5 bed detached house for sale

Anchor Lane, Abbess Roding, Ongar, Essex CM5

Woodyhyde is a striking family home, offering over 3,000 sq ft of sympathetically updated accommodation across two generous floors. Period features have been carefully retained, including a wealth of exposed wall and ceiling beams and a large inglenook fireplace in the sitting room, adding charm and character throughout.

The ground-floor accommodation is arranged for comfortable family living, with an entrance hall leading to a double-aspect sitting room with double doors opening onto the rear garden. The kitchen and breakfast room forms the heart of the home, a spacious and inviting area for daily family use. Natural-finish wooden cabinetry provides ample storage, while a central island with a butcher’s block work surface offers additional preparation space. A farmhouse-style sink and a striking deep-blue range cooker create a charming focal point, set against an exposed brick wall with a timber beam shelf above. The breakfast area also benefits from double doors onto the rear garden, filling the room with natural light and providing easy access to outdoor family activities. A practical front-aspect study adjoins a large fitted utility room. Two well-proportioned bedrooms and a separate cloakroom complete the ground-floor accommodation.

On the first floor, the landing provides access to three well-proportioned double bedrooms. The spacious principal suite includes a separate dressing room and a generous en suite bathroom. The two additional bedrooms benefit from built-in wardrobes, and a separate shower room completes the floor.

The property is approached via a pair of timber gates with black metal frames, opening onto a gravel driveway and creating a welcoming, secure introduction. The drive leads into a broad courtyard, where a paved walkway guides the way to the striking black timber-clad frontage, punctuated by an expansive picture window. Traditional red-tiled pitched roofs and timber detailing provide a sense of classic rural character, while bold contemporary elements add individuality and distinction. To the rear, the gardens are laid mainly to lawn and complemented by mature trees and a summer house, with an adjoining seating area ideal for al fresco entertaining.

General
Local Authority: Epping Forest District Council
Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage, which we undertand is compliant.
Mobile and Broadband checker: Information can be found here
Council Tax: Band G
EPC Rating: C

Set in the semi-rural village of Abbess Roding, the property is surrounded by attractive Essex countryside and within easy reach of Ongar. The village itself has a peaceful, rural character with a parish church and scenic walking routes.

The nearby town of Chipping Ongar, approximately six miles away, offers a range of local amenities including shops, supermarkets, a post office, pubs and restaurants, a leisure centre, and both primary and secondary schooling.

For broader facilities, Bishops Stortford, around 10 miles from the property, provides excellent shopping, leisure and educational options. Transport links include the M11 wand a rail services from Sawbridgeworth to London Liverpool Street in around 35 minutes. London Stansted Airport is also just over 11 miles form the property.