Langford, Maldon, CM9

The property comprises the west wing of a former Georgian mansion (c.1782), designed by renowned architect John Johnson, who was responsible for the Shire Hall in Chelmsford. The remaining wing is a character detached residence occupying a secluded rural setting in approx. 14.5 acres of lightly-wooded pastureland and gardens. It is located between Maldon and Witham with access to main line rail services and excellent road links.

Approached via a long private access driveway passing the grass paddocks into a parking area to the front of the property. The welcoming entrance hallway/music room is spacious with a central balustrade staircase, parquet wood flooring and high ceiling with built-in bookshelves, together with two feature arched windows and wide entrance doorway.
High ceilings are a particular feature of the property, together with the arched picture windows that flood the reception rooms with natural light. The main reception room has oak wood flooring and a feature fireplace with inset woodburning stove, plus three floor-to-ceiling, south-facing arched picture windows. Double oak doors lead into the separate dining room with two further arched windows. Off the hallway is a study/home office with a cloakroom/wc off. A dining room is accessible from the main reception room with access through to the kitchen/breakfast room which has a vaulted ceiling, French doors to the garden, a range of fitted units and red brick chimney breast with inset two oven Aga. There are two staircases up to the first floor and access down to a dry Cellar.

To the first floor are the five spacious bedrooms with high and vaulted ceilings. The principal bedroom is triple aspect and has a spacious en-suite bathroom. There are four further double bedrooms, a separate bathroom, further shower room and ample storage space.

To the rear of the property there is a south-facing paved sun terrace and an expanse of lawned garden screened by mature trees and hazel hedge. From the road access the private driveway passes through the pasture/paddock land. The whole plot is approx. 14.5 acres and offers ideal facilities as Equestrian with potential to add stabling.

Please note: Further woodland may also be available by separate negotiation.

Located between Maldon and Witham, the property is in an ideal setting for access to the River Blackwater and Maldon Hythe Quay with its traditional sailing barges and the coastline beyond. Main line rail services are nearby at Witham or Hatfield Peverel (to London Liverpool Street) with the new Elizabeth Line service available from Shenfield.
Chelmsford City Centre is within easy reach, offering excellent shopping including John Lewis, and renowned schools.
The location makes access to central London, motorway routes and Stansted Airport easily accessible.

Information: Tenure freehold, Historic England Grade II Listed status, EPC rating exempt, oil fired central heating, private drainage, Maldon District Council Tax band G. (Ref: MAS240216).

Hatfield Peverel main line station approx. 5.4 miles approx. (London Liverpool Street approx. 40 minutes) | Maldon town centre 3 miles approx. | Chelmsford City Centre 11 miles approx.
Maldon Court Preparatory School 3 miles approx. | Elm Green Preparatory School 8 miles approx. | New Hall School approx. 11 miles | Excellent main road links (A12/M25 & A414/M11)