Ulting Hall ULTING • NEAR MALDON • ESSEX • CM9 6QR

Elegant late Georgian Grade II* listed country house in an award winning rural setting

A beautifully proportioned Grade II* listed manor house, situated in the middle of about 180 acres of award winning rolling parkland, arable farmland and woodland just 3 miles from a mainline railway station for trains into London Liverpool Street (41 Minutes) at nearby Hatfield Peverel.

Main House Reception Hall • Drawing Room • Dining Room • Sitting Room • Kitchen/breakfast room/family room • Snug Study • Cellar • Utility Room • Boot Room • Master bedroom suite with dressing room • 4 further bedrooms 2 family bathrooms.

Outside Swimming pool • Tennis Court • Parkland • Woodland • Stabling • Pheasant pen • Garaging Extensive range of traditional and modern farm buildings.

Summer house/Shoot Lodge The Gardener’s Cottage: (cottage 1) Kitchen/dining room • Sitting Room • 2 bedrooms • Family bathroom • Walled garden.

The Groom’s Cottage: (cottage 2) Kitchen/reception room • Shower Room • Bedroom.

The Stables: (cottage 3) Kitchen/reception room • 2 double bedroom suites.

SAVILLS COUNTRY DEPARTMENT SAVILLS CHELMSFORD 33 Margaret Street, Parkview House, London, W1G 0JD Victoria Road South, Chelmsford, CM1 1BT 020 7499 8644 01245 293233 [email protected] [email protected]

Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text SITUATION Ulting Hall stands in an enviable position enjoying uninterrupted panoramic views over the unspoilt open countryside of the Chelmer Valley, which is designated a Special Landscape Area. Standing almost centrally within its grounds, Ulting Hall enjoys a tranquil rural setting and yet lies only 3 miles from a main line station that offers a fast service to London’s Liverpool Street in approximately 41 minutes and the A12 dual carriageway which gives access to the east coast ports, central London (50 miles) and the M25 (junction 28) linking to most of the major motorway network. Hatfield Peverel offers a selection of day to day shopping with more comprehensive facilities being available in the market town of Maldon (3 miles) and the County Town of Chelmsford (7 miles). There are excellent schools within the area, both in the public and private sectors. Preparatory schools include Elm Green, Widford Lodge, St. Cedds with New Hall and Felsted public schools nearby. The county is renowned for its successful grammar schools including the Chelmsford County High School and King Edward VI Grammar School. Hatfield Peverel / A12 (3 miles) with main line railway to London’s Liverpool Street Station (41 minutes), Maldon (3 miles), Chelmsford (7 miles). Set in about 180 acres. ACCOMMODATION Ulting Hall is set back from a quiet lane behind high hedgerows within which park fencing and electrically operated iron gates open to a gravel driveways that lead to a large gravel sweep to the north-west of the house. A gate between deep shrub and herbaceous borders opens to a flagstone and brick pathway, flanked by level lawns and low box hedging, that leads to the front door. The property presents colour washed rendered elevations relieved by wide sash windows, beneath red plain tiled roofs. Listed as being of Historical or Architectural Importance Grade II*, this manor house is thought to date from the 16th century or earlier with ‘later additions and alterations including fine late 18th century or early 19th century hall, staircase and study’. Documentary research attributes the ownership of the Manor itself to Hecen (1066), The Bainards, Fitzgilberts, Fitzwalters, De Ultings, Bourchiers and Parrs, to Thomas Heneage in 1626.

Many of the original features remain, especially in the Georgian The Granary that lies between the house and the Gardener’s part, with the hall containing five moulded modillions anthemion Cottage is also Listed Grade II in its own right. Thought to date and palmette moulding to cornices and circular stairwell with from the 18th century, this timber framed and weather-boarded sweeping staircase and wreathed hand rail. The galleried landing, granary sits on brick columns, with stone steps leading up to a which is supported by Tuscan columns with moulded capitals vertically boarded door in the gable end. and bases, has a tall alcove and three carved and panelled doors To the rear of he house is the summer house/shoot lodge which with moulded surrounds to the circular walls and a dome with can seat 16 comfortably for dinner and which is a wonderful glazing bars and pointed stained glass finial. space for gatherings and parties away from the main house. ULTING HALL Approximate Gross Internal Area: House = 448.4 sq m / 4827 sq ft Cellar = 29.1 sq m / 313 sq ft Summer House = 46.3 sq m / 498 sq ft Bake House = 20 sq m / 215 sq ft Pool House = 72.6 sq m / 781 sq ft

Second Floor First Floor Ground Floor

Cellar EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES & OUTBUILDINGS Double gabled agricultural barn originally constructed by access through to: (4.27m x 4.22m), one of which is utilised as a wash bay. Wheeler Ltd of Sudbury. Internal measurements 127’ x 65’ (39m x Former Grain Store with five bays and total measurement of 68’8 Store room/walk in fridge 29’ x 10’8 (8.9m x 3.25m) divided into 20m) formally livestock/cattle shed. x 18.6’ (20.94m x 5.65m) with adjoining wash room and garage. two secure areas. Adjoining Workshops: former milking parlour currently a good Modern Equestrian Barn total measurement 89.10’ x 58’5 Four Bay Cart Lodge of traditional timber construction under pan machinery store with vehicular access. Access through to second (27.38m x 17.85m). Constructed by W.H. Smith & Company of tiled roof. workshop. Whitchurch with 28’ roof height and main roller doors (26’ high Adjacent to the outbuildings are the three cottages. Attached Period Barn: Two pairs of machinery/vehicular access x 20’ wide)(7.92m x 6.1m). Part of this modern barn has been doors. High roof structure displaying some fine original oak timbers, professionally converted to consist six Loddon boxes of 14’ x 13’10 ULTING HALL OUTBUILDINGS Approximate Gross Internal Area: Barn 1 = 1230.2 sq m / 13242 sq ft Barn 2 = 603.4 sq m / 6495 sq ft Garage & Store = 83.3 sq m / 893 sq ft Cottage 1 = 98 sq m / 1055 sq ft Cottage 2 = 40.3 sq m / 434 sq ft Cottage 3 = 70.1 sq m / 754 sq ft

Cottage 1 Cottage 2

Cottage 3 GARDEN AND GROUNDS The 180 acres of grounds at Ulting Hall have been transformed over the past 12 years into an award winning conservation area. 4500 trees have been planted for hedging, over 1km of beetle banks have been created to provide for ground nesting birds and an area next to the river has been flooded though a sluice system to create a marsh for waders and splashes for duck. The fields are a patchwork of cover crops, nectar mixes and wild flowers. The estate is alive with wildlife including partridge, pheasant, brown hare, teal, snipe, deer and a host of song birds. A track has been created around the boundary of the estate offering about 4km of walking or riding around the grounds. The estate holds it’s own family shoot which is run 5 days each year with an average bag of 50 birds per day. DIRECTIONS From London take the A12 north and exit at the Hatfield Peverel junction. At the T-junction turn left onto The Street and continue for approximately half a mile, turning right opposite the Duke of Wellington public house, onto the B1019 sign posted Maldon. Continue on this road for about half a mile, turning right at a small ‘village green’ signposted Ulting. Stay on the Ulting road for approximately one mile, taking the second turning to the left into Ashfield Farm Road. Continue on this road to a small grass triangle and bear right into Ulting Hall Road, where the main gates to Ulting Hall will soon be seen immediately in front of you.

TENURE: The property is offered freehold and with vacant possession upon completion.

SERVICES: Mains water, mains electricity, oil-fired central heating, private drainage. LPG gas.

RIGHTS OF WAY: There is a right of way on the north east boundary hedge.

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING: Grade II*

COUNCIL TAX BAND: Band H

POSTCODE: CM9 6QR FIXTURES AND 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 by the selling agent. VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents. Prior to making an appointment to view, the agents strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of Savills’ staff who has seen the property, in order that you do not make a wasted journey. LOCAL AUTHORITY Maldon District Council IMPORTANT NOTICE: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 19/04/23 LC. Kingfisher Print and Design Ltd. 01803 867087.