Property description

A stunning and historically important Georgian fronted property. Properties like this rarely come to market. Marden Ash House originates from part of a 14th century estate, probably rebuilt by Nicholas Alexander in the late 17th century. This fine Grade II* listed property offers magnificent living accommodation spread over three floors as well as two separate cellars.

Ground Floor: Reception hall with listed,17th Century sweeping staircase, Queen Anne dining room, drawing room, library, sitting room, studio, breakfast room leading to a covered outside terrace and the kitchen, butler's pantry, two bathrooms, four cloakrooms

First floor: master bedroom with en-suite, three further bedrooms one of which has an en-suite bathroom, a magnificent main bathroom with a central roll-top bath and views onto the gardens, plus a further shower room.

Second floor: a further six bedrooms, a second kitchen which has been recently re-modernised, a bathroom and two cloakrooms. The property also benefits from a six person lift to all floors.

An original five bar oak gate leads to an impressive sweeping gravel driveway providing masses of off street parking. Marden Ash House sits proudly in the centre of its grounds, approximately 2 acres (0.81 hectares) surrounded by mature gardens of which one is walled and forms a beautiful stock brick paved and enclosed sun terrace. There is plenty of scope for further development subject to planning permission.

Such a property deserves its own website and so we are delighted to show more details and imagery on www.mardenashhouse.com

Chipping Ongar is a delightful picturesque Essex village, bordering London and surrounded by rolling countryside with local amenities including shops, pubs and award winning restaurants as well as schools and a sports centre, all within walking distance .Chipping Ongar is an ideal area for those looking to enjoy the beautiful countryside but within easy reach of London. Epping is just over 5 miles away and is on the Central line of the London Underground network. Chipping Ongar is approximately 7 miles to Brentwood and Shenfield which offers direct non-stop National Rail links into London Liverpool Street and the City of London in only 23 mins. This line will soon be connected to the Cross Rail network enabling commuters a faster service across to West London, Heathrow and beyond. Stansted Airport is approximately 20 minutes away and Gatwick is a 45 minute drive by car.

Property Features :

• Grade II listed Country House
• Ten Bedrooms
• Six bathrooms
• Two Cellars
• Grounds in the excess of 2 acres