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The Coach House, Stondon Massey Press Release - July, 2010
An elegant and striking converted Coach House, set in established Gardens & Grounds Jackson-Stops & Staff’s Chelmsford Office have been instructed in the sale of a converted Coach House which formerly was part of the Stondon Manor Estate at Stondon Massey in south-west Essex. The mellow red brick elevations are surmounted by a series of hip tiled roofs which feature a fine stable clock which dates from the mid 18th century, as does the building. The rooms are of elegant proportions and considerable details of the original structure has been retained in the conversion, notably the worn brick and flagstone floors and heavy stable door and stable partitions in the library. The property is well lit by elegant sash windows and the first floor drawing room which enjoys an attractive panoramic view over the gardens from its balcony. In addition to the main house there is a separate 3 bedroomed cottage, which now requires modernisation. The house stands in attractive established grounds with lawns, woods, walled kitchen garden and orchard, all serviced by a variety of traditional outbuildings and glasshouses. The accommodation comprises, on the ground floor, a comfortable kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, library/study, utility room and cloakroom. Whilst on the first floor is the aforementioned drawing room, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Reached by a separate staircase from the ground floor is a guest bedroom with a shower. A retractable staircase gives access to the Tower Room which houses the workings for the clock and from which there are surrounding views over the gardens to the surrounding countryside. Schuyler Pratt of Jackson-Stops Chelmsford Office comments “The Coach House is a most elegant house in a beautiful private setting yet very convenient for Ongar and Brentwood, Shenfield Station and the A12 and M25. Although rooms may be few in number they are of elegant proportions and enjoy good ceiling heights. The grounds are well established and the walled kitchen garden rather special.” Offers are invited in the region of £1,250,000 for the freehold of The Coach House and further details may be obtained through Jackson-Stops & Staff on 01245 467468. |
Howbridge Hall, Witham. Press Release - July, 2010
An Historic Listed Manor House set in private grounds close to the centre of town Jackson-Stops & Staff’s Chelmsford Office have been instructed in the sale of one of the old original five Manors of Witham, Howbridge Hall. The earliest references to the Hall pre-date the Norman Conquest and there is mention of the property in the Domesday Book. Pre 1066 it was believed to belong to Brictmar but granted to Robert Gurnan by William the Conqueror after the Conquest. The existing property, which is constructed of heavy timber frame and has a number of fine panelled rooms, wide floorboards and other period detail, is believed to date from around 1580. In the 1920s what is described as ‘adventurous restoration’ of the interior was undertaken by Basil Ionides where a variety of antique features were incorporated into the interior. His work warranted an article in Country Life Magazine in 1926. The property occupies a remarkable location within the middle of the town, however set within its 2 acres of gardens and grounds upon which is a sizeable lake, gives little clue to the property’s surroundings. In many ways the house enjoys the best of both worlds enjoying its own private oasis within the town and yet within easy reach of the High Street and all its facilities, Bramston Sports Centre and Swimming Pool and the town’s railway station. The accommodation is versatile having 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, 4 reception rooms and a fitted kitchen in the main property but also a 3 bedroom annexe, a range of traditional outbuildings and a separate cottage, Creedy Cottage, which offers 1 bedroom, sitting room, kitchen and bathroom. The total square footage, including the garaging, extends to nearly 5,000 sq.ft. Schuyler Pratt of Jackson-Stops & Staff comments “Howbridge Hall is remarkable and surprising in many respects to be found in the middle of Witham. The house exudes period charm and the versatile accommodation means that it will suit a wide variety of buyers and their needs. Creedy Cottage can be kept in hand or let separately providing useful additional income should that be a buyers choice.” Offers are invited in the Region of £1,100,000 for the freehold of Howbridge Hall and further details may be obtained through the sole agents Jackson-Stops & Staff on 01245 467468. |
Wood Hall, Little Waldingfield Press Release - June, 2010
Never Judge a Book by its Cover or Jackson-Stops & Staff have been instructed in the sale of a notable house which is situated in the village of Little Waldingfield, some 4 mile to the east of Sudbury amidst the beautiful countryside of the Essex/Suffolk borders. The house is remarkable architecturally as it boasts two completely different faces; the elegant well proportioned gault brick late Georgian / early Victorian front to the road behind which lies a jettied 16th century timber framed house to the rear. If presented with photographs of both elevations it would be hard to believe they are one and the same house. The older timber framed part is rich in period detail featuring a jettied front and heavy oak door featuring heavy cast iron furniture. Many of the windows are leaded and much of the old glass remains. By contrast, the elegantly well proportioned front features a handsome porch and evenly placed sash windows to either side under a hipped slate roof. The roof is dominated by octagonal chimneys which within the house serve the Tudor fireplaces in the dining room and drawing room. The gault brickwork is broken up by decorative quoins and rustication and the façade is softened by mature wisteria and clematis. The interior of Wood Hall is also noteworthy, in particular the impressive proportions and ceiling height of the heavily timbered drawing room, and the elegant reception/dining hall, with its sweeping staircase and deep bay window overlooking the driveway and gardens beyond. In addition there is a comfortable sitting room and study and kitchen / breakfast room. The remainder of ground floor is subdivided to form an annexe which comprises sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room and bathroom on the ground floor and two bedrooms on the first floor. The accommodation within the annexe could easily be amalgamated with that of the main house. Within the main house on the first floor there are three bedrooms all enjoying an en-suit bathroom with showers and a forth bedroom and family bathroom. There are two further bedrooms on the second floor.
The property enjoys a partly walled garden with terrace and lawns to the west, the lawns being bounded by established beds and borders. In the north east corner is a glasshouse in which there are a number of vines. A gate set in a mature brick wall leads to further gardens and grounds and a number of outbuilding which provide garden and other storage space. Of particular note is the coach house. In total the grounds extend to 2 acres. Schuyler Pratt of Jackson-Stops & Staff comments, “Wood Hall is a gem of a village house. Behind the handsome façade are elegant formal reception rooms, comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms and the ability to incorporate the annexe back into the main house or keep it separate to suit ones own needs. The gardens are delightful and lying as they do behind the established brick wall are private”. ‘Offers are invited in the region of £1,100,000 for the freehold and further details can be obtained through the Ipswich and Chelmsford offices of Jackson-Stops & Staff on 01473 218218 and 01245 467468 respectively.
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