Billericay Road, Herongate, Brentwood, Essex, CM13

Edge-of-village house with coach house, indoor pool and incredible views.

Description

Dunton Lodge is located on the immediate borders of Herongate village, in a lovely stretch of open countryside. The house is situated on a hilltop and enjoys far-reaching westerly views. Within the grounds is a detached coach house, an indoor pool, a games room and a tennis court. Offered with about 3.85 acres.

Set deep within its plot, the house has an impressive approach. Designed to take advantage of its unique hilltop location, the principal reception rooms and bedrooms are at the rear of the house enjoying miles of uninterrupted views. The central reception hall is particularly spacious and includes a bespoke dog-leg style staircase to a galleried landing. To the front of the house are the cloakroom and utility room. The principal reception room, approximately 20 ft square includes bespoke fitted furniture and a fireplace. Adjacent is a separate dining room, used as a home office with an extensive range of fitted furniture and a great view to enjoy.

Pride of place goes to the kitchen/breakfast room and conservatory, an open and flowing space designed to overlook the grounds and merge into the outside terraces, creating a lovely area for entertaining. The kitchen is finished with on-trend colours, contrasting with black granite tops. An alcove contains a range-style cooker. Fitted cabinets contain a fridge and freezer with adjoining storage.

A spacious galleried landing overlooks the front drive and from here there is access to four spacious bedrooms, all situated at the rear of the house to capture the exceptional views. The principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes and an en suite, with the remaining bedrooms utilising the family bathroom.

Outside
A curved wall leads you through a set of electric gates into a large gravelled secure parking area. From here there is access to a detached double garage. The gravelled drive spurs off along the road frontage to a detached coach house. This would make a fantastic annexe cottage (subject to planning permission), currently used as a gym and music studio with a cloakroom/shower. Separating the pool house and coach house is an all-weather enclosed tennis court. The pool building is constructed of brick with rendered elevations under a tiled roof. An impressive pine vaulted ceiling extends to full depth of the room. The in-ground pool has a Roman end with steps and the surrounding tiled room includes a sauna, jacuzzi, kitchen, shower and changing rooms. An adjoining games room, currently used as a snooker room, would suit as a home cinema. The gardens and grounds are predominantly lawned and contain woodland areas and a mature bank of trees along the road frontage.

Services
Mains water, electricity and gas. Private drainage.

Agent's note
Photos taken in 2023.

Local authority
Brentwood Borough Council. Council tax band = G (with improvement indicator).

Location

Herongate/Ingrave village with school, shop and pubs: 1 mile; West Horndon: 3.5 miles (rail service to Fenchurch Street); A127: 2 miles; M25 (junction 29): 5.4 miles; Shenfield: 4.8 miles (Crossrail station). All distances approximate.

Herongate lies to the south of Brentwood and still retains a village atmosphere and sense of community. Herongate and its immediate neighbour Ingrave are both sought-after villages and are served with a local shop and traditional public houses. At Ingrave is the renowned village school, Ingrave Johnstone for juniors/infants. Herongate is also within the catchment area for St Martin's senior school at Hutton and within 2 miles of the renowned schools at Brentwood. Major road links are easily accessible including the A127, A13, A12 and M25. For the rail commuter there are stations at West Horndon into Fenchurch Street (Uber) and from Brentwood and Shenfield into Liverpool Street from 28 minutes. Immediately adjoining the village is Thorndon Country Park, a popular visitors' attraction with miles of walks/bridleways and fishing lakes. Adjoining is Thorndon Park Golf Club.

Square Footage: 2,860 sq ft


Acreage: 3.85 Acres

Directions

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Post code: CM13 3SE