Listed manor house in c.3 acres with some of the best views in

The Manor House, Rookery Farm Estate, Blackmore, , Essex

£1,895,000 Freehold

One of three properties occupying a wonderful setting • Adjoining miles of open countryside • Beautifully presented listed manor house • Planning for a detached cart lodge • No ongoing chain • Video tour available

Local Information shopping area including Bond : 3.7 miles; Street shopping hub with a Blackmore village (supermarket): selection of well known retailers 1.6 miles; Shenfield: 7 miles including John Lewis. (London Liverpool Street from 19 is also on the main minutes); Chelmsford city: 8.5 line into London Liverpool Street. miles (rail service to London); Ingatestone village: 5.8 miles (rail About this property service to London); Epping: 10.7 The Manor House occupies a plot miles (underground rail service). of about 3 acres (subject to land All distances approximate. survey) and is approached over a 500m private drive, which also This beautiful period home is one serves two adjoining barns. The of three properties on an house, which is listed as being of enclosed private estate, at the Grade II of Architectural or end of its own private access road Historical Interest, dates from the of about 300m. The Manor 15th century, a former hall house House itself has its own private with latter additions. drive of about 200m. An entrance vestibule opens into The surrounding countryside a fine reception hall which includes numerous bridleways, includes an impressive staircase. footpaths and a selection of The east wing includes a beautiful villages - most notably Blackmore drawing room with Inglenook to the south which includes its fireplace and many fine exposed quintessentially English village timbers with high ceilings. A green and duck pond, local traditional hand-painted kitchen supermarket, a selection of pubs, has contrasting wood-block tea room and cafe together with a worktops and appliances include primary school. There is a good an AGA, an integrated selection of both state and private dishwasher, a microwave, a schools within easy reach and fridge/freezer and oven, all some have local bus pick-ups. anchored around an island unit providing a breakfast bar. The village of Ongar, to the west, Beyond, at the centre of the has a more comprehensive house, is a deep-glazed garden choice of eateries, a Sainsbury's room with a traditional terracotta- and Tesco and a variety of style floor enjoying lovely views of independent shops. the gardens. To the right is a bar area, utility and boot room and Chelmsford city, to the east, immediate access to the garden, includes a vibrant pedestrianised and to its left a sizeable home

office enjoying lovely views of the Tenure gardens, which sits behind an Freehold impressive sitting room with a great deal of natural light with Local Authority three sets of deep windows. The Epping Forest District Council. focal point to the room is the red- brick open fireplace. Services Mains water, electricity and gas. On the first floor there are up to Private drainage to new five bedrooms. The principal Klargester. Full fibre: 900 mbps bedroom suite occupies the entire internet speed. new boiler and right wing of the house with an new high pressure mains water impressive bedroom, en suite system. bathroom and comprehensively fitted dressing room/bedroom 5 to Agent’s Note the rear. The second bedroom An electric security gate will be includes a lovely open fireplace installed for access to the three and has an en suite bathroom. properties, by the current owners. Two further bedrooms are An agreement will be put in place serviced by a shower room. All requiring a third share of rooms have high ceilings. maintenance costs going forward.

Outside Directions A long gravel drive passes From Chelmsford proceed west through the property's grounds, on the A414 for just under 7 which are predominantly lawned miles, turning left into Rookery with established tree borders to a Road just before the Norton parking area in front of the house Heath fuel station. After a short for several vehicles. From here distance turn left signposted the property overlooks a small Rookery Farm Estate. Once lake and adjacent there is through the estate gate you will planning permission for a see a signpost on the left to The detached 3-bay cart lodge Manor House then bear left to the garage. parking area in front of the house.

Immediately behind the house is Energy Performance a large terrace, ideal for al fresco EPC Rating = Exempt dining and this seemlessly joins the extensive lawns bordered by Viewing deep herbacious beds planted for All viewings will be accompanied all-year colour and interest. and are strictly by prior arrangement through Savills In all around 3 acres with the Chelmsford Office. possibility of purchasing two Telephone: +44 (0) 1245 293 paddocks with stabling, electricity 233. and water of a further 3 acres directly adjacent to The Manor House land.

The Manor House, Rookery Farm Estate, Blackmore, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 Stephen White Chelmsford +44 (0) 1245 293 233 savills savills.co.uk [email protected]

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