House for sale, High Road, England, in Chigwell, United Kingdom

This impressive, Grade II, white-stucco family home has all the benefits of country living, yet is a mere 33 minutes away to central London via train. Having been in the same ownership for over 30 years the property is defined by its ample natural light, large living space and utmost privacy, this home has an abundance of sought after features including a private drive, 3 acres of land and swimming pool. Throughout the home traditional features can be found including Herringbone wooden flooring, a Georgian style cantilevered sweeping staircase, and a wood panelled family room. The traditional ash, dine-in kitchen has built in stainless steel appliances and a belfast sink. Just off of the kitchen there is a sitting room which has direct access to the patio and swimming pool. There is also a drawing room which leads on to the gardens, a dual aspect billiard room, formal dining room, family room, snug, study, large utility and wet room located on the ground floor. There are 5 bedrooms in the main house, with the principal bedroom comprising of a sitting room, dressing room and bathroom, and an additional wing which has four more rooms and a kitchen which is perfect for those with live-in staff. Additionally, there is a separate two bedroom cottage located in the grounds which could be rented out or used as a guest house. The home also has a period barn, garaging and a large driveway for multiple cars, as well as a basement which is over 1500 square feet. The impressive gardens unfold over 3 acres, and as well as a swimming pool, there is a tennis court and a patio which is perfect for alfresco dining in warmer months. The property is only five minutes from Chigwell underground station and less than ten minutes from South Woodford station, both of which offer a direct service, via the Central Line, in to London. Chigwell High Street, which is only five minutes away, has a lovely collection of independent shops, cafes and restaurants to explore. A selection of highly-rated schools and the vast open space of Epping Forest are also just a short drive from the home.