Location

Epping Central Line station: 2.4 miles, Theydon Bois Central Line station: 3.7 miles, Stansted Airport: 18.7 miles, London City Airport: 19.6 miles, Canary Wharf: 20.4 miles. All distances approximate.

North Barn occupies a wonderful discreet setting at the end of a private drive set on a mature plot. However, it is conveniently close to a number of amenities including restaurants such as The Olive Branch (0.5 miles) and The Fox Inn public house (0.7 miles).

Schooling in both sectors includes Epping Primary and St Johns School, both under a mile away, with Coopersale Hall Independent School within 2.3 miles.

There is easy accessibility to London from the nearby stations at Theydon Bois, Epping and Loughton, and there are close access points on to the M11 & M25. Stansted Airport, with its increasing range of national and international destinations, is within easy reach (about 19 miles) and London City Airport (within 19.6 miles).

The immediate area surrounding North Barn provides miles of open countryside offering a broad range of leisure pursuits and a network of footpaths providing delightful countryside and river walks, including Epping Forest and the River Roding.

Description

North Barn has been renovated to a high standard by the current owners whilst sympathetically retaining many character features. The property is set on a private and tranquil plot of about 1.3 acres, with further land including woodland available via separate negotiation.

North Barn spans approximately 4,261 sq ft in total and is arranged over two levels, designed for a range of lifestyles with flexible living spaces and exceptional attention to detail. The property provides period features and light-filled accommodation including a stunning kitchen/family room of open-plan design, with six bedrooms in total and four bathrooms, with the potential for self-contained living/working areas.

Originally constructed in the 1650s, North Barn has been extensively restored and enhanced, and is entered via a welcoming and bright reception hall, setting the tone for this desirable and well proportioned family home. The property has been decorated with a contemporary style throughout, with each room befitting from luxury fittings.

The impressive vaulted kitchen/family room is the hub of the home and is a beautiful space with multiple access points and views on to the formal gardens and heated outdoor pool. The kitchen has been fitted with bespoke hand-crafted units and a range of high quality integrated appliances. In addition, there are a further three reception rooms to the ground floor including an outstanding kitchen/family room (18"10 x 49"11), two bedrooms and two cloakrooms.

To the first floor the spacious hallway gives access to three bedrooms, including the principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes and en suite, the family bathroom and extensive storage. There is an additional 'loft room' with en suite shower room.

Externally the property is set within 7.3 acres of fenced-off grounds which include a heated swimming pool, patio, dining areas and a detached triple-bay garage block. Access to the front of the property is through private electric gates with a picturesque tree-lined drive with parkland on both sides.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (compliant system). LPG gas.

Agent's note
There is an additional 3 acres which adjoins the property and offers a scenic lake and approximately a further 3 acres of plantation woodland which if the above additional acreage were to be purchased it would give a total of approximately 7.3 acres.

Plot 1 offers the Barn and 1.3 acres of land for £2,300,000.

Plot 2 offers the additional land of 3 acres and the approx 3 acres of historic woodland adjacent to the property for £250,000.

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