Pond Field End, Great Woodcote Park, Loughton, IG10 4QR

A substantial detached five-bedroom house in one of Loughton's more prestigious areas.

Originally built in 1996, this well-maintained house occupies one of the largest plots on a highly regarded architect-designed and gated development and is in a prime position overlooking the central green and pond and backing onto open fields, providing privacy and seclusion.

The house has great external appeal with its fascinating roof lines, chimneystack, mellow brickwork with decorative quoins, ornate cornicing and a Palladian style pillared entrance and is approached via a driveway leading to the double garage and bordered by a front lawn and high hedging.

The front door opens into a welcoming hallway with a storage cupboard, cloakroom and stairs to the first floor.

Just inside the door is a study that is ideally positioned for anyone working from home as it provides easy access to business visitors while opposite is a sophisticated bespoke library designed by Clive Christian that could also make an excellent dining room for more formal occasions.

There is an elegant and bright dual aspect sitting room featuring full height windows and a cast iron fireplace as an attractive focal point, while the dual aspect family room has French doors to the terrace and is just the place to relax or enjoy a game with the children.

A large kitchen/breakfast room has access to the garage and utility room and includes tiled flooring, panelled walls and shaker style units housing a hob, fridge freezer and space for a dishwasher, while still leaving room for a large dining table.

The first floor galleried landing has a large airing cupboard and access to the bathroom with a bath, separate shower and a vanity basin with half height cupboards.

There are five double bedrooms with fitted cupboards including two with wood flooring.

Three of these bedrooms have stunning views over the surrounding fields and countryside while the other two offer views over the green and the pond.

The spacious dual aspect second bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and the attractive well-proportioned principal bedroom also has an en-suite bathroom that has a bath, separate shower and vanity basin.

The charming and secluded rear garden includes a terrace for al fresco dining and a particularly large lawn ideal for a game of cricket or football.

This is interspersed and surrounded by trees and shrubs and backs onto farmland.

What the Owner says: 'We bought this property from new some 30 years ago as we loved this particular house and also the surroundings which, were designed to reflect the character of a traditional English village, with individually styled homes arranged around landscaped greens and communal spaces, creating a unique and established setting.

Also, as it is in a cul-de-sac and a gated community, it is very secure, as well as being safe for children and pets.

The security aspect has been particularly important as we are often away so it can be of benefit to those with a lock-up-and-go lifestyle.

It is also great to be so close to the 6000 acres of Epping Forest where we can go for walks or cycle rides and feel we are in the country, yet we are not far from the centre of the town.

Loughton is a charming town with plenty of pubs, restaurants and independent shops as well as sports and entertainment including golf courses and the Loughton Leisure Centre with an indoor swimming pool.

There is a wide selection of schools in the area including Hereward Primary and Debden Park High School, both rated Outstanding by Ofsted, as well as good independent schools.

The town is on the Underground's Central Line that can whisk you to Stratford in 20 minutes and Liverpool Street in about half an hour, so is ideal for commuters wanting to travel to the City or the West End.

As far as road travel is concerned it is only a short distance to the M11 for the M25 as well as access to Stansted, Heathrow and Cambridge.' Room sizes: Hallway: 14'7 x 9'11 (4.45m x 3.02m) Cloakroom Study: 10'4 x 9'8 (3.15m x 2.95m) Library: 14'8 x 10'9 (4.47m x 3.28m) Sitting Room: 21'1 x 12'10 (6.43m x 3.91m) Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 14'9 x 14'0 (4.50m x 4.27m) Utility Room: 8'2 x 4'4 (2.49m x 1.32m) Family Room: 14'6 x 11'7 (4.42m x 3.53m) Landing: 25'11 x 7'10 (7.90m x 2.39m) Principal Bedroom: 14'9 x 14'4 (4.50m x 4.37m) En-Suite Bathroom Bedroom 2: 14'4 x 10'9 (4.37m x 3.28m) En-Suite Bathroom Bedroom 3: 14'8 x 13'2 (4.47m x 4.02m) Bedroom 4: 10'4 x 9'8 (3.15m x 2.95m) Bedroom 5: 14'9 x 8'11 (4.50m x 2.72m) Bathroom Garage Off Street Parking Front Garden Rear Garden