Hall Lane, Ingatestone

Occupying a private setting off Hall Lane this beautifully appointed private residence offers five double bedrooms, three bathrooms and three reception rooms all maintained to a high standard throughout. Outside there is separate detached garaging, providing parking for several vehicles. It also includes a Gym and workshop area (power and light connected), set within stunning landscaped gardens with an abundance of trees shrubs and flower borders together with a swimming pool area and further land beyond.

The private entrance driveway leads you into a parking area and access to the garage. The property has a welcoming central entrance hallway with a cloakroom/wc and wide balustrade staircase to the first floor. The beautiful dual aspect main reception features an oak feature fireplace with inset gas stove and oak surround with alcove shelving with French doors leading out to the rear patio. The dining room has a feature fireplace and alarge bay window. The fitted kitchen offers a range of solid oak units incorporating built-in ovens, induction hob, microwave and dishwasher offering plenty of seating area and a dresser style unit. Beyond is the sitting/family room with a doorway out to the garden. A further door leads to a large utility room with a fitted refrigerator, white goods and a dry larder. There is also a wc and boot room with fitted cloaks cupboard, with access from outside to the front of the property. There is also a larder/cool room with a fitted chest freezer.

The first floor landing gives access to the bedrooms and main bathroom – two of the bedrooms offer en-suite shower rooms with a further bedroom to the rear of the property with an office/dressing room (potential for a further en-suite). One of the bedrooms is currently used as a study. We understand the loft is mostly boarded and offers further potential to extend (subject to planning consent).

The whole property is maintained to a high standard throughout and offers potential to re-configure or extend (subject to the usual planning consents).
The beautifully landscaped gardens extend initially to approx. 0.85 acre with a further area of land to the rear for which a Peppercorn Rent is paid to the estate of Lord Petre. Immediately behind the property is a paved Yorkstone patio ideal for entertaining and enjoying views of the gardens. The well tended lawns are surrounded by mature trees, hedgerows, flowers and shrub borders, with a pergola providing a shady walk through to the further garden areas. The outdoor swimming pool is well maintained, heated via an Air Source Heat Pump, with a paved surround offering further seating areas and a summerhouse/changing area. There is also a shed and a greenhouse. The property offers stunning views over open countryside which can provide leisurely walks.

The location offers main line rail services from Ingatestone station, which is within easy walking distance. Shenfield station is also nearby and now offers excellent services via the Elizabeth Line (London Liverpool Street line). Ingatestone village centre offers a vibrant community of shops, pubs and restaurants together with tennis and bowling clubs. There are local primary schools as well as the Anglo European School. Further schooling is also available nearby at Brentwood and Chelmsford City Centre. Just along the road from this delightful property is Ingatestone Hall, a Tudor manor house open to the public. Nearby there are also excellent road links that connect to London.

Information: Tenure Freehold, Brentwood Borough Council Tax Band H, EPC rating D, gas central heating.
(Ref: INS160015).

Ingatestone main line station is walking distance & Shenfield main line station is approx. 4 miles – both offering fast services into London Liverpool Street (Elizabeth Line available from Shenfield).
Anglo European School approx. 1 mile, Brentwood School approx. 5 miles | Chelmsford City Centre 6.5 miles approx. | Excellent main road links (A12/M25 & A414/M11 - Stansted Airport).