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7 bedroom detached house for sale

Parsonage Lane, Barnston, Dunmow, Essex, CM6

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

7

BATHROOMS

5

SIZE

4,916 sq ft

457 sq m

TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Key features

  • Grade II* Listed Former Rectory
  • Undergone Significant Renovation in Past 2 Years
  • 3 Reception Rooms
  • Principal Bedroom with En-Suite & Dressing Room
  • Further 6 Double Bedrooms
  • Kitchen & Family Room
  • Stunning Gardens Approaching 4.25 Acres
  • Detached Double Garage with Annex/Studio Above
  • Heated Swimming Pool & Pool House
  • Tennis Court

Description

This beautiful family residence, steeped in history is believed to date back to the 17th Century and retains many original features with sashed and shuttered windows, oak panelled entrance hall, exposed beams to walls and ceilings. The property comprises 3 generous reception rooms, kitchen/family room and separate utility room. Master bedroom suite with en-suite bathroom and dressing room. A further 4 double bedrooms, 2 having en-suite facilities and a family bathroom. A second floor offers a further 2 double bedrooms and additionally there is a dry cellar offering storage and brick wine bins. The property sits within mature, well-maintained gardens approaching 4.25 acres with heated swimming pool and pool house and a hard-standing tennis court. There is a double garage with gym and studio/annex above, additional store house to the rear and drive in/out driveway to the front of the property, offering parking for numerous vehicles.

Council Tax Band H and EPC Exempt


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We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum of six months, with the exception of short term accommodation. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions.
BUYERS INFORMATION

To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers and ID. There is a nominal charge of £80 inc VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Lifetime Legal. Please note, we are unable to advertise a property or issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.

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IFC250148/5

The Setting

Barnston is a highly regarded Essex village situated approximately two miles south-east of the thriving market town of Great Dunmow, which offers a comprehensive range of amenities including a superstore, independent shops, public houses, restaurants, and schooling for all age groups. The property also benefits from being within easy reach of the acclaimed Felsted School. The larger centres of Bishop’s Stortford and Chelmsford are both approximately 12 miles away, providing extensive shopping, leisure, and rail services. For commuters, the A120 offers convenient access to Junction 8 of the M11, while Stansted International Airport is located less than eight miles away, making the area particularly well suited for both national and international travel.

The Property

This beautiful family residence, steeped in history is believed to date back to the 17th Century and retains many original features with sashed and shuttered windows, oak panelled entrance hall, exposed beams to walls and ceilings. The property comprises 3 generous reception rooms, kitchen/family room and separate utility room. Master bedroom suite with en-suite bathroom and dressing room. A further 4 double bedrooms, 2 having en-suite facilities and a family bathroom. A second floor offers a further 2 double bedrooms and additionally there is a dry cellar offering storage and brick wine bins. The property sits within mature, well-maintained gardens approaching 4.25 acres with heated swimming pool and pool house and a hard-standing tennis court. There is a double garage with gym and studio/annex above, additional store house to the rear and drive in/out driveway to the front of the property, offering parking for numerous vehicles.

Outside

Two sets of electronically operated gates open onto a sweeping gravel carriage driveway, which curves around an expansive front lawn adorned with mature trees and carefully tended shrub borders. The driveway provides ample parking to the front and side of the property and leads to a detached double garage with a gym and studio and WC above, offering versatile ancillary accommodation. The grounds feature a heated swimming pool with a pool house, complete with changing rooms and shower facilities, creating a private leisure retreat. The rear gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and beautifully maintained, with a variety of mature trees, shrubbery, flower beds, and an ornamental pond, providing a picturesque setting. Beyond, there is a hard-standing tennis court and, further still, a small orchard planted with apple and pear trees, completing a remarkable and thoughtfully landscaped estate.

Services

Oil fired central heating, mains drainage, water and electricity connected

Local Authority

Uttlesford District Council

Council Tax

Tax Band H

Brochures

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COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: H
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Garage,Gated
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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