5 Bedrooms Terraced house for sale in Abridge Road, Theydon Bois CM16 | £ 4,250,000

Property Description

Detailed Description

Located within the desirable village of Theydon Bois and set within 2.5 acres of landscaped gardens with an additional 8 acre field (stls) is this outstanding five bedroom detached Grade II listed Georgian house.

Theydon Hall is an exceptional country property presenting gault brick elevations with a hip slate roof behind parapets. Located in a remarkably private and peaceful setting yet conveniently situated close to the village of Theydon Bois of which provides a range of local amenities including public houses (in particular The Queen Victoria), restaurants, Tesco’s, Belgique and a primary school. A wider range of amenities can be found in nearby Epping and Loughton, both of which have a Marks & Spencer’s supermarket.

The property dates back to late C18 and features elegant accommodation arranged over two floors plus a substantial and useable basement floor. The handsome and imposing facade of the property is enhanced at the west end of the house by a two storey canted bay of brick with double hung sash windows which complements the overall symmetry of the property.

The house is situated on the site of the ancient manor house and beside it is the site of the old parish church demolished in 1843. To the west elevation spanning some 3400 sq ft once featured an indoor pool complex has been converted into a large social space including cinema room, snooker area, kitchen, shower and beauty rooms.

As one would expect of a Georgian gem, the proportions are excellent, and rooms of particular note include the light and airy Christians kitchen and breakfast room which is very well equipped with an array of state-of-the-art appliances and sleek granite work surfaces and the stately drawing room. On the first floor there is a bedroom suite with bathroom room, four further bedrooms, one with en suite facilities.

Externally, the house is approached by a long cobbled driveway flanked by trees and shrubs via security gates giving a high degree of privacy. The driveway leads to a courtyard featuring three garages and a large outbuilding which would lend itself to conversion into an annex, subject to consent. There are formal gardens of about 2.5 acres with beautiful manicured lawns, an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and children’s play area. The landscaped gardens are predominantly to the south and are retained from the house behind stone balustrades with a pathway leading to an ornate pergola flanked by extensive lawns with island beds containing a variety of flowers and shrubs. The garden also contains a number of mature trees providing welcome shade during the summer months and to the west is a split level terrace surrounding the pool area containing a well and two tiered timber deck with covered bbq/ bar area behind. A gateway to the side of the house provides access to an enclosed rear garden area commencing
With a paved patio leading to lawn garden, bordered by flowers, shrubs and rose bushes.

Beyond the landscaped gardens lies an 8 acre field ideal for equestrian facilities or other outdoor usage.

The property enjoys a convenient location for the commuter being within 1 mile of Theydon Central Line tube station providing access into the City of London and West end, easy road access to M11 (1.5 miles) and M25 at junction 27 (2 miles). The local area is also well served with both state and public schools and a number of excellent golf courses.

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