4 bedroom house

This fine former Rectory dates back to the mid nineteenth century with red brick elevations under a slate roof and a wealth of period features on a plot approaching 5 acres. The grand reception hall gives access to three elegant receptions with large sash windows and feature fireplaces of this period with French doors - plus a study and cloakroom. The large kitchen/breakfast room offers French doors to the sun terrace, extensive range of elegant wood units with granite work surfaces, built-in appliances including wine fridge and four-oven AGA with and adjoining utility room. A central staircase to an impressive galleried landing leading to the spacious principal bedroom suite featuring five beautiful sash windows, fitted wardrobes, en-suite bathroom, dressing room and additional shower room. Bedroom two is en-suite with two further double bedrooms and family bathroom with separate shower. There is a Sonos speaker system and all rooms offer picturesque outlooks over the gardens and unspoilt countryside beyond.

A sweeping gravel driveway leads to detached double garaging with paved parking area and ample workshop storage and wc inside, ample parking and turning space and gated vehicular access into another parking/turning area with the paddock land and stables offering equestrian potential which could be further enhanced and fenced as required (STPP). Behind the elegant residence is a sun terrace for outside entertaining, south-facing manicured gardens with ornamental Koi Carp pond, well maintained heated swimming pool with paved surround and further fenced all weather tennis court. The stable block offers a tack room, hay store, stable and further stable/garden store with double doors.

Located in the most desirable location of Fryerning with views towards St. Mary the Virgin Church and open countryside beyond with Ingatestone village centre and main line station within 1.5 miles approx. and convenient access to central London.

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Marketed by: Beresfords, Country and Village