Bishops Green, Barnston, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1NF | Property for sale | Savills
4,325 sq ft(401.81 sq m)
Guide price £1,750,000(€1,995,369)

Bishops GreenBarnston, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1NF

  • Sold

Key features

  • Sold in July 2023
  • Landscaped gardens and grounds
  • Approximately 5.3 miles to Felsted school
  • Bridleways and footpaths close by
  • Swimming pool
  • About 2.62 acres

Beautifully situated and versatile listed barn conversion .

About this property

  • Bishops is a thoughtfully converted barn, re-imagined for 21st century living, dating from the 17th century and listed Grade II of Architectural or Historical interest. The accommodation is well planned and versatile, predominantly single-storey accommodation, with a principal suite on the first floor. The hall occupies the centre of the barn, overlooked by the galleried landing and separated from a rear music room by a central fireplace with its red-brick chimney piercing the full height of the barn. The principal reception rooms have been designed to overlook the gardens and grounds at the rear and the south-east orientation provides for light-filled rooms. A study is fitted with bespoke furniture, making for a lovely work-from-home environment. Centre stage lies the 22' kitchen/ breakfast room fitted with solid wood Shaker-style units anchored around a peninsular bar. The floor is finished with clay tiles, which continue into a dining room, partially separated with studwork from the kitchen. The dining area has full-height glazed doors opening onto the terrace for al fresco dining in the warmer months.

    The north wing lends itself as a potential annexe, with its own entrance from the courtyard. An inner hall includes a temperature-controlled wine room, with full-height glass doors providing a contemporary feature. A notable sitting room features a suspended wood burner - an architecturally stunning focal point, with its flue rising into a timber ceiling. A glass wall of doors open onto the rear terrace. The wing also includes a utility room, a cloakroom and adjoining store rooms. The south wing provides three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a gym/family room - a large room, finished with a wooden floor and including a sauna.

    There is an extensive underground storage area, accessed from a trapdoor in the hallway, a former pool room and a very useful area.

    The principal bedroom suite on the first floor is orientated to overlook the grounds, featuring a vaulted ceiling and en suite shower room. A principal bath/shower room is situated on the opposite side of the landing.

    Outside
    Electric gates open into a long drive which threads through the grounds to a block-paved parking courtyard in front of the barn. From here is a double carport and stores. The gardens and grounds have been professionally landscaped to provide all-year colour and interest. To the south, a tennis court needs a degree of restoration, and adjoins extensive areas of lawn. Behind the barn is a swimming pool covered with a concertina glass top, and mature yew hedging separates a vast stone terrace, with island beds planted with evergreens - a lovely space for entertaining.

    All in around 2.62 acres.

    View payable Stamp Duty for this property

I love the blend of period features and modern finishes, creating a beautiful and functional home.

Stephen WhiteProperty agent

Local information

  • A120: 2 miles, Felsted School: 5.3 miles, Stansted Airport: 8.4 miles, Chelmsford City: 12 miles. All mileages approximate.
  • Bishops Green is a rural hamlet located between Great Dunmow and High Easter and is known for its country pub, The Spotted Dog. The property is conveniently located about 2 miles outside the market town of Great Dunmow, which has a good range of shops and an out-of-town supermarket. The A120 dual carriageway has an intersection within 2 miles providing access to the M11 (junction 8), Stansted Airport terminal to the west and Braintree and Colchester to the east. The city of Chelmsford is easily accessed via the A130 and offers a more extensive range of shopping facilities and a railway station with trains to Liverpool Street (35 minutes). There are also railway stations at Stansted Airport (Liverpool Street from 32 minutes) and Bishop's Stortford (Liverpool Street from 30 minutes).
  • There are excellent educational facilities in the area, including Felsted Preparatory and public schools about 5.3 miles away. There is a choice of infant, junior and secondary schools in Great Dunmow, while in Chelmsford city (12 miles) the County High School for Girls and King Edward VI Grammar school and New Hall are renowned for their academic results.

Additional information

  • Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.
  • Local authority: Uttlesford District Council. Council tax band = G.
  • Directions: From Bishop's Stortford take the A120 to Great Dunmow and continue along the bypass at Dunmow until turning right at the roundabout with the A130. On entering Barnston take the first turning right into High Easter Road and follow this road for 1.8 miles and the entrance will be found on the left-hand side after the Spotted Dog pub. What3words location: spades.bravery.expecting Postcode: CM6 1NF
  • EPC Exempt
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: G