Blue Bells Barn Greensted, Ongar, Essex Blue Bells Barn
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blue bells barn greensted, ongar, essex blue bells barn greensted, ongar, essex An exceptional barn conversion in 1.69 acres overlooking countryside � 5 en suite bedrooms (3 � utility room ground floor) � cloakroom � reception hall 29’ 11” x � double car port 12’ 6” � swimming pool � living room � gardens & grounds � study including a lake � kitchen/dining room � about 1.69 acres � orangery � EPC rating = D Chipping Ongar 2 miles, Epping 6 miles (underground rail service to London), M11 (junction 7) 5 miles, Stansted Airport 19 miles, Canary Wharf (via M11) 25 miles, City of London (via M11) 29 miles. Situation Blue Bells Barn lies in an attractive stretch of undulating countryside to the southwest of Chipping Ongar. The property is within easy reach of the London Underground at Epping and the M11 (junction 7) at Harlow, both of which provide good access to London and Canary Wharf. The property stands within established mature grounds with beautiful open views over adjoining farmland. The small hamlet of Greensted is famous for its timber church, reputedly the oldest wooden church in England and the oldest “stave built” timber buildings in Europe. Greensted has some beautiful countryside walks and bridleways. Nearby, the old market town of Chipping Ongar has an excellent choice of local boutique shops together with supermarkets (Tesco and Sainsbury’s). More extensive shopping facilities can be found at Epping, Chelmsford and Brentwood. There are primary and senior schools in Chipping Ongar. Other nearby schools include Coopersale Hall, Chigwell, Bancroft’s and the Forest, whilst further afield are Felsted, New Hall, Brentwood (with coach pick-up/drop-off close by), Bishop’s Stortford College, Heath Mount and Haileybury. Description Blue Bells Barn sits on a plot of approximately 1.69 acres behind electric gates, set back from the road, about a quarter of a mile down a quiet tree-lined country lane. The barn was converted in c. 2004 and is of timber frame construction under a tiled and slate roof and is arranged around a central courtyard. The accommodation is orientated so that the living room, kitchen and conservatory, together with three of the bedrooms, overlook the grounds and gardens. The entrance door leads into a magnificent reception hall which has a high vaulted ceiling and is finished with wood flooring. There is direct access into the living room, kitchen and ground floor bedrooms. An attractive staircase leads to the first floor bedrooms. The living room includes a brick open fireplace and has an attractive vaulted ceiling with exposed trusses, and is finished with wood flooring. At the rear of the house is a lovely open-plan kitchen, dining room and orangery designed to take advantage of its elevated position overlooking the gardens and open countryside. The kitchen has a range of bespoke units finished in cream with contrasting black granite worktops below a vaulted ceiling. The kitchen has been particularly well designed around an island unit and includes a Rangemaster cooker with six-burner hob and double ovens. The orangery is finished with a travertine tiled floor and has deep- glazed windows providing a lovely relationship between the house and gardens with doors leading directly onto the garden terrace. There are five individual bedrooms all having their own en suite facilities with three of the bedrooms on the ground floor and the remaining two first-floor bedrooms located in a two-storey wing on the south side of the barn. Outside, an electric gated entrance opens to a drive passing the front of the barn and leading to a detached double cart lodge. At the rear of the house is a large paved terrace elevated and overlooking the gardens and open countryside, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining. There is access to the in-ground swimming pool and adjacent is a children’s play area. A further enclosed terrace at the side of the barn Floorplans includes a hot tub with open-sided pergola and Gross internal area adjacent garden shed. The gardens and grounds Main House gross internal area = 3,184 sq ft / 296 sq m are predominantly lawned with a series of established island beds leading down to a fence- Carport gross internal area = 313 sq ft / 29 sq m enclosed lake with water feature. The gardens Total gross internal area = 3,497 sq ft / 325 sq m immediately adjoin open farmland providing lovely For identification purpose only. Not to scale. far-reaching views. General information POSTCODE CM5 9LP Conservatory/ Orangery 4.55 x 3.95 Sill SERVICES Mains gas, water and electricity. 14'11" x 13'0" Private drainage. LOCAL AUTHORITY Epping Forest District Council. Kitchen Bedroom 3 Play Room/ Bedroom 4 Bedroom 2 7.36 x 4.62 3.44 x 3.39 Sky 4.43 x 3.79 5.52 x 5.20 H 24'2" x 15'2" Utility 11'3" x 11'1" 14'6" x 12'5" COUNCIL TAX BAND 18'1" x 17'1" Dining Area VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment with the Carport 5.98 x 3.56 Sky 19'7" x 11'8" sole agents Savills. Hall 9.11 x 3.80 Sky 29'11" x 12'6" Living Room Sky F/P 7.29 x 4.46 23'11" x 14'8" Sky Bedroom 1 Sky 5.42 x 5.33 Bedroom 5 17'9" x 17'6" 4.44 x 4.07 Study 14'7" x 13'4" 4.46 x 2.91 Sky Sill 14'8" x 9'7" First Floor Ground Floor FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. Denotes restricted head height © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. 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