Star Stile, Colne Engaine Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9

Elegant Georgian manor house with acreage and a useful range of outbuildings.

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire an elegant Grade II listed Georgian manor house with acreage, enjoying a private setting between the village of Colne Engaine and the popular market town of Halstead, conveniently located approximately 25 miles from London Stansted Airport and 8.5 miles from Braintree railway station.

Constructed in the early 19th century of gault brick in Flemish bond beneath a slate tiled roof and once the home of Agnes Morton, the 1910 Wimbledon champion, the current owners have enjoyed Star Stile House for over 30 years and now present this exceptional family home to the market.

This impressive eight bedroom home showcases a wealth of period detail, including a striking principal entrance with Ionic columns and a stone canopy with a dentilled cornice. To the rear, a charming two-storey bay with a pyramidal roof adds further architectural interest, while the house enjoys far-reaching views across its grounds and gardens and the surrounding countryside.

The principal rooms are generously proportioned, benefitting from high ceilings and large sash windows with far-reaching views. Throughout, the house retains an abundance of original features, including fine fireplaces, original glazing, extensive wood panelling and beautifully aged exposed floorboards, offering an opportunity for modernisation.

Set within about 9 acres, Star Stile House incorporates formal gardens, open lawns and a number of useful buildings, and is available with no onward chain

The ground floor is arranged around the central reception hall, off which is a series of elegant reception rooms including a formal drawing room, a dining room and sitting room, complemented by a study. A kitchen/breakfast room adjoins a cosy snug, while a boot room, WC and covered porch provide practical everyday access. A snooker room and games room offer excellent leisure space, with a shower room conveniently located near off the games room.

On the lower ground floor, a cellar provides useful storage.

The first floor offers well-proportioned bedroom accommodation, centred around a galleried landing. The principal bedroom is close to a dressing room and bathroom, while the remaining bedrooms are served by two shower rooms.

Outside
The property is discreetly set back from its country lane setting and is accessed via electric double gates, opening onto a long, tree-lined driveway bordered by mature horse chestnuts, which leads to a gravelled parking area at the front of the house. This extends to an inner courtyard, also gravelled, providing additional parking.

Set within about 9 acres, the gardens and grounds encompass the house and include a tennis court, manicured lawns, areas of woodland, stabling with paddocks and a riding area. The former swimming pool has been thoughtfully repurposed as a pond.

A range of outbuildings is also included, offering garaging for up to four vehicles. In addition, ‘The Coachman’s Cottage’ provides self-contained accommodation and, subject to the necessary permissions, offers potential for further development as secondary accommodation.

Services
Mains water, electricity. Private drainage (septic tank) oil for heating.

Location

Star Stile House enjoys a peaceful rural setting on the edge of Halstead, surrounded by open countryside yet conveniently placed for local amenities. The area offers a strong choice of schooling, with well regarded primary options in Halstead, Colne Engaine and Great Maplestead, and secondary education at The Ramsey Academy. There is a selection of independent schools in the area, including Holmwood House in Colchester, Gosfield School near Braintree and Felsted School.

Transport links are straightforward, with Chappel & Wakes Colne and Braintree stations providing services towards London and Sudbury, and regular bus routes running from Halstead. Road connections via the A1124, A131 and A120 provide access to Braintree, Colchester, Sudbury and the wider Essex and Suffolk borders.
Stansted Airport is approximately 25 miles away, making international travel highly convenient.
The surrounding countryside offers scenic walks, village pubs and quiet lanes, giving the property an appealing blend of rural tranquillity and practical connectivity.

All distances approximate (source: Google maps).

Square Footage: 7,649 sq ft


Acreage: 9 Acres

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