Church RoadTolleshunt Major, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8AW

Situated within a lovely stretch of countryside, a manageable estate with an ancillary barn offering income potential or multi-generation living. Excellent leisure and equestrian facilities with direct access onto miles of bridleways.

The main house extends to an impressive 3,650 sq ft., with a blend of Georgian elegance and rustic period charm. Behind its symmetrical facade lies a versatile interior, where high-ceilinged reception rooms transition into older wings showcasing historic exposed timber framing. The reception hall features wooden flooring and a wood-burning stove, and provides access to the upper floor. The ground floor includes a dining room - a particularly noteworthy room featuring a deep bay window with integrated seating. Further rooms include a double-aspect sitting room with a log burner, a morning room with east-facing French doors, and a versatile games room complete with a bespoke drinks room. The heart of the home is the kitchen/breakfast room, anchored by a traditional AGA. A practical service wing includes a pantry and access to a charming covered veranda. Notably, there is significant potential to extend this wing to mirror the southern elevation, creating a substantial open-plan kitchen (subject to the necessary consents).

Across the first floor are seven to eight flexible bedrooms. The principal suite enjoys private en suite facilities, while the remaining rooms - one currently utilised as a study - are served by a family shower room and a period-style bathroom featuring a roll-top bath.

Set within beautiful, part-walled grounds, the estate offers a blend of leisure, lifestyle, and equestrian facilities, all framed by the serene backdrop of neighbouring farmland.

Leisure & Wellness
The outdoor heated swimming pool serves as a focal point for summer entertaining, featuring a tiled Roman end. The pool terrace provides ample space for al fresco dining and lounging, complemented by a summerhouse equipped with a sauna, hot tub and changing facilities. There is a floodlit tennis court, recently resurfaced by specialists ETC, including integrated basketball facilities and professional-grade fencing.

Equestrian Facilities
The equestrian set-up includes an all-weather manege and two separate stable blocks. These offer four full-sized stables, a dedicated tack room and storage. The paddocks, located to the south and bordered by elegant estate fencing, are well-serviced with independent water supplies.

Outbuildings and Garaging
A comprehensive range of outbuildings provides exceptional versatility. This includes a traditional cart lodge and a substantial barn currently housing a gym, alongside various garages and a workshop. Further structures include a dedicated plant/machinery store and the pool’s pump room.

Gardens and Grounds
The grounds feature two fenced ponds: a striking front pond with a floodlit mature tree and a secondary lily pond framed by silver birches. The expansive lawns include a bespoke play area with tree houses, an orchard and a productive kitchen garden with a greenhouse.

Ancillary barn
Extending to approximately 1,868 sq ft, this striking barn conversion offers a blend of heritage charm and versatile modern usage. Having secured planning for ancillary accommodation in 2006, and subsequent permission for holiday let use in 2010, the property presents a rare opportunity for those seeking a stylish guest cottage or a proven secondary income stream. The entrance sets an immediate tone of grandeur, with a soaring hallway showcasing a rich tapestry of exposed timber framing and rustic brickwork. This leads seamlessly into the magnificent 'Great Room' - a breathtaking, vaulted space anchored by a commanding limestone open fireplace. The room features split-level wooden flooring; the raised upper tier is traditionally believed to have served as a stage for local theatrical performances, a testament to the room’s exceptional proportions and acoustic volume. The ground floor further comprises a well-proportioned kitchen/breakfast room and two generous double bedrooms, one featuring an en suite. A separate family bathroom adds a touch of period elegance with its traditional roll-top bath.

Occupying the first floor is a third double bedroom with its own en suite. From here, a unique low-level opening leads through to a spacious snug, providing a tucked-away retreat - ideal for a playroom or media den.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Oil-fired heating. Private drainage (see Agent's Notes).

Local authority
Maldon District Council. Council tax: (house = H, barn = currently zero).

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