House for sale in Onslow Green, Barnston, Dunmow - 4 bedrooms

  • Guide Price of £725,000
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  • 4 bedrooms
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JUST REDUCED. Marketed exclusively through Walkers Country and Equestrian this charming, Listed Grade II property, was built we believe some 400 years ago and is enchantingly situated on a mature plot of about 2.2 acres which includes three stables/ hay store and two bay open cart lodge suit buyer wishing to have their horse or pony at home.



Originally three cottages, Little Penton has been sympathetically and lovingly restored by the current owners, which includes a handcrafted bespoke kitchen with Aga and quality bathrooms.

The interior features a wealth of exposed oak joinery and original fireplaces, with a combination of oak, brick and travestine floors.

The external elevations are rendered and gently colour washed under a thatched roof, relieved with pretty leaded windows, the kitchen, which is a later single storey extension, has a pitched and tiled roof. Situated in the pretty hamlet of Onslow Green with easy access to Stanstead Airport and the popular school at Felsted makes this a most desirable home to purchase. Our clients have loved every moment at Little Pentons and  are regretfully moving due to a "further addition" to the family, they now require more space.

Originally three cottages, Little Penton has been sympathetically and lovingly restored by the current owners, which includes a handcrafted bespoke kitchen with Aga and quality bathrooms.

The interior features a wealth of exposed oak joinery and original fireplaces, with a combination of oak, brick and travestine floors.

The external elevations are rendered and gently colour washed under a thatched roof, relieved with pretty leaded windows, the kitchen, which is a later single storey extension, has a pitched and tiled roof. Situated in the pretty hamlet of Onslow Green with easy access to Stanstead Airport and the popular school at Felsted makes this a most desirable home to purchase. Our clients have loved every moment at Little Pentons and  are regretfully moving due to a "further addition" to the family, they now require more space.

The accommodation is now described in greater detail:

Main entrance through solid oak entrance door leading through to the:

DINING HALL/SITTING ROOM:  11.28m (37ft ) x 4.24m (13ft 11in)  A stunning and well proportioned room with sitting and dining space, featuring an  Inglenook fireplace with oak bressummer and raised stone hearth to the dining area. An additional mellow brick fireplace with oak bressummer on raised red brick hearth is focal to the sitting area. (both with LPG gas facility.) A wealth of exposed oak timbers and beams with open stud partitioning which creates an intimate dining area. Attractive Traverstine tiles and original exposed brick laid to the floor with underfloor heating . Double aspect with windows to the front and rear, heavy oak entrance door and  staircase  to the first floor.

GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM:  2.82m (9ft 3in) x 1.37m (4ft 6in)  Fitted with a contemporary suite comprising  bowl with chrome mixer tap with cupboard beneath, low flush wc with concealed cistern and fully enclosed, fully tiled shower cubicle. Part tiling to the walls and tiling to the floor with underfloor heating. Chrome heated towel rail, Xpelair unit and secondary glazed opaque window to the rear. Exposed oak timbers.

RECEPTION TWO/FAMILY ROOM:  6.63m (21ft 9in) x 5.21m (17ft 1in)  With deep  Inglenook fireplace with oak bressummer,  raised hearth and copper canopy. Exposed oak timbers and beams and wide oak exposed flooring. Square bay window to the front, twin windows to the side with small porthole. Original heavy  oak door leading to the front garden.  and a small staircase leading to the first floor and bedroom two. An all purpose room ideal for the family or formal dining room if required.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM:  6.1m (20ft) x 3.94m (12ft 11in) Recently fitted with a range of quality bespoke cabinets comprising waist and eye level units in cream, with granite working surfaces. China butler sink inset in work surface with drainer and chrome mixer tap. Integrated dishwasher and space for fridge/freezer, housing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Four oven AGA with two ring hob and warming plate. Exposed oak stud partitioning,  Traverstine floor tiling and window overlooking the garden. Further staircase rising to the first floor and built in cupboard housing the boiler. Ample room for breakfast table and chairs, stable door to the side garden.

LANDING: With a window to the rear letting in plenty of natural light. Storage cupboard with shelving.

MASTER BEDROOM:  4.17m (13ft 8in) x 3.43m (11ft 3in) maximum   A double bedroom with access to landing two and central landing. Wide oak exposed flooring  and timbers and beams. Window to the front.

BEDROOM 4:  3.02m (9ft 11in) x 2.64m (8ft 8in) into recess

Adjacent to the master bedroom and currently used as a nursery. Window to the front, exposed oak timbers and beams. Would make an ideal study if required.

BEDROOM THREE:  4.27m (14ft 0in) x 3.12m (10ft 3in)  Window to the front, exposed chimney breast and oak timbers and beams. Built-in fitted double wardrobe.

LANDING : With hanging rail, exposed timbers and beams, wide oak flooring and staircase leading to the kitchen. Access to:

FAMILY BATHROOM:  2.92m (9ft 7in) x 2.24m (7ft 4in)  Fitted with a three piece white suite comprising pedestal basin, toilet and ball and claw french bath with telephone mixer tap shower attachment. Part tiling to the walls, exposed timbers and cupboard housing the cylinder. Window to the front and wide oak exposed  floor.

From the family room a small staircase leads to the first floor and  landing, with eaves storage and exposed mellow brick chimney breast.

BEDROOM TWO:  4.88m (16ft ) into the recess x 3.05m (10ft ) 

Window to the side, fitted cupboards, drawer units and single wardrobe. Exposed oak timbers.

Leading to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER: Fitted with a fully tiled shower cubicle and toilet.

GROUNDS: The grounds are approached from a gravelled driveway with off road parking for several vehicles.

FRONT GARDEN: The front garden is laid primarily to lawn with a variety of specimen trees and evergreens, creating seclusion and privacy from the road. Central lawned area.

REAR GARDEN:  Unoverlooked with a large expanse of lawn with a variety of specimen and fruit trees creating total seclusion. The paved terrace includes an ornamental pond.  

OUTBUILDINGS: To the East of the property are:

STABLES:  Three timber framed stables with small hay store. Adjacent:

CARTLODGE:  Two bay open cart lodge with pitched and tiled roof. Further access to the road. Adjacent two good size greenhouses.

SERVICES:   Mains water and electricity with private drainage (new eco system installed). Oil central heating.Alarm system.

Uttlesford District Council.

LOCATION: Ideally located within  a short driving distance to London international airport at Stansted, with mainline station into London.  The nearest main town at Great Dunmow is host to many beautiful period buildings with a wealth of interesting independently run shops. To the South is the country town of Chelmsford providing multiple shopping facilities. For the motorist the A120 which connects to the M11 at junction 8,  and the A12  which connects to the M25 at junction 28, are both within easy driving distance.

DIRECTIONS: Travelling on the A12 from Brentwood toward Colchester, continue past Chelmsford taking the slip road at Boreham interchange (signposted Stansted, Sudbury, Braintree) at the roundabout take the second exit following the signs to Stansted, continue on this road following the signs to Stansted A130, continue following the signs to Gt. Dunmow and Felsted continue on this road across country, passing through Ford End and a short way after you will see a left hand turn saying Onslow Green and the property can  be found the first on the right hand side.

property reference: WALK90006725