5-bedroom house · CM5 0SJ
For saleReduced £100k (−6.3%) on 22 SepListed 124 days
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About
Topeka is an impressive, detached family home offering five bedrooms and beautifully appointed accommodation, set in the desirable village of Willingale.
Attractive, white-rendered elevations complement extensive west-facing gardens, while internally the property combines bespoke contemporary finishes with clean, neutral décor to create a bright and welcoming atmosphere throughout.
The ground floor features three beautifully presented reception rooms, including the magnificent 42ft open-plan kitchen and dining room at the rear of the house.
This exceptional living and entertaining space opens onto the gardens via sliding glass doors, flooding the room with natural light, and incorporates a sleek contemporary kitchen with fitted units, integrated appliances and a central island with breakfast bar.
A well-proportioned utility room provides additional storage and appliance space.
The sitting room and family room offer further areas in which to relax, with the latter opening onto a private courtyard garden.
There is also a double bedroom on the ground floor, ideal for guests, complete with built-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room.
Upstairs, four further double bedrooms are arranged around the landing, including the luxurious principal suite with a dressing room and en suite shower room featuring a walk-in rainfall shower.
A further bedroom also benefits from a dressing room and en suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom with a freestanding bathtub and wet-room-style shower.
To the front, a gravel driveway provides ample parking. The rear gardens extend to approximately 300ft and enjoy a sunny west-facing aspect.
Bordered by mature trees, they include extensive lawns, a generous terrace for outdoor entertaining and a heated swimming pool.
Additional outbuildings include a summer house and a detached studio, ideal for home working. Local Authority: Epping Forest District Council Services: All mains services connected.
Council Tax: Band G EPC Rating: D Mobile and Broadband checker: Information can be found here Agents note The current custodians of Topeka could see amazing potential in this 1970s family home when they first visited the house back in 2023.
The sheer work and effort that has gone into this building soon becomes evident upon arrival.
Our clients’ vision to recreate a stylish, modern family home, with a bright and airy flow, is truly visionary.
Willingale is a charming and picturesque Essex village surrounded by attractive countryside, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle while remaining well connected.
Everyday amenities can be found in nearby Ongar, approximately 6 miles away, which provides a range of shops, supermarkets, cafés and services, while the larger centres of Brentwood, Chelmsford and Epping offer extensive retail, leisure and dining facilities.
The area is well regarded for schooling, with respected independent options including Felsted School, New Hall School and Brentwood School, while highly sought-after grammar schools such as Chelmsford County High School for Girls and King Edward VI Grammar School in Chelmsford are also accessible.
Transport links to the area include the M11 10 miles away, fast rail services to London Liverpool Street from Chelmsford mainline station (35 minutes), and Stansted airport just 16 miles away.
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