Mountains Farm
Philpot End, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1JQ
Guide Price
£5,500,000
Residential Tags: Farmhouse
Property Tags: Tennis Court, Traditional Buildings
Land Tags: N/A
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Feb 2023
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: Farmhouse
- Property Tags: Tennis Court, Traditional Buildings
- Land Tags: N/A
Mountains Farm is a substantial newly built country house designed with the greatest attention to detail. Particular importance has been paid to retaining the period architectural details of an Essex farmhouse with rendered elevations under a clay tiled roof. Internally the house has four levels with concrete floors and under floor heating centred around an impressive reception hall with a sweeping cantilevered limestone staircase. The main reception rooms are light and spacious and all with commanding views over the surrounding countryside.
Mountains Farm is an exceptional example of a blend between a traditional farmhouse and contemporary living. The house has been presented to an extremely high standard and includes the latest technology exemplified by the automated heating and lighting system, together with integrated music system throughout the house, swimming pool complex and both patio areas.
Such thought has been put into designing the house that there are engineered timber floors, solid green oak doors throughout
the house, steel lined flues for each open fireplace as well as a ventilation system.
On the lower ground floor there is a home cinema system fitted with a Barco projector system, M&K speakers and a Denon cinema amplifier. There is a snooker room large enough for a billiard table and a games room with a fully equipped bar.
The ground floor accommodation is well proportioned and divided between formal and family areas. The open plan kitchen/breakfast room has been beautifully crafted and there is a granite centre island and bar with extensive storage below. Adjoining is the orangery with beautiful views over the gardens and grounds.
On the first floor there is an impressive galleried landing and leading off are five principal suites including the main bedroom suite with twin bathrooms and a dressing room. On the second floor there are four further bedrooms, two en suite
bathrooms, a library and a second kitchen.
Throughout the house there is superb continuity of high ceilings and light and spacious reception rooms and accommodation. There is a laundry chute which connects all four floors and finishes in the laundry room on the lower ground floor. There is also a plant room which includes two geothermal boilers, ground water pumps, a central vacuum system, pressurised hot water system as well as trickle ventilation units and zoned heating controls.
Outside
Behind timber electric gates there is a sweeping gravel drive which leads into a travertine paved courtyard comprising both Italian and York stone. On the west of the courtyard there is a swimming pool complex incorporating a kitchen, changing
rooms and shower rooms as well as access to a patio area with a granite and marble based stove used for barbeques.
To the north there is a range of traditional outbuildings with separate access, one of which is a charming single bedroom cottage constructed of weather boarding part rendered, under a slate roof. Internally the cottage has been presented to the highest standards. There is a two bay garage and also secure garaging adjoined to a workshop and machinery store. Behind there are a range of stables and a kitchenette as well as a sand based astroturf tennis court with an impressive pavilion made of reclaimed timber from the former outbuildings.
Gardens and grounds
The gardens and grounds are laid mostly to lawn and studded with a selection of mature trees including oak, willow and eucalyptus trees. Further specimen trees have been planted more recently. There is a large, paved terrace to the rear of the house overlooking the principal lawns and a formal knot garden and rose clad pergola to the north. There are two attractive ponds providing charming focal points.
Mountains Farm lies in a desirable, rural setting on the edge of The Rodings, set within extremely private grounds. The market town of Great Dunmow is situated 2.5 miles away and provides everyday amenities, including a high street of independent shops, country pubs and restaurants. A greater selection of shopping facilities can be found in the nearby regional centres of Chelmsford (14 miles) and Bishops Stortford (13.3 miles).
Direct rail services run from Stansted Airport (8.5 minutes) to London Liverpool Street, taking approximately 40 minutes, together with daily flights to a number of European destinations. Train stations at Bishops Stortford and Chelmsford also offer direct rail routes into London and the City.
There is excellent access to the A120 bypass and the M11 at junction 8 which provides good transport links to the national motorway network. There is an outstanding range of established state and private schools in the area including Felsted School, King Edward Grammar School, The County High School for girls and New Hall near Chelmsford, as well as Bishop’s Stortford College.
Sporting opportunities in the region include golf courses at nearby Great Hadham Golf Club and Elsenham Golf and Leisure Club, together with tennis at Bishops Stortford Lawn Tennis Club. There is excellent riding in the area through a network
of bridleways as well as several golf courses within easy reach.
Marketed by: Strutt & Parker, National Country House Department
Mountains Farm is an exceptional example of a blend between a traditional farmhouse and contemporary living. The house has been presented to an extremely high standard and includes the latest technology exemplified by the automated heating and lighting system, together with integrated music system throughout the house, swimming pool complex and both patio areas.
Such thought has been put into designing the house that there are engineered timber floors, solid green oak doors throughout
the house, steel lined flues for each open fireplace as well as a ventilation system.
On the lower ground floor there is a home cinema system fitted with a Barco projector system, M&K speakers and a Denon cinema amplifier. There is a snooker room large enough for a billiard table and a games room with a fully equipped bar.
The ground floor accommodation is well proportioned and divided between formal and family areas. The open plan kitchen/breakfast room has been beautifully crafted and there is a granite centre island and bar with extensive storage below. Adjoining is the orangery with beautiful views over the gardens and grounds.
On the first floor there is an impressive galleried landing and leading off are five principal suites including the main bedroom suite with twin bathrooms and a dressing room. On the second floor there are four further bedrooms, two en suite
bathrooms, a library and a second kitchen.
Throughout the house there is superb continuity of high ceilings and light and spacious reception rooms and accommodation. There is a laundry chute which connects all four floors and finishes in the laundry room on the lower ground floor. There is also a plant room which includes two geothermal boilers, ground water pumps, a central vacuum system, pressurised hot water system as well as trickle ventilation units and zoned heating controls.
Outside
Behind timber electric gates there is a sweeping gravel drive which leads into a travertine paved courtyard comprising both Italian and York stone. On the west of the courtyard there is a swimming pool complex incorporating a kitchen, changing
rooms and shower rooms as well as access to a patio area with a granite and marble based stove used for barbeques.
To the north there is a range of traditional outbuildings with separate access, one of which is a charming single bedroom cottage constructed of weather boarding part rendered, under a slate roof. Internally the cottage has been presented to the highest standards. There is a two bay garage and also secure garaging adjoined to a workshop and machinery store. Behind there are a range of stables and a kitchenette as well as a sand based astroturf tennis court with an impressive pavilion made of reclaimed timber from the former outbuildings.
Gardens and grounds
The gardens and grounds are laid mostly to lawn and studded with a selection of mature trees including oak, willow and eucalyptus trees. Further specimen trees have been planted more recently. There is a large, paved terrace to the rear of the house overlooking the principal lawns and a formal knot garden and rose clad pergola to the north. There are two attractive ponds providing charming focal points.
Mountains Farm lies in a desirable, rural setting on the edge of The Rodings, set within extremely private grounds. The market town of Great Dunmow is situated 2.5 miles away and provides everyday amenities, including a high street of independent shops, country pubs and restaurants. A greater selection of shopping facilities can be found in the nearby regional centres of Chelmsford (14 miles) and Bishops Stortford (13.3 miles).
Direct rail services run from Stansted Airport (8.5 minutes) to London Liverpool Street, taking approximately 40 minutes, together with daily flights to a number of European destinations. Train stations at Bishops Stortford and Chelmsford also offer direct rail routes into London and the City.
There is excellent access to the A120 bypass and the M11 at junction 8 which provides good transport links to the national motorway network. There is an outstanding range of established state and private schools in the area including Felsted School, King Edward Grammar School, The County High School for girls and New Hall near Chelmsford, as well as Bishop’s Stortford College.
Sporting opportunities in the region include golf courses at nearby Great Hadham Golf Club and Elsenham Golf and Leisure Club, together with tennis at Bishops Stortford Lawn Tennis Club. There is excellent riding in the area through a network
of bridleways as well as several golf courses within easy reach.
Marketed by: Strutt & Parker, National Country House Department
Land Registry Data
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