4-bedroom house · CM5 0JE
For saleReduced £50k (−5.6%) on 21 JunListed 398 days
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About
Within the picturesque village of Moreton, near Ongar, is where we find this quintessential Grade II cottage, with sympathetic extension, believed to date back to the16th Century.
As we travel up the sweeping driveway to this delightful, four-bedroom home, set on exquisite, landscaped grounds, we discover there's an attached garage and also a barn with a carport on the property.
Entering the property via the porch into a spacious hall, there is timeless charm in every corner of this cottage from its beamed ceilings to its exposed brick and wonderful barn doors.
Starting with the living room that boasts built in bookshelves, a large, exposed brick fireplace, a barn door and sliding glass doors that open out to the gardens.
Hosting guests will be a delight in the charming dining room that offers wood beamed ceilings, exposed brick fireplace and French doors that access the grounds.
You will love spending time cooking and being with family in the large, light filled country, kitchen diner, boasting ample cabinets.
An additional downstairs modern bathroom with a shower and a separate utility room completes this floor. Upstairs to the first floor and we find the four bedrooms, all offering their unique charm.
The spacious primary bedroom is truly a retreat, and features fitted wardrobes and a window with picturesque views of the grounds.
The second bedroom is currently being used as a library and storage room whilst the third is being utilized as an office. The fourth spacious bedroom has fitted wardrobes and storage.
A family bathroom finishes up this floor. Immerse yourself in the tranquillity of the breathtaking park like grounds.
With its beautiful plantings, large patio area, mature and fruit bearing trees, a summerhouse and greenhouse, making it the perfect location for afternoon teas, dining alfresco and summer parties with family and friends.
The property also benefits with inside entry from the house to the garage, with an electric controlled rolling door.
The property is ideally located with an abundance of beautiful rolling countryside spaces, there are local amenities, two pub- restaurants and a well-regarded primary school.
In the neighbouring town of Ongar there is the Ongar Academy secondary school.
Transport links include the A414, M11 and M25 plus Epping underground station for access to the central line station that takes you directly to the city, all a drive away.
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