Detached house for sale in Dunmow CM6, 6 Bedroom

Howlands is a period Grade II listed country house located on the outskirts of the village of Felsted, offering accommodation arranged over two floors. The accommodation is approached via a central entrance hall having three staircases to the first floor and a part glazed wall looking into the Kitchen/Breakfast room. This is fitted with range of bespoke maple units with granite surfaces. Integrated appliances include a Miele dishwasher and microwave and a five oven Age as well as an American fridge/freezer.

Three charming reception rooms have a range of original features including a wealth of beams. The dining room has an open fireplace with a recessed Dovre log burning stove, whilst the sitting room has an inglenook fireplace with wrought iron hood. These rooms are joined via a connecting door. The drawing room to the rear also has an open fireplace with a steel hood and French doors to the rear aspect. The rear lobby/drinks room has a range of fitted unit, a sink and door to the rear terrace. The shower/utility room has a fully glazed double cubicle. WC and basin, and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer and glass washer. Three staircases from the entrance hall lead to the first floor. A turning staircase to the main landing serves bedrooms 3,4 and 5 and a family bathroom. The second staircase leads to the master bedroom, fitted with a range of wardrobe units and has access to the en suite bathroom having a white suite, marble surfaces and Travertine flooring. Bedrooms 2 and 6 are accessed from a third staircase and are serviced by another family bathroom. All the bedrooms have superb views over the grounds, with 4 of them having airconditioning.

The grounds extend to approximately five acres and include a lake and numerous outbuildings. These include a Barn/Games room, ideal for entertaining having central heating, a log burner and a mezzanine floor approached via a spiral wrought iron staircase. To the rear is a strong room/wine store. A large garage block provides cover for five vehicles, with a three bay cart lodge and double garage. Light and power is connected. Above is a spacious annexe equipped with a kitchen and bathroom, and approached via an exterior staircase. A second barn with double doors has electric heating with a WC and kitchen area. To the rear is a tack room and three loose boxes. The stable yard is fully enclosed with the three loose boxes, a hay barn and further storage for garden equipment. The remainder of the grounds is a mixture of lawns and paddocks, with large Harrod Victorian greenhouse, a vegetable garden with automatic watering system, and a lake with a jetty and breeze house with heating and lights. Also within the grounds is an Astro Turf tennis court and heated swimming pool.

The property is located in the village of Felsted whilst being surrounded by open countryside; conveniently located in central Essex. Everyday amenities are available in the village; offering convenience stores, post offices and public houses. Great Dunmow, with its supermarkets and bustling high street of independent stores, is just over six miles away whilst the City of Chelmsford offering a full and comprehensive range of commercial, shopping and entertainment amenities is within 10 miles to the South. Chelmsford Railway Station provides a regular service to London Liverpool Street with an approximate journey time of 36 minutes. Stansted Airport, 13 miles to the west, caters for domestic flights and international destinations. The area is known for a number of excellent schools, both state and private. Chelmsford boasts two grammar schools, Chelmsford County High School and King Edward VI; and there are also New Hall and the Felsted Schools.