Hill Farm, Great Easton, Nr Great Dunmow, Essex CM6 2DL

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1 Hill Farm, Great Easton, Nr Great Dunmow, Essex CM6 2DL

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3 Hill Farm, Great Easton, Nr Great Dunmow, Essex A splendid 6 bedroom country house with a tennis court, swimming pool, barn with stabling & garaging, enjoying beautiful grounds of about 9.5 acres First class presentation Panelled dining room Vaulted drawing room Fitted Clive Christian kitchenbreakfast room Study and office Hill Farm is a highly desirable Grade II Listed house dating from the 16th Century. The construction is mainly timber framed under a mellow peg tiled roof. The house was substantially extended in the early 20th Century but also has more recent improvements creating excellent family accommodation. Of particular note is the fine panelling to the reception hall and dining room, exposed beams and a vaulted ceiling to the principal reception room and a high quality Clive Christian fitted kitchen with Aga. The staircase and galleried landing are most impressive. The main hall leads to the main reception rooms and the landing to six bedrooms. The gardens and grounds are a feature of the property with neatly kept lawns, leading onto the paddocks to the rear with a fine selection of mature trees to the northern boundary. The swimming pool complex was developed some years ago by the current owners. There is potential to convert this building into an office or annexe. A planning application has been submitted to separate this building from the main house, further details from the agents office. Planning consent has been granted for a three bay cart lodge. Historical Note: The house was owned between the wars by Ralph Blumenfeld, an American born journalist, who on moving to Britain in 1894 became the editor of The Daily Mail and then The Daily Express, a post which he held for more than 25 years. He became part of a local literary set which included H. G. Wells. Utility and boot room Six bedrooms Three bathrooms Heated swimming pool All weather tennis court Garaging Barn (823 sq ft) incorporating garaging and stables Beautiful gardens and land of about 9.5 acres

4 Accommodation in brief: Entrance hall with double oak doors opening to: Reception hall with wood block flooring, fitted window seat to bay window, fine linen fold panelling to walls, stone fireplace with wood burner, exposed beams, staircase with carved balustrade. Inner hall with understairs cupboard. Dining room a fine panelled room, open fireplace with Delft tiled surround and carved mantel over, woodstrip flooring. Drawing room with high vaulted timber ceiling, wide inglenook fireplace with woodburner, library recess. Kitchen/breakfast room with Clive Christian units, granite worksurfaces, matching central island, gas fired Aga with decorative surround, Miele integrated appliances, fitted oven with hob over, tiled floor, double doors opening onto Courtyard, walk in larder which leads through to a large game room with slate shelving. Utility and Boot room Study with open brick fireplace, tiled hearth, exposed beams. Sitting room, inglenook with log burner, exposed beams. Office with exposed beams. Stairs to first floor, galleried landing, exposed beams. Half landing with access to Guest Suite with sitting room/bedroom 5, bedroom 6 and en suite bathroom, galleried landing leading to: Master bedroom with en suite. 3 further bedrooms all with fitted wardrobes. Family bathroom and Cloakroom. Two attic rooms. Outside, the house is approached by a winding tarmac driveway, passing the barn which incorporates garaging and stabling, and leading to a turning area in front of the house. The gardens are a feature of the property and include a secluded courtyard, attractive water feature with rockery and steps to formal lawns which lead to a tennis court and paddocks. There is a heated swimming pool with paved surround, pool house with kitchen and changing rooms.

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7 Directions From the M11 motorway Junction 8 at Bishop s Stortford, take the A120 to Great Dunmow and then take the B184 north towards Thaxted. On leaving Great Dunmow, proceed for 2 miles passing the turning left to Little Easton, go up the hill and Hill Farm will be seen on the right hand side Approximate mileages Stansted Airport and mainline station 6 miles, Chelmsford 15 miles, Bishop s Stortford 10 miles, Central London 41 miles. Location Great Easton is an historic North Essex village approximately 2 miles north of Great Dunmow. The village has long been associated with P&A Wood, who specialise in the sale and servicing of classic Rolls Royce and Bentley cars. The focal point of the village is the Parish Church, public house and primary school. Services Mains water, electricity and drainage. Postcode: CM6 2DL County: Essex Local Authority: Uttlesford Council tax: Band G Tenure: Freehold

8 Ref: BS9478 Hill Farm Great Easton, Great Dunmow, Essex CM6 2DL For further information on this property, please call William Wells on The Guild House, Water Lane, Bishop s Stortford Herts CM23 2JZ T IMPORTANT NOTICE These particulars do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract. All descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details contained herein are for general guidance only and prospective purchasers should not rely on them as statements or representation of fact and must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy. Mullucks Wells employees or representatives have no authority to make or give any representation or warranty or enter into any contract in relation to the property. Compiled August OS Licence No Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of The Controller of Her Majesty s Stationery Office. Crown Copyright.