5 bed detached house for sale

Tomkyns Lane, Upminster RM14

Upminster Lodge Farm House is an individual and characterful country home, occupying a wonderful setting of just over an acre with attractive open countryside views. Combining the warmth and character of a traditional country home with generous and highly versatile accommodation, it offers a rare opportunity to enjoy a more rural lifestyle while remaining within easy reach of Upminster, Brentwood and London.

Being of bespoke Potton design - the house offers considerably more than first impressions might suggest, with an exceptional amount of space and flexibility for modern family living, combined with the stunning views.

At the heart of the home is a welcoming kitchen and dining space, with doors opening directly onto the patio and gardens beyond - ideal for relaxed family life and entertaining. An adjoining boot room and utility area provides valuable practical space, particularly useful for busy family life and those enjoying an outdoor or equestrian lifestyle.

The impressive orangery is a particularly appealing feature of the house, creating a wonderful connection between the home and its surroundings. Its vaulted ceiling rises to a glazed apex, flooding the room with natural light and providing a beautiful space from which to enjoy the garden throughout the seasons.

Further living accommodation includes a comfortable snug and separate sitting room, providing a choice of spaces for both everyday family life and entertaining.

The bedroom accommodation comprises four well-proportioned double bedrooms. Bedrooms one and two benefit from fitted wardrobes, with the principal bedroom offering particularly generous built-in storage. The second bedroom also has its own en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom with both bath and separate shower.

Perhaps one of the most remarkable aspects of Upminster Lodge Farm House lies below the main house. An extensive basement provides an exceptional amount of additional accommodation and space, extending to approximately twice the footprint of the house above.

Part of this level incorporates a further kitchen, shower room and substantial open-plan living and sleeping area, creating considerable flexibility for multigenerational living, older children, guests or an au pair. It could equally provide an excellent degree of separation for those working from home or requiring additional independent living space.

Beyond this is an extraordinary open area which considerably broadens the possibilities of the property. Its scale could lend itself to a substantial workshop, studio, gym, hobby space, or specialist vehicle collection storage - offering a degree of flexibility rarely found in a conventional family home.

Outside, the property comes into its own. Set within just over an acre, the gardens and grounds enjoy attractive views across the surrounding open countryside, creating a genuine sense of space, privacy and connection with the rural surroundings.

The setting may also appeal to those wishing to pursue an equestrian hobby, with its location and proximity to equestrian facilities making it especially well suited to that lifestyle. The surrounding area offers access to the Essex countryside while Upminster and Brentwood remain conveniently close for everyday amenities.

The combination of a characterful country home, extensive additional accommodation, substantial ancillary space and generous grounds makes Upminster Lodge Farm House a genuinely distinctive proposition - a home offering room not simply to live, but to accommodate family, work, hobbies and a country lifestyle.

Despite its countryside setting, the property is well connected to Upminster, Brentwood and the wider transport network.

For commuters, Upminster station provides regular c2c services to London Fenchurch Street, together with District Line and London Overground connections. Harold Wood station is also within convenient reach, providing direct Elizabeth line services into central London and beyond.

The area offers a good choice of both state and independent schooling. Nearby options include The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School in Upminster, while Brentwood offers further highly regarded choices including Brentwood School, Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School and Ursuline Preparatory School.

Upminster and Brentwood provide a broad selection of shops, restaurants, cafés, leisure facilities and everyday amenities, while the property’s location offers the opportunity to enjoy the surrounding Essex countryside and convenient access to major road connections.

As with Potton design, the property incorporates elements of timber-frame construction. Certain mortgage providers specialise in lending on properties of this type and buyers requiring finance are advised to discuss their requirements with their mortgage advisor.