5 Bed Detached House For Sale Rye Hill, Harlow, CM18

An exceptional Grade II listed house occupying a south facing mature plot with far reaching views over surrounding farmland, yet within a few miles of Epping town centre and tube station.

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An outstanding Grade II listed period house dating back to Tudor times, occupying a mature plot enjoying uninterrupted panoramic views over surrounding farmland. The house has been lovingly restored with style and imagination by the current owners and offers a beguiling blend of character features combined with contemporary conveniences. There is a long list of upgrades which makes this wonderful house a joy to live in. Features include underfloor heating, a fine oak and copper turned staircase, solid oak flooring and exposed timbers to most rooms.

The ground floor offers an entrance hall with access to a guest cloakroom. Of particular note is the fabulous kitchen/breakfast room, ideal for entertaining, with a range of quality bespoke cabinets and integrated appliances including a Quooker hot tap arranged around a central island with a breakfast bar. There is underfloor heating and double doors to the garden. The main reception room is a fine character room with exposed timbers to walls and ceiling, a substantial open fireplace with canopy, grate and bressumer beam. There are double doors to the garden which flood the room with natural light. The second reception room is arranged over two tiers and is currently used as a dining room, with a further set of double doors which ensures plenty of natural light.

The first floor offers a main bedroom suite with bathroom and dressing room. There is a second bedroom suite, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The second floor adds a third bedroom suite and large storage cupboard.

The house is approached via a gravel driveway with adjacent lawed areas. To either side of the house there are substantial outbuildings extending to 771 sq ft with a variety of potential uses including garaging, games room or home office. The rear garden extends to the width of the plot with a paved sun terrace. The remainder is laid to lawn with spectacular panoramic south facing views over the surrounding farmland.

Location

Epping town centre 3.5 miles, Epping tube station 4.2 miles, Harlow town station (Liverpool Street) 3.8 miles, M11 (Junction 7) 2.2 miles, Stanstead Airport 15 miles

Webbs Cottage is situated within a few miles of the neighbouring towns of Epping to the south, Harlow to the north and Broxbourne to the west. There are extensive shopping and leisure facilities at each town and transport links into London and beyond are excellent. There are several well regarded state and private schools within a few miles, plus transport pick up points to schools further afield.

Square Footage: 2,204 sq ft
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