Property description

* FIVE BEDROOMS * RECEPTION HALL * DRAWING ROOM * DINING ROOM * BESPOKE FITTED KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM * FAMILY ROOM * STUDY * MUSIC ROOM * UTILITY ROOM * GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM AND CLOAKROOM * FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM AND SEPARATE CLOAKROOM * BASEMENT   * FORMAL GARDENS * PADDOCK AND FIELD SHELTER * AROUND 3 ACRES    * MAIN HOUSE - 4765 SQ FT * GARAGE - 550 SQ FT

Little Forest Hall enjoys a spectacular location set in its own three acre grounds surrounded by Essex countryside with far reaching views. Located at the end of a private lane off Forest Lodge Road approximately one mile off the A414 Chelmsford Road. The house dates back to the 16th Century and is Grade II listed. The property was the subject of an extensive renovation program, commencing in 2010 and has included the redesigning of the spectacular kitchen/dining room and adjoining family/games room with vaulted ceilings.

There is a bespoke fitted kitchen with granite work surfaces, electric four oven Aga with integral appliances, under floor heating and an integrated sound system with a feature fireplace with wood burner. The ground floor also features a spacious reception hall with vaulted ceiling and a dining room some twenty feet in length, drawing room and snug with two fireplaces, a delightful morning room/music room, study, shower room, large utility room and basement. The first floor provides five double bedrooms, family bathroom and separate cloakroom. The master bedroom and guest bedroom both have tall ceilings and large sash windows with feature fireplaces while the remaining three bedrooms, which occupy the oldest part of the house, have exposed beams.
The house is stylishly decorated throughout in neutral tones with all rooms benefiting from views across the grounds and surrounding countryside. The property is approached via its own electric gated entrance leading to an extensive gravel driveway and turning circle providing parking and access to the triple garage and a vast Grade II listed barn dating back to the 17th Century.

A large sun terrace and deck surrounding the heated swimming pool is located to the west of the main house and enjoys spectacular open countryside views. Adjacent to the formal gardens is a paddock enclosed by fencing with a field shelter. Services include oil central heating, private drainage, mains water and electricity.

Directions - From The Four Wantz roundabout, take the A414 towards Chelmsford. After around 1 mile look for a small turning on the left Forest Lodge Road. Follow this lane for about 3/4 mile and you will see a left hand fork off the Lane. Take this left fork and after approx 1/3 mile you will find the property on the left hand side, last property in the lane.

AGENTS NOTED : ALTERNATIVELY THE PROPERTY CAN BE PURCHASED WITHOUT THE ESSEX BARN FOR £1,495,000.