School Lane, Beauchamp Roding, Ongar, Essex, CM5

A substantial modern country house with an indoor pool, acreage, and fine views over the Roding valley

Description

This sophisticated, classically designed residence is set amidst a beautiful expanse of open countryside, conveniently located between Chelmsford and Bishop’s Stortford. The property offers light-filled, flexible accommodation, with a versatile layout perfectly suited to modern family living. Emphasizing open, adaptable spaces, the design allows for a tailored approach to suit individual requirements. Constructed using traditional brick and block with solid internal walls and concrete floors on both the first and second levels, the house combines timeless craftsmanship with contemporary living. It is equipped with a Crestron system, Lutron lighting, and Cat 5 wiring, alongside air-conditioned zones, offering the ideal balance of modern style and advanced technology.

This exceptional residence offers a wealth of features, beginning with an impressive reception hall, which boasts a striking staircase, high ceilings,(which feature throughout the ground and first floor), and extending through to the elegant sitting room with an open fireplace, the indoor pool and changing room, and the superb kitchen/family room. The current owners have thoughtfully designed every aspect of the home, creating an ideal space for 21st-century living.

A standout feature of the property is the well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room, which is beautifully designed with contemporary shaker-style cabinetry by Mark Wilkinson. Miele appliances are seamlessly integrated around a central island with a breakfast bar, including an induction hob, integrated oven, microwave/oven, steamer, coffee machine, Sub-Zero wine fridge, beer/drinks fridge. The island also incorporates a second sink and ample storage beneath. This room opens into a living/garden room with full-height glazing, offering lovely views of the grounds and surrounding countryside. Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room, fitted with matching cabinetry and offering space for white goods.

The western wing of the house includes a large home office, a charming sitting room with views over the grounds, and a multi-fuel burner set within a stone fireplace. An adjoining children's playroom with a bespoke professionally built play are and games room are situated at the front of the property. At the opposite end of the house, a part-glazed link provides a secondary entrance, a dedicated dog/ boot room, and access to the indoor pool area.

The indoor pool area features a 12.5-metre-long pool with a single depth and an electric cover. This space benefits from underfloor heating, a dehumidifier, and a selection of amenities, including changing rooms, a WC, a wet room, and a gym.

Ascending from the entrance hall, a flight of stairs leads to a minstrel gallery, which includes a cupboard housing a laundry chute, linen cupboards, and access to five bedrooms. The principal bedroom offers sweeping views over the Roding Valley and has doors leading to a retained balcony. This room is complemented by a bespoke fitted en-suite dressing room in maple and walnut, along with a spacious en-suite bath/shower room featuring a steam shower and an oval bath. Four additional bedrooms, two of which are en-suite, are arranged to maximize the property's views of the grounds and surrounding countryside, with the remaining bedrooms served by a separate shower room. The second floor comprises two large rooms with Velux windows, both air-conditioned and with access to a well-appointed bath/shower room.

This truly remarkable home offers the perfect balance of luxury, functionality, and modern living, set within stunning grounds.

Outside
The grounds are accessed through double electric metal gates set on brick piers, leading into a secluded area in front of the house with a circular tarmac drive that provides ample parking, which further leads to the garage. The front is screened from the lane by mature hedging and includes lawned areas, a brick-built bin store with a propane gas point, island beds, and a garden pond.

The rear grounds feature a large terrace situated behind the pool and the house, providing an extensive entertaining area ideal for al fresco dining. The terrace seamlessly connects to the lawned grounds, which are embellished with a variety of specimen trees. The house stands in an elevated position, offering stunning views over the Roding Valley. The grounds extend to the south of the house, where various trees have been planted amid well-tended lawns, ensuring privacy enclosed by high mature hedging.

Services
Oil-fired central heating. Mains water and electricity (3 phase). Shared private drainage. Technology features are Cat 5 wired, CCTV, Lutron touch-control lighting, Crestron home management system.

High-speed cabling installed throughout, connected to a central server hub, providing seamless Hyperfast WiFi across the property with speeds of up to 900 Mbps.

Agents Note
The house has planning permission to provide a large family space adjoining the kitchen, designed to capture the far-reaching countryside views. In addition, the planning extends the gym, adjacent to the pool. Plans available upon request. Planning number EPF/2175/23

The house has planning permission to provide a large family space adjoining the kitchen, designed to capture the far-reaching countryside views. In addition, the planning extends the gym, adjacent to the pool and carport, and to build a spacious orangery with a roof terrace adjoining the kitchen. Plans available upon request. Planning number EPF/2175/23

The entire property is upgraded with energy-efficient LED lighting, fully integrated into the Lutron smart system. The renovated pool house features a new boiler, pump, bespoke cladding, and modern LED lighting throughout.

Local Authority
Epping Forest District Council
Council Tax Band = H
With improvement indicator

Location

Beauchamp Roding is a rural hamlet lying some five miles from the village of Ongar and two miles from Fyfield. Fyfield has a village shop and two ancient inns: the Queens Head and the Black Bull.

Nearby, the old market town of Chipping Ongar has an excellent choice of local boutique shops together with supermarkets (Tesco and Sainsbury’s) whilst more extensive shopping facilities can be found at Epping, Chelmsford, Bishop’s Stortford and Brentwood.

There is a primary school in the nearby village of Moreton and at Ongar is the Ongar Academy. Other nearby schools include Felsted, Bishop’s Stortford College, Coopersale Hall, Chigwell, Bancrofts and The Forest, whilst further afield are New Hall, Brentwood (with a coach pick-up/drop off close by), Heathmount and Haileybury.

Square Footage: 7,700 sq ft


Acreage: 2.35 Acres

Directions

From Chipping Ongar proceed north on the B184 and continue for 3.5 miles passing through Fyfield village. Continue for approximately half a mile turning right signposted Birds Green. Continue along this country lane until the T-junction. Turn left and proceed for about half a mile where the entrance to Oaklands will be found on the right-hand side.

Postcode: CM5 0PH

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