7 Bed Detached House For Sale

A fine Edwardian house sitting in about 2.2 acres currently as two semi-detached houses with planning permission granted to combine into one dwelling.


Description

This characterful property occupies an idyllic location being at the end of a private lane with fabulous views across the newly planted woodland which is owned and managed by the Corporation of London. The property opens directly onto the bridleway connecting Epping Forest and Warlies country park.

The plot is accessed through a traditional oak gate leading to a a large gravel frontage with off street parking for numerous vehicles and separate access to the fields.

Both houses offer period features such as original fireplaces and have been completely refurbished to a high standard by the current sellers which include flush casement windows.

Planning permission was granted in 2015 for to combine the houses into one, erection of a side extension to the main house and for a swimming pool to be installed. The side extension was completed meaning that permission to combine the houses is still valid.

The main house comprises a spacious entrance hall with a modern cloakroom, utility room and spacious understairs cupboard. From the hallway are sliding doors leading to the triple aspect family room flooding the room with natural light and enjoying views across the fields and woodland.

The kitchen/diner is conveniently situated next to the family area making it ideal for open plan living and entertaining. The fully fitted kitchen contains an induction hob and black granite worktops. From here is the cosy sitting room complete with a working wood-burner.

On the first floor there is a modern family bathroom with a bath and separate shower and three bedrooms including the dual aspect master with a large dressing room, an en-suite shower, a large picture window and patio doors to a balcony where you revel in the views. The principal bedroom further benefits from air conditioning. The second floor includes two bedrooms with vaulted ceilings.

The adjacent house comprises a dual aspect open plan kitchen/dining and lounge. Upstairs you will find a shower room and two double bedrooms with original fireplaces.

Outside most of the garden is laid to lawn and surrounded by mature trees.

Location

Close by are the market towns of Waltham Abbey (2.1 miles) and Epping (3.5 miles), both of which have an excellent range of shops to meet everyday needs. The area is particularly well served by communications. Junction 26 of the M25 (London orbital motorway) is at Waltham Abbey and is just under two miles away.

Alternatively, the London Underground system can be joined at Theydon Bois (2.5 miles) Epping (4 miles) or Loughton (5 miles) all of which are on the Central Line.

The ancient woodland of Epping Forest is on almost on your doorstop offering a vast array for outdoor activities including it's network of over 100 miles of bridleways.

The Horsehoes pub is 0.2 miles away and is a popular country pub serving gastro good and popular for it's Sunday roasts.

For other leisure activities, Lee Valley White Water Centre can be reached in just under three miles offering a range of activities such as white water rafting, canoeing and paddleboarding. If you prefer to exercise indoors, Waltham Abbey Leisure Centre is 1.2 miles away.

There are several well regarded schools locally including both and independent. For state schools, Upshire Primary is 0.3 mile, Leverton Primary is 1.06 miles, King Harold is 1.15 miles and Davenant is 2.5 miles.For independent schools, Oaklands is just over 3 miles, Coopersale Hall is 3.3 miles and Chigwell is 4.6 miles.

All distances above are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,066 sq ft




Acreage: 2.2 Acres


Additional Info

Application numbers in relation to the planning permission are
EPF/0451/15
EPF/1034/16

The property is fuelled by an air source heat pump