Middle Lane, Ingrave, Essex, CM13

Ingrave Hall is a splendid early Victorian house in a semi-rural location occupying grounds of 7.9 acres. The accommodation is approached via a central entrance hall with cosy tv room/snug to one aspect and an elegant drawing room to the south aspect. Notable features in this room include the herringbone flooring, bespoke fitted furniture and fireplace. From the sitting room doors lead to both an impressive orangery with views across the front lawns, and the garden room. This is a modern extension and has a vaulted ceiling and log burner. Bi fold doors facing south lead from here to an exterior terrace with the enclosed swimming pool, barbecue area and pool, house. The kitchen/breakfast room has views across the courtyard and is fitted with a range of Shaker style cabinets with granite surfaces, a central island made of maple has a granite surface and includes a pantry and four oven Aga. To one side you can find another double glazed orangery with views across the grounds and beyond the kitchen, a utility room with an exterior door leading to a laundry room approached via a glass covered canopy. There is also a spacious cloakroom off the entrance hall.

The first floor accommodation comprises the principal bedroom, built in wardrobes an en suite bathroom and has views across the south and west aspects. Two further bedrooms and the family bathroom are also located on this floor. One of these bedrooms can be utilised independently, having a kitchenette and shower and has separate rear access via a wrought iron staircase.

Ingrave Hall enjoys the benefit of being within easy access to the towns of Shenfield and Brentwood with transport options including overground and underground rail services to central London. The location also offers excellent bridleways for the more equestrian owners. Outstanding shopping facilities can be found in the local towns as well as at Lakeside, Bluewater, Stratford's Westfield and central London. The area also has a good selection of both state and private schools.

A sweeping gravel drive divides the lawns approaching the front of the property and culminates in a circular turning area. To one side, the drive leads to further and six car garaging. Attached are two workshops and a range of storage sheds. The grounds extend to approximately 7.9 acres and include a courtyard adjacent to the kitchen. An enclosed garden to the east aspect and beyond, a caged vegetable patch and orchard with rare apple species. Within the grounds is a detached games room which, subject to consent, could offer excellent annexe facilities. The remainder of the formal grounds are laid to lawns with a range of mature trees and pond. The paddocks to the rear are post and rail fenced and include a floodlit manege and horse walker, and a stable block with three main stables, a tack room and two smaller stables.