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£1,100,000
Land for saleCastle Street, Ongar, Essex CM5
6 beds
2 baths
3 receptions
Just added
Freehold
About this property
Approximately 4,850 sq ft over four storeys requiring restoration
About 300 m from Ongar high street
Adjoining a moated Motte and Bailey site
In all about 5.68 acres
No ongoing chain
Listed village house for restoration, steeped in history.
Description
Castle house is a landmark building and is Listed as being Grade II of architectural or historical interest. Dating from the 16th century and altered in the mid-Victorian period, the house provides four storeys including substantial cellars. Now in need of restoration, this is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the area’s prominent houses, located in a quiet backwater some 300m from Ongar high street.
A spacious hall includes a fine staircase and access to the principal reception rooms and the cellars. The reception rooms overlook the front gardens through deep shuttered windows which flood the rooms with natural light. The rooms feature high ceilings and exposed floorboards. At the rear of the house lies the study, a cosy snug, a boot room and a kitchen, all overlooking the rear courtyard and gardens. In addition there is a utility room and a cloakroom.
The first floor landing is spacious, well lit and enjoys a lovely vista. There are three large bedrooms on this floor. The principal bedroom suite runs the full depth of the house and includes an en suite dressing room and Jack & Jill bathroom. On the second floor are three further bedrooms and a bathroom.
Outside
The house stands centrally within its own gardens, adjoining an historical moated and Motte and Bailey site. There are two driveways - one into the front garden area, the other passing the side of the house between the moat and the house to a substantial courtyard behind the house. Beyond are treelined lawns which wrap around the moat.
Historical note
Early 19th century Castle House was the home of Congregational Minister Isaac Taylor, whose daughter Jane wrote many children’s poems, including 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star'.
Agent's note
Photos taken in 2023.
Location
Ongar High Street: 0.2 mile, Brentwood station: 7.2 miles (Crossrail service), M11 (Junction 7): 7.5 miles, Theydon Bois tube station: 9 miles, New Hall School: 15 miles, Felsted School: 19 miles (all distances approximate).
Castle house is located on a private lane within 300m of Ongar High Street which offers a range of shops, restaurants, pubs, a library, coffee shops and a deli. There are good transport links within a few miles and there are several well regarded state and private schools, some with transport pick-up points nearby.
Square Footage: 4,850 sq ft
Acreage:
5.68 Acres
Directions
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Additional Info
Services: Shared mains water (private pipes along the farm drive), mains drainage (private pipes along the farm drive), mains electricity. Gas central heating.
Description
Castle house is a landmark building and is Listed as being Grade II of architectural or historical interest. Dating from the 16th century and altered in the mid-Victorian period, the house provides four storeys including substantial cellars. Now in need of restoration, this is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the area’s prominent houses, located in a quiet backwater some 300m from Ongar high street.
A spacious hall includes a fine staircase and access to the principal reception rooms and the cellars. The reception rooms overlook the front gardens through deep shuttered windows which flood the rooms with natural light. The rooms feature high ceilings and exposed floorboards. At the rear of the house lies the study, a cosy snug, a boot room and a kitchen, all overlooking the rear courtyard and gardens. In addition there is a utility room and a cloakroom.
The first floor landing is spacious, well lit and enjoys a lovely vista. There are three large bedrooms on this floor. The principal bedroom suite runs the full depth of the house and includes an en suite dressing room and Jack & Jill bathroom. On the second floor are three further bedrooms and a bathroom.
Outside
The house stands centrally within its own gardens, adjoining an historical moated and Motte and Bailey site. There are two driveways - one into the front garden area, the other passing the side of the house between the moat and the house to a substantial courtyard behind the house. Beyond are treelined lawns which wrap around the moat.
Historical note
Early 19th century Castle House was the home of Congregational Minister Isaac Taylor, whose daughter Jane wrote many children’s poems, including 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star'.
Agent's note
Photos taken in 2023.
Location
Ongar High Street: 0.2 mile, Brentwood station: 7.2 miles (Crossrail service), M11 (Junction 7): 7.5 miles, Theydon Bois tube station: 9 miles, New Hall School: 15 miles, Felsted School: 19 miles (all distances approximate).
Castle house is located on a private lane within 300m of Ongar High Street which offers a range of shops, restaurants, pubs, a library, coffee shops and a deli. There are good transport links within a few miles and there are several well regarded state and private schools, some with transport pick-up points nearby.
Square Footage: 4,850 sq ft
Acreage:
5.68 Acres
Directions
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Additional Info
Services: Shared mains water (private pipes along the farm drive), mains drainage (private pipes along the farm drive), mains electricity. Gas central heating.
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