Park Road, Little Easton, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2JH | Property for sale | Savills
3.06 Ac(1.24 Ha)
Guide price £1,465,000

Park RoadLittle Easton, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2JH

  • Freehold

Key features

  • 3 reception rooms
  • Bespoke kitchen with vaulted ceiling
  • Breakfast room, utility and boot room
  • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms in main house
  • Detached 1 bedroom cottage
  • In all, just over 3 acres
  • Tennis court, swimming pool

Grade II listed 4 bedroom house with detached cottage, situated in just over 3 acres.

About this property

  • Steeped in history, Little Barn was once part of the Little Easton Manor estate of the Countess of Warwick, a remarkable country estate renowned for its heritage and cultural legacy.

    Constructed in the mid-16th Century, Little Barn is a luxuriously appointed Grade II Listed timber-framed house with rendered elevations under a peg-tiled roof. Set in mature grounds of just over 3 acres, the house offers spacious family accommodation over two floors with a wealth of period features, as well as a detached cottage, heated outdoor swimming pool with pool house and tennis court, situated on the edge of the popular village of Little Easton.

    The property retains many period features, including exposed timber framing, original beams, leaded-light windows and brick fireplaces. The accommodation extends to approximately 2,744 sq ft in the main house and provides well-proportioned family living space arranged over two floors.

    The ground floor includes three reception rooms, comprising a drawing room with a large fireplace and wood-burning stove, a dining room and a family room. The kitchen/breakfast room features a vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and is complemented by a utility room and boot room.

    On the first floor are four bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms, including a principal bedroom with dressing room and ensuite facilities.

    Outside, the house is approached through automated gates and enjoys privacy. The gardens and grounds extend to just over 3 acres and include areas of lawn, mature trees and established planting as well as a large pond.

    There is also a heated swimming pool with pool house and a disused tennis court.

    In addition to the main house, there is a detached cottage providing useful ancillary accommodation and a detached double garage with a games room/studio above.

    View payable Stamp Duty for this property

This house has a lovely ambience to it, with elegant proportions and a wonderful aspect over the parkland style gardens. The self contained cottage annex and games room over the garage offer some lovely options to work from home or to accommodate extended family. Offered for sale chain free, this house has some great potential

Justin GodfreyProperty agent

Local information

  • Little Easton is a hamlet just outside the historic market town of Great Dunmow with excellent transport links provided by the A120 westbound to London Stansted International Airport and Bishop's Stortford which provides a motorway link via the M11 Junction 8 and a main line station with connections to London Liverpool Street taking from 43 minutes.
  • The village centres around a traditional village green and pond and lies approximately 2 miles from the market town of Great Dunmow, which offers a good range of everyday shopping, restaurants, cafés and leisure facilities.
  • A number of well-regarded state and independent schools can be found in the area, including Felsted School, Bishop's Stortford College and Helena Romanes School.
  • The surrounding countryside offers a variety of outdoor pursuits, with numerous walking and riding routes nearby, whilst golf clubs, leisure facilities and country pubs can all be found within easy reach.
  • Despite its rural setting, Little Barn enjoys convenient access to local amenities and transport links, making it well suited to both family living and commuting.

Additional information

  • Mains water, electricity. Oil fired central heating. Mains drainage. Various broadband options are available.
  • AGENTS NOTE: The rear portion of the garden, swimming pool and tennis court are rented out on a private basis for swimming lessons. This provides an attractive income stream but may be terminated with three months’ notice at any time following exchange of contracts if the purchaser so wishes.
  • Please be advised that some photographs have been digitally enhanced using artificial intelligence.
  • Directions: Heading North on the M11, exit at Junction 8 and take the A120 eastbound towards Great Dunmow. Exiting at Great Dunmow take the Thaxted road (B184) and after approximately 2 miles there is a turning on your left marked Little Easton. Take this turning and approximately half a mile later turn left with a property called Mawbyns on your right. The driveway entrance to Little Barn is located approximately 20 yards up on your left hand side.
  • EPC Rating: D
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: H