Piercing Hill, Theydon Bois, Epping, Essex, CM16 7JW | Property for sale | Savills
281.59 sq m
Guide price £2,000,000(€2,367,970)

Piercing HillTheydon Bois, Epping, Essex, CM16 7JW

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Key features

  • Five bedroom character house in need of modernisation
  • Mature 0.4 acre plot
  • Premier location
  • Tube station 0.8 mile
  • Detached garage
  • Rare opportunity

A fine character house occupying a wonderful mature plot extending to 0.4 acres. The house is in need of modernisation and offers potential to extend or update, subject to consent.

About this property

  • A fine five bedroom Victorian villa offered for sale in an unrestored condition, set in 0.4 acres of mature grounds. The house is rich in period detail, typical of properties of the era, with tall ceilings and large windows which flood the house with natural light. The house is locally listed and considered to be a Heritage Asset. It is described by the council as a ''Large 19th century dwelling with smooth render and decorative quoins and a pair of single storey canted bay windows. Pitched slate roof with decorative clay ridge tiles. Subservient later 2 storey side extension. Forms part of a group of distinctive detached late 19th century houses varied in appearance but with a unifying architectural character and materials palette of stock brick and painted render. Included for strong group aesthetic value''

    The ground floor offers an entrance hall leading to three individual reception rooms, each with its own character. There is a kitchen/breakfast room with a range of cupboards and appliances including an Aga cooking range. There is a ground floor bathroom, a pantry and utility room.

    The first floor comprises a main bedroom suite with bathroom and walk in wardrobe. There are four further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

    The house is approached via a gravel driveway leading to a detached garage. There is a pathway to the front door flanked by lawned areas with flowering borders. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of mature trees and plants.

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A rarely available locally listed Victorian villa in need of modernisation, set in wonderful mature grounds located in a premier road.

David BloomfieldProperty agent

Local information

  • Theydon Bois is a popular village with a good range of local amenities including a selection of shops, pubs, restaurants and Central Line tube station. There is a typical village green complete with duck pond, a golf course and access into Epping Forest.
  • Piercing Hill contains some of the village's finest houses and number 29 lies within 0.8 mile of the tube station and shops. There are several well regarded local state and private schools, particularly Theydon Bois Primary School, and access to M11 & M25 junctions which are within a few miles.

Additional information

  • EPC Rating: D
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: G