Property description

A GENUINE HIDDEN GEM. THE PERFECT COMBINATION OF COUNTRY LIVING WITH BEAUTIFUL VIEWS AND THE CONVENIENCE OF ONGAR HIGH STREET JUST A SHORT WALK AWAY.
An elegant and spacious five bedroom detached 1920s built house set in park-like gardens approaching 1.9 acres, situated at the end of a quiet cul-se-sac directly off the High Street.
This delightful home provides an ideal blend of tranquil calm associated with a rural location with south backing aspect to fields and distant countryside views, coupled with the convenience of a very private town position within walking distance of local schools, shops pubs and restaurants.
Features of note include stripped wood internal doors, exposed timber flooring, sashcord windows, some with plantation shutters and a master bedroom with its' own balcony with serene views.
With all principle rooms facing south enjoying the garden and distant countryside views, the very adaptable accommodation is arranged as follows.
On the ground floor a large reception hall leads to the main lounge with central exposed brick chimney breast and open fireplace acting as room divider to the adjoining study area, formal dining room and a cosy family room located off the country style fitted kitchen with hand painted base and eye level units and dresser all with granite worktops. The kitchen has an open aspect to the breakfast/dining room which in turn leads to a large hexagonal conservatory. A side entrance vestibule providing secondary access to the house leads to a utility room and cloakroom.
On the first floor, a galleried landing leads to four bedrooms all with built in cupboards, the master with en suite bathroom and a family bathroom. An open tread staircase from the landing provides access to the second floor fifth bedroom with wash basin and eves storeage space.
The grounds are a particular feature approaching 1.9 acres with tall boundary hedging providing excellent privacy and seclusion. From the front, a large gravel drive approached via a five bar gate leads to a detached double cart lodge. To the side, tall double timber gates provide access to further parking and a large, detached garage/outbuilding which could be adapted for multi purpose use, perhaps a studio/gym or home office.
The grounds to the rear laid mainly to lawn are interspersed with some mature trees and shrubs and a circular patio ideal for outside entertaining/dining. There is an outdoor pool, together with a large fishpond both fully fenced for children and pets, a garden store and summerhouse.