educational (some of the best schools in the country), recreational and shopping facilities. For the commuter, Colchester Station provides a fast and regular rail service to London Liverpool Street taking from 50 minutes. Alternatively, Manningtree offers train services onthe same line to London Liverpool Street taking from 55 minutes. If travelling by car, the A12 trunk road is easily accessed from the area and offers fast access to the M25, London and the south east. Outside the immediate Colchester area, other schools in the region include Orwell Park Preparatory School near Ipswich, Old Buckenham Hall Preparatory School near Brettenham, Framlingham College near Woodbridge, Felstead School to the south near Braintree and New Hall at Chelmsford.Square Footage: 7,551 sq ft Acreage: 3.5 AcresDirectionsFrom the A12 north/eastbound, shortly after passing Colchester, exit at the turning signposted Higham andStoke By Nayland. Follow the road through the village ofHigham and after approximately 1.5 miles enter Thorington Street. Take the second right hand turning past the brick wall and the entrance to Thorington House is immediately on the right through the gates. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_suffolk-r741856/for-sale_i69751791
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