Station Lane, The Gate House Station Lane, CM4

This unique maisonette forms part of The Gate House, an imposing and very handsome building with Victorian origins and a fascinating and varied history. The house with its Arts & Crafts façade was built by renowned local architect George Sherrin, to own and use as his family home and take advantage of its close proximity to Ingatestone train station.  The apartment is arranged over two floors, and it enjoys a long lease of 169 years as well as a share of the freehold, much character and high ceilings throughout. The Gate House sits in the middle of its plot with a gravel driveway providing access, communal gardens and a mews style garage block to the rear.

What our vendor says….

“I have loved living at The Gate House since moving there 12 years ago.

I purchased the property, as at the time it was pre-covid and I was commuting everyday to work, so having the train station so close was ideal.  I also remember vividly, walking into the dining area and seeing the view from the 6 windows there and thinking wow, how nice to look over the prettiest train station and the fields beyond.

Regarding the house, I have actually loved living in an “upside down house” as I love the view you get from the upper floor.  I also love the large, light filled lounge to the rear of the property, in fact the house always feels light and airy whatever the weather. 

The surrounding area is perfect too, within a few minutes you are in the quaint high street.  You can also walk for miles through rolling countryside towards “Ingatestone hall”.  Its also perfect for the commute to London for work or pleasure and the M25 is very accessible.”

Hallway

Of good proportions with a timber floor running throughout and a contemporary columned radiator. To the front elevation there is a double-glazed window with a fitted pavilion shutter providing natural light. Double timber doors opening to a vast understair cupboard, this storage area also conceals the gas and electric meters.

Bedroom One

3.3m x 2.48m

Within the principal suite is a bedroom area, a walk-in dressing room and an en-suite shower room. Timber floor running throughout. Window to side aspect provides natural light. Period style columned radiator.

Dressing Room

2m x 1.95m

Window to side aspect provides natural light. Range of fitted open wardrobes and cupboard storage.

Bathroom

A large walk-in wet room style installation with a drencher head above and a handheld shower attachment. Chrome heated towel rail ladder. Twin oval shaped wash basins upon a contemporary unit with a drawer set below. Shaver point. Chrome mixer tap. Low level wc. Porcelain tiling to floor and wall.

Bedroom Two

3.44m x 2.09m

Extensive window to the rear aspect provides a view of the gardens. Radiator.

Bedroom Three

2.73m x 2.33m

Window to front aspect provides natural light. Radiator.

Bathroom

Comprising of a white suite including a panel enclosed bath with a mixer tap and handheld shower attachment. Low level wc. Tiling to splashback areas. Wall mounted basin with a mixer tap. Chrome heated towel rail.

First Floor Landing

8.38m x 5.45m

First floor landing area. Access to the kitchen and living area. The entire first floor accommodation comprises of the vast reception room, and a separate kitchen. The entire upstairs area measures 8.38m x 5.45m shortening to 3.0 m.

Reception Area

This vast open plan double aspect L-shaped room comprises of a seating and a dining area. Much natural light. High ceilings. Timber floor. Feature fireplace with panelling. Three radiators. Original timber floor.

Kitchen

3.95m x 2.53m

A lovely galley kitchen with views over the gardens. Timber storage units at base level, space for additional cupboards. Wall mounted Vaillant boiler serving the gas central heating and hot water supply. Built in oven. Three ring induction hob, space for a washing machine, fridge freezer and additional appliances. Extensive window to the rear elevation providing natural light. Timber floor.

Communal Garden

Surrounding The Gate House are extensive and well-tended communal gardens with seating and clothes drying areas as well as access to the garage mews.

Parking - Garage

The apartment enjoys the benefit of a large brick-built garage which is located to the rear of the building and is part of mews stable block.

Parking - Allocated parking

To the front of the allocated garage is an additional parking space.