Charles Moore Place I, Felsted, Essex

Charles Moore Place is a cluster of seven spacious houses on the leafy outskirts of Felsted, Essex. Although private and distinct from one another, each home forms part of an overarching design ethos inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement - one that prioritises space, light and connections with the outdoors. Finishes are especially high-spec and sophisticated, with environmental credentials at the forefront of the design. Each also has a private garden, a large double garage as well as space to park additional cars.



This listing refers to Houses 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7; the listing for Houses 4 and 5 can be found here. The staged interiors shown are of House 3. Please refer to the floor plans and image captions for further reference.



House 1 - 4 bed/3 bath - £1,105,000 - 2048 sq ft

House 2 - 4 bed/3 bath - £1,225,000 - 2262 sq ft

House 3 - 4 bed/4 bath - £1,425,000 - 2625 sq ft

House 6 - 4 bed/4 bath - £1,425,000 - 2634 sq ft

House 7 - 4 bed/4 bath - £1,250,000 - 2298 sq ft



The Architect



Charles Moore Place was designed by Sergison Bates, an award-winning architectural practice based between London, Zurich and Brussels. It works across Europe, on a variety of thoughtful projects in addition to teaching at some of the world’s best architecture schools.



Of Charles Moore Place, the practice has written: “Subtle adjustments in the orientation, setting and massing of each house within and beyond the courtyard is unique, but all share a common palette of materials and details.”



Environmental Performance



Eco credentials were a primary concern when designing Charles Moore Place. Central heating and hot water are provided by an air-source heat pump, and underfloor heating is installed on the ground and first floors. The homes are EPC rated 'A' and there is a MVHR system in each, along with photovoltaic panels strategically placed on the garage flat roofs.



The Tour



The approach to the homes is a leafy one, passing a patchwork of mature trees on the quiet access road lying behind a shared private gated entrance.



Each house is built using red-facing brick and topped with clay pantile roofs. Houses 2 and 5 have striking zinc standing seams on external canopies. All windows, exterior frames, doors, courtyard screens and panelling are chartreuse-hued Scandinavian softwood - a material that harmonises with the ruddy exterior profile of each home.



Inside, a combination of Ketley Clay quarry tiles, engineered oak floors and soft carpets anchors each space. Walls are left simple to allow views, furniture and artwork centre stage.



Each home’s kitchen is finished with handsome grooved kitchen units and quartz worktops. Integrated appliances include an oven, microwave and fridge-freezer; there is also a hob and a dishwasher in every house. Cleverly conceived boot rooms have been added as a transitional space between outdoors and in.



All bathrooms and WCs have been finished with a crisp palette. Duravit WCs and washbasins are paired with Hans Gröhe showers. Chrome fittings are a timeless flourish.



The bedrooms are all serene spaces, most with green, peaceful views.



For more details on each home, please refer to the floor plan.



Outside Space





Each house at Charles Moore Place alights in the middle of its own private courtyard edged with newly planted beds and borders. There is space aplenty for the green-fingered to create and cultivate.



Sheltered paved patios open from the internal living spaces, providing lovely spots for morning coffees and outdoor dining.



Each house has an approaching driveway and a large double garage with workshop space.





The Area



Close to the historic market town of Great Dunmow, the house is set in a tranquil position between the villages of Little Dunmow and Felsted. The latter is home to a selection of amenities, including a country pub, a Co-op and a well-regarded school.



Great Dunmow is nine minutes’ drive from the house and offers excellent dining options. Local favourites include Square One for fine dining and De La Terre, serving delicious natural wine and tapas. For the home chefs, there is a local butcher, a fresh fish stall twice a week, several bakeries and the essential Tesco. There are also wonderful independent shops dotted along the high street. Make sure to stop by The Shopkeeper, a well-curated lifestyle store.



The town of Thaxted is also nearby, home to Dick Turpin’s cottage, The Guildhall, and John Webb’s Windmill, as well as a good selection of pubs, cafes, and shops, including a butcher and a bakery, and an interiors shop, Vintage Style Living.



There are brilliant schooling options in the area, including the well known and respected independent, all-through Felsted School. The Flitch Green Academy is also nearby and well-regarded, as is Helena Romanes School.



Despite the rural settings, the house is well-positioned for transport. Stansted Airport is a 15-minute drive away, with trains reaching Tottenham Hale in about 40 minutes and Liverpool Street in approximately 50 minutes. There is easy access by car to the national motorway system via the A120 and M11.



Council Tax Band: TBC