The White House L I T T L E L a V E R , O N G a R , E S S E X
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The WhiTe house L i t t L e L a v e r , O n g a r , e s s e x The WhiTe HOUSE LITTLE LAVER • ONGAR • ESSEX • CM5 0JF Ongar 5.5 miles • M11 (Junction7 ) 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 are approximate) A superb Grade II listed Regency house in an exceptional rural setting Reception hall • Drawing room • Dining room • Sitting room • Study • Kitchen/breakfast room Utility room • Cloakroom Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room • 5 further bedrooms 4 further en suite bath/shower rooms • Library Annexe with kitchen and shower room Indoor swimming pool Coach House with 5 garages, workshops and stores All weather flood-lit tennis court • Extensive gardens and grounds About 5.4 acres Savills Chelmsford Savills Country Department 136, New London Road 33, Margaret Street Chelmsford London CM2 0RG W1G 0JD 01245 293 221 0207 016 3718 [email protected] [email protected] savills.co.uk Situation The White House is located on the edge of the tiny hamlet of Little By road, there is easy access onto the M11 at junction 7 which Laver in a quiet, rural setting with views over unspoilt countryside. links to London and the M25 to the south and Cambridge to The village of Matching Green is less that 2 miles away and has a the north. It is about 27 miles to Canary Wharf via the M11 and primary school, popular pub and a cricket team. Ongar is about 5.5 A13 and Stansted Airport is about 11 miles away. miles to the south and offers a range of shops, services and amenities. Well regarded nearby schools include Coopersale Hall, For commuting to central London and the City there are Central Chigwell, Bancrofts and The Forest. A little further afield are Line Underground services from Epping which is 8 miles away Felsted, New Hall, Brentwood School (with a coach pick-up/ and the mainline station at Brentwood (12.5 miles) also has rail drop-off nearby), Bishop’s Stortford College, Heath Mount services to London Liverpool Street (from 38 minutes). and Haileybury. History and Description The White House is Grade II listed and is understood to have Upstairs there is a recently redecorated master suite and five been built as the rectory for the surrounding parish. It is further comfortable bedroom suites. The landing includes believed to date from 1831 and probably replaces an older house a spacious library area and there is a substantial annexe whose moat was formed by the ponds and ditches still present with direct access, via secondary staircase to the kitchen. on the site. The house is built of rendered brick under a grey The annexe has an en suite shower room and kitchen. slate hipped roof. It has a pedimented porch and sash windows in keeping with the period. Gardens, Grounds and Outbuildings Approached through electric wrought iron gates opening onto a To the front of the house the grounds have a parkland feel and gravel drive, The White House is set back from the lane within a are well screened from the lane by a bank of mature trees. They mature parkland setting. The drive sweeps around the front of contain an attractive natural pond and a number of interesting the house to a parking and turning area beyond. specimen trees including a magnificent Lebanon cedar. The accommodation is arranged over two floors with well At the rear of the house, there is a south facing Yorkstone proportioned reception rooms, high ceilings, deep bay and sash terrace with mature herbaceous borders adjoining the main windows. Throughout the property there are numerous 19th gardens. There are lovely southerly views over the rolling century architectural features including handsome fireplaces, farmland beyond. decorative cornicing and working shutters. Of particular note To the west of the house, the former coach house and are the drawing room and dining room which have southerly stable block now contains a 5-bay garage and various stores. views over the gardens and French windows to the terrace. Immediately adjacent to the house is a further range of stores The kitchen/breakfast room is a superb family space with a Clive including a gardener’s WC. Christian kitchen and an Aga. There is an adjoining utility room Beyond and behind the coach house there is a formal flower and pantry and access through to the indoor swimming pool. garden with raised borders, a greenhouse, and a kitchen garden. Main House the White hOuse Gross internal floor area (approx): Outbuildings Main House = 7,698 sq ft / 715.2 sq m Outbuildings = 1,729 sq ft / 160.6 sq m FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE Coach House Shower Room Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor First Floor Stores Ground Floor GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS 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 just before the T junction. Tenure The property is offered freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Services • Mains water and electricity • Oil-fired central heating • Private drainage Local Authority Epping Forest District Council - Telephone 01992 564000. 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. 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. Important Notice Savills and their clients give notice that: They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 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 01803 867087 or other consents and Savills has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Details prepared: August 2015. Photographs taken: July-August 2015. 15/08/21 CF Kingfisher Print & Design Kingfisher .