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£2,900,000

6 bed detached house for sale

Chelmsford Road, Margaret Roding, Dunmow, Essex CM6
6 beds
4 baths
7 receptions
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Guide price

£2,900,000

6 bed detached house for sale
Chelmsford Road, Margaret Roding, Dunmow, Essex CM6

    • 6 beds

    • 4 baths

    • 7 receptions

  • EPC Rating: F

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Added on 29/05/2025

About this property

  • Grade II Listed Former Rectory Georgian with Victorian additions influences and features

  • Seven double bedrooms – two en suites

  • Stunning vaulted conservatory Link

  • Detached one bedroom annexe

  • Garaging for 8 vehicles

  • Detached games room & gymnasium, detached workshop and heated outdoor swimming pool

  • About 7 acres

  • EPC Rating = F

An outstanding Grade II former Rectory on about 7 acres.

Description
This Grade II listed former Rectory in Margaret Roding, Essex, offers over 6,500 sq ft of meticulously restored living space set within about 7 acres of landscaped grounds. The grounds include a 50ft x 20ft barn, home office, triple garage, carport, tractor store, and a BBQ barn, along with a heated outdoor pool and tennis court. The residence features period Georgian details such as high ceilings, sash windows, and marble fireplaces, complemented by a handcrafted orangery and a self-contained 935 sq ft annexe.

Nestled within the serene confines of the Parish of Margaret Roding, this Grade II listed former Rectory stands as a testament to Georgian elegance, offering over 6,500 sq ft of meticulously restored living space. Set amidst approximately seven acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, the property is complemented by an additional 2,0054 sq ft of versatile outbuildings, including an extensive 50ft x 20ft barn, a bespoke home office, triple garage, carport, tractor store, and a charming BBQ barn.

A private gated entrance leads to a sweeping driveway, encircling a central courtyard that houses the main residence. The property boasts an array of period features synonymous with the late Georgian era, such as high ceilings, intricately hand-tooled cornicing, deep architraves, and original sash windows with glazing bars. Several elegant fireplaces with restored marble surrounds grace the interiors, seamlessly blending classical charm with contemporary comforts.

The ground floor unfolds through an inviting entrance hall, connecting to multiple reception rooms, many dual-aspect, offering captivating views over the grounds. Also including a handcrafted orangery that elegantly links the home to its verdant surroundings, creating a harmonious indoor-outdoor living experience.

The kitchen, features a central island, flows into an inner lobby providing access to a utility room and a self-contained two-storey annexe. The annexe encompasses 935 sq ft of thoughtfully designed space, including a kitchen, sitting room, bedroom, and en-suite shower room, offering ideal accommodation for guests or staff.

Outside
The property’s outdoor amenities feature a heated swimming pool set discreetly within the grounds, a hard-surface tennis court adjacent to open paddocks, with a established boundary protected by specimen trees, shrubs & well maintained beds. This exceptional residence offers a rare opportunity to acquire a piece of history, seamlessly blending timeless architectural beauty with modern luxury living.

Services
Oil fired central heating, private drainage, water and electricity are connected.

Location
Chelmsford City with its excellent shopping facilities and mainline train station (train time to London Liverpool Street within 32 minutes): 8.4 miles; Junction 8 on the M11: 9 miles; Bishops Stortford mainline train station: 11.3 miles (38 minutes to London Liverpool Street); Felsted School: 11.5 miles; Stansted airport: 13.3 miles. All distances approximate.

Nestled within the village of Margaret Roding, one of eight villages known as ‘The Rodings’, located just under 8 miles from Great Dunmow, offering a comprehensive range of amenities, such as shops, public houses, restaurants and schooling for all age groups and is also within easy access to the acclaimed Felsted and New Hall Schools. Excellent schooling in the larger town of Chelmsford which is under 9 miles away and Bishop’s Stortford, less than 12 miles away, both offering good rail links into London Liverpool Street and Cambridge and for the road user, junction 7 of the M11 is less than 10 miles away, also giving direct access to London and Cambridge. There are also superb nearby walks and cycle routes. Stansted’s International Airport is approximately 20 minutes by car.

Square Footage: 5,271 sq ft



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