Thistle Hall Wickham Bishops Essex An elegant Georgian style residence in a peaceful rural setting Thistle Hall, Mope Lane, Wickham Bishops, Witham, Essex Chelmsford 11 miles, Witham Station 2.7 miles (London Liverpool Street 44 minutes), A12 Junction 21 2.7 miles Features: Reception hall, drawing room, dining room, library, study, kitchen/breakfast room/family room, games room, indoor swimming pool, steam room, secondary kitchen, cloakroom, separate WC, utility room, cellar Galleried landing, principal bedroom suite with sitting area, balcony, en suite bathroom and dressing room, 4 further double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms Guest annexe with kitchen/reception room, bedroom and en-suite bathroom Garaging for 3 vehicles, modern timber stable block and feed stall Beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds Parkland with lake and pond, woodland and pasture land About 25.63 acres (10.38 ha) Situation The village of Wickham Bishops is a Communications by road and rail popular location within Essex and are excellent with fast and frequent the centre of an active community. trains leaving Witham (3 miles) or The village is well served by local Hatfield Peverel (4 miles) reaching amenities, notably the Church of Liverpool Street in 41 and 39 St Bartholomew’s, village hall, minutes respectively. The A12 is library, general store and post office, within four miles providing a direct doctors’ surgery, restaurant and link with the M25 and the national public house. There is also a sports motorway network. Stansted field with a cricket club, football Airport is 24 miles away. teams and tennis courts. The town of Witham is just three miles to the west offering a greater range of shops including supermarkets, whilst the nearby county town of Chelmsford is just 11 miles away and provides a comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities. The property Designed and built by Countryside Properties, Thistle Hall consists of mellow red brick under a warm red peg style roof. The principal façade follows the elegant symmetry of the Georgian era whilst to either side are handsome wings etched in white stucco reflecting Victorian additions. The garaging is approached through a raised archway reminiscent of a traditional coach house. Internally, the house combines light and spacious reception rooms with comfortable bedroom accommodation on the first floor. There is underfloor heating on both ground and first floors. Of particular note is the beautifully proportioned drawing room, centred on a Rudloe Stone fire surround. This room has twin aspects with large French doors under an ornate top light, opening onto the paved terrace. The kitchen/family room has been re-modelled since it was originally conceived and now provides a highly functional and generously proportioned living space with glazed doors opening into the formal gardens and also the sheltered courtyard. On the first floor, each of the bedrooms has been carefully planned to enjoy extensive views over the gardens and grounds. All five bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms whilst the annexe is approached separately and would be ideal for a dependent relative. Thistle Hall, Mope Lane, Wickham Bishops Main House internal area 9,927 sq ft (922 sq m) Garages internal area 683 sq ft (63 sq m) N Satbles & Plant Room internal area 674 sq ft (63 sq m) E Annexe internal area 817 sq ft (76 sq m) Balcony external area = 92 sq ft (9 sq m) W S Wine Cellar 3.80 x 3.06 Pool 12'6" x 10'0" CellarCellar Drawing Room Dining Room 9.35 x 6.39 6.93 x 5.09 Kitchen F/P 30'8" x 21'0" 22'9" x 16'8" 5.94 x 4.29 Dining Area 19'6" x 14'1" F/P 15.37 x 8.27 Family Area 50'5" x 27'2" 8.29 x 7.60 Stables 27'2" x 24'11" 14.50 x 3.65 Gym/Function Room Library (Maximum) 47'7" x 12'0" 11.36 x 6.44 5.13 x 4.88 37'3" x 21'2" 16'10" x 16'0" Spa Dog Room Hall Utility Steam F/P 7.04 x 6.44 2.99 x 2.86 Courtyard 23'1" x 21'2" 9'10" x 9'5" Room Courtyard Hall Study 5.04 x 4.85 5.30 x 2.99 Plant Room 16'6" x 15'11" 17'5" x 9'10" Dry Room 4.81 x 2.01 15'9" x 6'7" Kitchen GroundGround Floor Floor AnnexeAnnexe Garage 5.86 x 3.61 19'3" x 11'10" Bedroom 2 6.39 x 4.05 21'0" x 13'3" Balcony Bedroom 4 5.58 x 5.09 Master Bedroom 18'4" x 16'8" 5.23 x 4.70 17'2" x 15'5" Sitting Area 4.29 x 3.84 N Bedroom 3 14'1" x 12'7" Bedroom 5.13 x 4.88 4.42 x 3.81 16'10" x 16'0" Dressing Room 14'6" x 12'6" 5.23 x 2.85 17'2" x 9'4" Garage 7.22 x 5.86 23'8" x 19'3" Sitting Area Lower Level 6.73 x 4.69 Bedroom 5 22'1" x 15'5" Lower 5.25 x 4.31 (Maximum) Level 17'3" x 14'2" (Maximum) Kitchen First Floor Annexe FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. © ehouse. 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Drawing ref. dig/8425806/RIB Thistle Hall, Mope Lane, Wickham Bishops Main House internal area 9,927 sq ft (922 sq m) Garages internal area 683 sq ft (63 sq m) N Satbles & Plant Room internal area 674 sq ft (63 sq m) E Annexe internal area 817 sq ft (76 sq m) Balcony external area = 92 sq ft (9 sq m) W S Wine Cellar 3.80 x 3.06 Pool 12'6" x 10'0" Cellar Drawing Room Dining Room 9.35 x 6.39 6.93 x 5.09 Kitchen F/P 30'8" x 21'0" 22'9" x 16'8" 5.94 x 4.29 Dining Area 19'6" x 14'1" F/P 15.37 x 8.27 Family Area 50'5" x 27'2" 8.29 x 7.60 Stables 27'2" x 24'11" 14.50 x 3.65 Floorplans for Thistle Gym/FunctionHall, Room Library (Maximum) 47'7" x 12'0" Mope Lane, Wickham Bishops,11.36 Witham, x 6.44 Essex 5.13 x 4.88 37'3" x 21'2" 16'10" x 16'0" Spa Dog Room Approximate Gross Internal Area*: N Main House: 9,927 sq ft / 922 sq m Hall Utility Steam Garages: 683 sq ft / 63 sq m F/P 7.04 x 6.44 2.99 x 2.86 Courtyard 23'1" x 21'2" 9'10" x 9'5" Room Stables and Plant Room:674 sq ft / 63 sq m Courtyard Hall Annexe: 817 sq ft / 76 sq m Study 5.04 x 4.85 5.30 x 2.99 Plant Room Balcony: 92 sq ft / 9 sq m 16'6" x 15'11" 17'5" x 9'10" Dry Room 4.81 x 2.01 15'9" x 6'7" Kitchen Illustration for identification purposes only. Ground Floor Annexe Not to scale. Garage *As defined5.86 xby 3.61 RICS – Code of Measuring Practice. 19'3" x 11'10" Bedroom 2 6.39 x 4.05 21'0" x 13'3" Balcony Bedroom 4 5.58 x 5.09 Master Bedroom 18'4" x 16'8" 5.23 x 4.70 17'2" x 15'5" Sitting Area 4.29 x 3.84 Bedroom 3 14'1" x 12'7" Bedroom 5.13 x 4.88 4.42 x 3.81 16'10" x 16'0" Dressing Room 14'6" x 12'6" 5.23 x 2.85 17'2" x 9'4" Garage 7.22 x 5.86 23'8" x 19'3" Sitting Area Lower Level 6.73 x 4.69 Bedroom 5 22'1" x 15'5" Lower 5.25 x 4.31 (Maximum) Level 17'3" x 14'2" (Maximum) Kitchen First Floor Floor AnnexeAnnexe FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8425806/RIB Gardens and grounds A paved terrace overlooks the formal gardens which have been carefully landscaped. Laid mostly to lawn, a principal feature is the charming parterre garden with a central water feature; from here, stone steps lead down to the lower lawns with a timber gazebo, ideal for entertaining and situated next to the raised Koi pond. There is an all year round synthetic putting green with bunker and tees to 108 yards. Various gates lead from the formal gardens into the parkland and overlooking the lake, which is floodlit and provides a haven for wildlife, including many rare breeds of duck. The lake is fenced for their protection and human safety. Beyond the parkland are three level fields, with a modern stable block on concrete hard standing, one field has been left fallow for wildlife. Adjoining is a mature parcel of traditional mixed woodland. General remarks and stipulations Directions Local authorities: Essex County Take the A12 towards Colchester Council (Tel: 01245 49220) bypassing Hatfield Peverel and & Maldon District Council take the slip road to Witham. (Tel: 01621 854477) At the first roundabout turn right; at the junction with Maltings Lane EPC rating: Band E turn right and right again at the T-junction. Take the first turning Council tax: Band H left to Wickham Bishops, cross the river and take the first right into Services: Mains water and Mope Lane.