An 18th century family home in a “glorious” setting has gone on the market.
Moor Hatches, a seven-bedroom family home and two-bedroom cottage in Woodford Valley, is being sold by Strutt and Parker for £4,500,000.
The house was originally an 18th century farmhouse and barn, and an older non-conformist chapel, amalgamated in the 1930s to form one large country house.
It was lovingly renovated and modernised to a high standard by the current owners in 2007 - 2009 when the archway and stores were built to form a courtyard garden and the Studio/office was built.
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From the exterior, you are welcomed with a charming archway and a garden of three parts. There is a courtyard area in front of the house which in the spring has a sea of wonderful tulips; then there is a walled garden and an open lawn and wildflower meadow that leads down to ponds and the riverbank.
Across the lane from the entrance gate and as part of the six acres is a 2.5 acre field which the current owners have planted as part orchard and part kitchen garden, boasting a wonderful variety of fruit trees including apple, cherry, plum, pear and walnut.
The heart of the garden is undoubtedly the impressive two-level walled garden, with the heated swimming pool set right in the middle.
Most of the rooms are double aspect with natural light from both sides.
The bright and welcoming entrance hall, with open fireplace, leads into an elegant sitting room, which features another open fireplace and a bay window with window seat.
The stunning drawing room is a beautifully light and airy room, with sets of double doors opening out to both the walled garden and the courtyard garden. From the other side of the entrance hall there is a TV/cinema room.
The modern family kitchen and breakfast room very much represents the ‘hub’ of the home and features a large central island and a glass topped old water well. In addition, there is a large scullery, walk-in catering fridge, larder/pantry room, and beyond a useful laundry and boot room.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom suite comprises a bedroom area and luxury bathroom and dressing room. There are a further four bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor.
The second floor has been more recently converted into bedrooms and provides two further bedrooms and a bathroom giving a total of seven bedrooms for the main house which in all totals 4,850 sq ft in total.
For more information or to arrange a viewing, call Strutt & Parker on 01722 638305
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