High Easter Road, Barnston, Dunmow, Essex, CM6

Delightful country house, set in a semi rural position with acreage, well placed for Felsted School, Great Dunmow and Chelmsford

Description

Albans is a charming period country house, set in a semi rural position on the edge of Barnston village, between Great Dunmow and High Easter, and approximately 4 miles from Felsted School.

The property stands within about 8.5 acres of grounds, incorporating a swimming pool and cart lodge with workshop and a range of other useful outbuildings.

Dating from the 16th century and listed Grade II for its architectural and historical importance, the house retains a wealth of period features, including exposed timbers, open fireplaces and generous ceiling heights, complemented by modern additions, with the accommodation extending to around 5000 sq.ft.

The property is entered vial an entrance hall with exposed timbers and an elegant staircase. The kitchen/family room is light filled and enjoys views over the grounds, with Shaker style cabinetry, a substantial island and part vaulted ceiling with exposed trusses. Glazed doors open onto a broad terrace. To the opposite side of the house are the dining room, sitting room and home office, each with distinct character and period detail, while a sizeable family room on the south west corner overlooks the gardens and pool.

The bedroom accommodation is arranged over two upper floors, offering four first floor bedrooms, with a fifth bedroom, attic room, gym and playroom on the second floor, providing excellent flexibility for family living.

Outside
The grounds and setting extend to about 8.57 acres, with the house positioned deep within its plot and approached via a secluded drive, enjoying easterly views across open countryside.

Beside the house is a range of useful outbuildings, including an open bay cart lodge, providing useful storage and a workshop. There is a garage a further storage building.
To the rear, a large and sheltered terrace is accessed directly from the kitchen, creating an ideal area for outdoor dining and entertaining.

Set in a secluded position within the grounds is an in ground heated pool with a paved surround and sun terrace.
The wider gardens and land are well maintained, featuring mature trees and shrubs, with part of the acreage suited to paddocks and adjoining open farmland with far reaching views.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (compliant system)

Photography had taken place in April 2025

Location

Albans occupies a delightful semi-rural setting, on the edge of Barnston village, positioned between Great Dunmow and High Easter, surrounded by attractive Essex countryside and known locally for its well-regarded village pub, The Spotted Dog.

The area offers an appealing balance of country living and connectivity, with a network of footpaths and quiet lanes providing excellent walking and riding opportunities through the surrounding farmland and open countryside.

The area is particularly well regarded for its excellent range of schooling options. Felsted School, one of the region’s most highly regarded independent schools, is approximately 4 miles away, while Helena Romanes School in Great Dunmow is also highly regarded locally. There are further state and independent schooling options in Bishop’s Stortford, together with the renowned grammar schools in Chelmsford, including Chelmsford County High School for Girls and King Edward VI Grammar School. New Hall School also lies within convenient reach.

The property lies approximately 2 miles from the thriving market town of Great Dunmow, which offers a good selection of everyday shops, cafés, restaurants and supermarket. The A120 is within easy reach (about 1 mile), providing access west to the M11 (Junction 8) and Stansted Airport, approximately 8.4 miles away, making the property particularly well placed for international travel and commuting. The A120 links conveniently with Bishops Stortford and to the east Braintree and Colchester.

Chelmsford, approximately 12 miles distant and accessible via the A130, provides an extensive range of shopping, leisure and dining facilities together with a mainline railway station offering services to London Liverpool Street from approximately 35 minutes. Further rail connections are available from Stansted Airport and Bishop’s Stortford, both providing regular services into London Liverpool Street from around 30–32 minutes.

Square Footage: 5,120 sq ft


Acreage: 8.57 Acres

Directions

From Bishop's Stortford take the A120 to Great Dunmow and continue along the bypass at Dunmow until turning right at the roundabout with the A130. On entering Barnston take the first turning right into High Easter Road and follow this road for 1.6 miles and the entrance will be found on the left-hand side before the Spotted Dog pub.

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