The White House
Little Laver, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0JF
Guide Price
£6,000,000
Residential Tags: Grade II, Moat
Property Tags: Equestrian
Land Tags: N/A
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Sep 2022
- Removed: Nov 2022
- Residential Tags: Grade II, Moat
- Property Tags: Equestrian
- Land Tags: N/A
Superb Grade II listed Regency House in 10.6 acres.
Description
The White House is Grade II listed and is understood to have been built as the rectory for the surrounding parish. It is believed to date from 1831 and probably replaces an older house whose moat was formed by the ponds and ditches still present on the site. The house is built of rendered brick under a grey slate hipped roof. It has a pedimented porch and sash windows in keeping with the period.
Approached through electric wrought iron gates opening onto a gravel drive, The White House is set back from the lane within a mature parkland setting. The drive sweeps around the front of the house to a parking and turning area beyond.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors with well proportioned reception rooms, high ceilings, deep bay and sash windows. Throughout the property there are numerous 19th century architectural features including handsome fireplaces, decorative cornicing and working shutters. Of particular note are the drawing room and dining room which have southerly views over the gardens and French windows to the terrace.
The kitchen/breakfast room is a superb family space with a Clive Christian kitchen and an Aga. There is an adjoining utility room, pantry and garden room with access through to the indoor swimming pool. There is access beyond to a spacious entertaining room which enjoys far-reaching views to the rear and has its own entrance from the front courtyard. Steps from this room lead down to a subterranean gym, wired for sound and TV.
Upstairs there is a recently redecorated principal suite and five further comfortable bedroom suites. The landing includes a spacious library area and there is a substantial guest suite with direct access, via a secondary staircase to the kitchen. The suite has a shower room and kitchen.
Gardens, Grounds, Cottage and Outbuildings
To the front of the house the grounds have a parkland feel and are well screened from the lane by a bank of mature trees. They contain an attractive natural pond and a number of interesting specimen trees including a magnificent Lebanon cedar.
At the rear of the house, there is a south facing York stone terrace with mature herbaceous borders adjoining the main gardens and beyond is a field extending to about 5.2 acres. There are lovely southerly views over the rolling farmland beyond.
To the west of the house, the former coach house and stable block now contain a five-bay garage and various stores. Immediately adjacent to the house is a cottage and gardener's WC.
To the far western boundary is a courtyard containing stables and machinery barn.
Location
Ongar: 5.5 miles, M11 (Junction 7): 6 miles, Epping: 8 miles (Central Line Underground Station), Brentwood: 12.5 miles (London Liverpool Street from 38 minutes), Chelmsford: 16 miles, Stansted Airport: 11 miles, Canary Wharf: 27 miles, City of London: 28.5 miles. All distances approximate.
The White House is located on the edge of the tiny hamlet of Little Laver in a quiet, rural setting with views over unspoilt countryside. The village of Matching Green is less than 2 miles away and has a primary school, popular pub and a cricket team. Ongar is about 5.5 miles to the south and offers a range of shops, services and amenities.
For commuting to central London and the City there are Central Line Underground services from Epping, which is 8 miles away, and the mainline station at Brentwood (12.5 miles) also has rail services to London Liverpool Street (from 38 minutes).
By road, there is easy access onto the M11 at junction 7 which links to London and the M25 to the south and Cambridge to the north. It is about 27 miles to Canary Wharf via the M11 and A13 and Stansted Airport is about 11 miles away.
Well regarded nearby schools include Coopersale Hall, Chigwell, Bancrofts and The Forest. A little further afield are Felsted, New Hall, Brentwood School (with a coach pick-up/ drop-off nearby), Bishop's Stortford College, Heath Mount and Haileybury.
Square Footage: 9,395 sq ft
Acreage: 10.6 Acres
Directions
From London take the M11 leaving at Junction 7 signposted for Harlow. At the roundabout head east towards Chelmsford on the A414 to Ongar. At Ongar turn left onto the B184 to Fyfield and then left onto Fyfield Lane. Follow the road for 2 miles before turning right onto Maltings Hill. The White House will be found on the left hand side just before the T junction.
Postcode: CM5 0JF
Additional Info
Services: Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage. It will be the responsibility of the purchaser to install a compliant private drainage system to meet the 2020 regulations.
Fixtures & Fittings: Unless otherwise stated, fixtures and fittings that are not specifically described in these particulars are not included in the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation. Further information should be obtained from the selling agent.
Local Authority: Epping Forest District Council, Council Tax band = H.
Marketed by: Savills, Chelmsford
Description
The White House is Grade II listed and is understood to have been built as the rectory for the surrounding parish. It is believed to date from 1831 and probably replaces an older house whose moat was formed by the ponds and ditches still present on the site. The house is built of rendered brick under a grey slate hipped roof. It has a pedimented porch and sash windows in keeping with the period.
Approached through electric wrought iron gates opening onto a gravel drive, The White House is set back from the lane within a mature parkland setting. The drive sweeps around the front of the house to a parking and turning area beyond.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors with well proportioned reception rooms, high ceilings, deep bay and sash windows. Throughout the property there are numerous 19th century architectural features including handsome fireplaces, decorative cornicing and working shutters. Of particular note are the drawing room and dining room which have southerly views over the gardens and French windows to the terrace.
The kitchen/breakfast room is a superb family space with a Clive Christian kitchen and an Aga. There is an adjoining utility room, pantry and garden room with access through to the indoor swimming pool. There is access beyond to a spacious entertaining room which enjoys far-reaching views to the rear and has its own entrance from the front courtyard. Steps from this room lead down to a subterranean gym, wired for sound and TV.
Upstairs there is a recently redecorated principal suite and five further comfortable bedroom suites. The landing includes a spacious library area and there is a substantial guest suite with direct access, via a secondary staircase to the kitchen. The suite has a shower room and kitchen.
Gardens, Grounds, Cottage and Outbuildings
To the front of the house the grounds have a parkland feel and are well screened from the lane by a bank of mature trees. They contain an attractive natural pond and a number of interesting specimen trees including a magnificent Lebanon cedar.
At the rear of the house, there is a south facing York stone terrace with mature herbaceous borders adjoining the main gardens and beyond is a field extending to about 5.2 acres. There are lovely southerly views over the rolling farmland beyond.
To the west of the house, the former coach house and stable block now contain a five-bay garage and various stores. Immediately adjacent to the house is a cottage and gardener's WC.
To the far western boundary is a courtyard containing stables and machinery barn.
Location
Ongar: 5.5 miles, M11 (Junction 7): 6 miles, Epping: 8 miles (Central Line Underground Station), Brentwood: 12.5 miles (London Liverpool Street from 38 minutes), Chelmsford: 16 miles, Stansted Airport: 11 miles, Canary Wharf: 27 miles, City of London: 28.5 miles. All distances approximate.
The White House is located on the edge of the tiny hamlet of Little Laver in a quiet, rural setting with views over unspoilt countryside. The village of Matching Green is less than 2 miles away and has a primary school, popular pub and a cricket team. Ongar is about 5.5 miles to the south and offers a range of shops, services and amenities.
For commuting to central London and the City there are Central Line Underground services from Epping, which is 8 miles away, and the mainline station at Brentwood (12.5 miles) also has rail services to London Liverpool Street (from 38 minutes).
By road, there is easy access onto the M11 at junction 7 which links to London and the M25 to the south and Cambridge to the north. It is about 27 miles to Canary Wharf via the M11 and A13 and Stansted Airport is about 11 miles away.
Well regarded nearby schools include Coopersale Hall, Chigwell, Bancrofts and The Forest. A little further afield are Felsted, New Hall, Brentwood School (with a coach pick-up/ drop-off nearby), Bishop's Stortford College, Heath Mount and Haileybury.
Square Footage: 9,395 sq ft
Acreage: 10.6 Acres
Directions
From London take the M11 leaving at Junction 7 signposted for Harlow. At the roundabout head east towards Chelmsford on the A414 to Ongar. At Ongar turn left onto the B184 to Fyfield and then left onto Fyfield Lane. Follow the road for 2 miles before turning right onto Maltings Hill. The White House will be found on the left hand side just before the T junction.
Postcode: CM5 0JF
Additional Info
Services: Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage. It will be the responsibility of the purchaser to install a compliant private drainage system to meet the 2020 regulations.
Fixtures & Fittings: Unless otherwise stated, fixtures and fittings that are not specifically described in these particulars are not included in the sale, although certain items may be available by separate negotiation. Further information should be obtained from the selling agent.
Local Authority: Epping Forest District Council, Council Tax band = H.
Marketed by: Savills, Chelmsford
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.