Pleshey, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3

An outstanding Grade II listed, Georgian village residence standing in stunning grounds of circa 7 acres (stls). There are five double bedrooms, three suites, four receptions, a detached two bedroom coach house (1457 sqft), further outbuildings and a heated outdoor pool with a fantastic pool house. Further land available under separate negotiation. Felsted school 4.5 miles. EPC Exempt.

• Main house 5349 sqft
• Detached two bedroom Coach House 1457 sqft
• A further 1843 sqft of outbuildings (see plans)
• Five double bedrooms (bedroom five currently utilised as a dressing room)
• Three generous en suites
• Four wonderful reception rooms
• Kitchen & breakfast rooms
• Orangery
• Separate utility room
• Extensive basement
• Charming character features throughout
• Idyllic plot of circa 7 acres (stls)
• Stunning formal gardens
• Outdoor heated pool with wonderful pool house
• Prime village location

A magnificent and important period home within the sought after village of Pleshey. The property has been meticulously and sympathetically improved during the current owner’s occupation, offering flexible & immaculate accommodation throughout. Mount House is a true Georgian gem in outstanding condition boasting many character features including, high ceilings, sash windows, original cornices & shutters.
The accommodation in brief comprises to the ground floor a spacious entrance hall which gives access to all principal receptions, the main stairwell to the first floor & the generous basement. The receptions include a lovely dual aspect sitting room with an impressive open fireplace with marble surround & views out to the front of property. A formal & dual aspect formal dining room with hand painted walls, open fireplace with marble surround & a wonderful bay boasting double doors out onto the west facing terrace & idyllic views of the surrounding grounds. Through to a most impressive drawing room (29’2 x 17’7), this superb room is flooded with natural light due to its dual Southern and Westerly aspects via sash window, another charming bay window and further double doors out onto a lovely South facing terrace again with outstanding far reaching views of the surrounding gardens. The kitchen/breakfast room is located to the rear of the property and comprises a stunning bespoke kitchen, separate breakfast area, central island with butler sink, AGA and fireplace with inset burner. Also giving access to an extensive utility room and a most impressive and sympathetic Orangery with a hand painted feature wall and most enviable external views. A spacious cloak area with w/c completes the ground floor accommodation.

To the first floor there are five extremely well proportioned double bedrooms, three of which are suites with immaculate en suite shower rooms to bedrooms two and three with the principal bedroom boasting separate roll top bath and shower. It is important to note that bedroom five is currently utilised as separate dressing room serving the principal suite.

Externally, the property is accessed via an ‘in and out’ driveway with electric gates and offers off street parking for numerous vehicles as well as an extensive detached garage block & further outbuilding which could house several vehicles (see floorplans for dimensions and layout). The mixed formal gardens and grounds beyond are in outstanding condition and have been extremely well maintained within its current occupation. Made up of topiary gardens, formal lawns, established & elevated borders with many specimen trees giving the property complete privacy and stunning views of ‘Pleshey Castle’.
A lovely heated outdoor pool is the centre piece of the gardens with a detached pool house comprising a generous living area, gym and shower room.

Coach House (1457 sqft)

The wonderful detached Coach House is in exemplary condition, within the same standard as the main house. The flexible accommodation comprises to the ground floor a most impressive kitchen/dining area with original brick flooring, sitting room & utility room (potential further living space). To the first floor there are two excellent double bedrooms and a shower room.

Location:

Pleshey is an historic small village to the northwest of Chelmsford. It is built around the site of a former motte and bailey castle which was once the ancestral home of Geoffrey de Mandeville, Earl of Essex and one of the 25 Magna Carta barons. For a long time an important place in English history, Pleshey is mentioned in Shakespeare's Richard II with the line "With all good speed at Plashy (sic) visit me." Pleshey was also the birth place of Mary de Bohun, first wife of Henry IV and the mother of the future King Henry V.

At the hub of the community is the village pub (The Leather Bottle), the Holy Trinity Church and the Village Hall. A general store, post office and primary school are all in the nearby village of Great Waltham with other primary schools nearby at Ford End and Little Waltham.
The City of Chelmsford, about 7 miles away, is the County Town of Essex and offers a wide choice of shopping, restaurants, bars and sports facilities and is also on the main line into London Liverpool Street.
Pleshey falls within the catchment of some exceptional schools including Chelmer Valley High School (comprehensive) and the King Edward Grammar School (boys) and Chelmsford County High School for Girls (both selective and amongst the best secondary schools in the country). Felsted and its well-known independent school are just 4.5 miles away and New Hall School is also within easy reach.