Wood Lane, Willingale, Ongar, Essex, CM5

An attractive country cottage with superb equestrian facilities, in a glorious rural setting.

Description

Willow Cottage is a delightful equestrian property, combining a beautifully appointed detached family home with superb facilities, set within approximately 5.1 acres. The property includes six well-kept paddocks, six stables and a manège and, while the main house extends to around 2,100 sq ft and is surrounded by landscaped gardens. There are four bedrooms, four versatile reception rooms and two bathrooms. Externally, a gated driveway provides parking and detached garaging. A separate entrance leads directly to the equestrian yard, providing extensive parking for horseboxes and lorries.

House
Willow Cottage is a Grade II listed property, of late C17/early C18, timber framed and plastered with gabled peg tile roof. The property has been thoughtfully extended and provides a wealth of character features throughout. The ground floor offers four reception rooms, including a dual-aspect living room with a striking double-sided inglenook fireplace and wood burner, a cosy snug, a study and a formal dining room. The entrance hall opens to a cloakroom/WC and a bespoke kitchen/breakfast room fitted with wooden cabinetry, granite worksurfaces and a professional Britannia range cooker. Two staircases lead to the first floor: one rising to a private principal suite with bedroom and dressing room, while the other gives access to three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Period details such as exposed timbers, flagstone floors and hand-crafted doors enhance the home’s charm. To the rear, the enclosed garden offers a wonderful setting for entertaining, with a sun terrace, established lawn and colourful planting.

Equestrian Facilities
The equestrian yard has been designed with practicality in mind and is exceptionally well maintained. There are six turnout paddocks, each with gated access, six stables with automatic waterers, a mirrored manège and a winter turnout arena. Supporting facilities include a feed store, WC and a kitchen leading through to a secure rug room/store and tack room. Central heating serves the tack, rug and feed rooms, while a further store provides bedding storage. The layout is designed for ease of management and security, with strong doors and robust fittings throughout. The property is superbly positioned in a semi-rural setting, with excellent local hacking available along the surrounding country lanes.

Services
Mains water, Klargester drainage treatment plant, electric LPG for heating.

Location

This stunning location provides a tranquil and rural setting, yet having the security and advantages of being a part of a small community.

Willingale is a highly sought-after Essex farming village, nestled between the villages of Fyfield, Ongar and Roxwell, being approximately 2.7 miles from A414 access with the main towns of Chelmsford and Epping being 9 and 11 miles respectively.

The village is unique, so far in that it has two churches and although quite rural it is accessible for city commuters needing to access either the A12 or M11/Stansted corridors. Railway stations can be accessed at Chelmsford, Ingatestone, Shenfield or Epping for the Central Line directly.

For those with equestrian interests, the area offers bridleways and access into the countryside with the Essex Way close by.

There are numerous local village schools (subject to catchment and placement availability) with private and grammar education at Chelmsford, Felsted (12 miles) or in Brentwood, Epping, Chigwell or Loughton.

Square Footage: 2,107 sq ft


Acreage: 5.1 Acres

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