Norton Hall Cottages, Norton Mandeville, High Ongar, Ongar, CM5

Enjoying an unrivalled rural setting with panoramic views over the surrounding landscape from every window, is this immaculate home dating back to the 1860's. The property with its handsome Arts & Crafts facade & chimney, has been transformed in the last year, following a quality two storey rear extension and a complete, professional renovation programme. Norton Mandeville is a small, undulating and very pretty Essex village, equidistant from Chelmsford to the east, Brentwood to the south and the M11 motorway to its west. The extension now provides for a much larger entertaining kitchen, with an accompanying larder, utility and cloakroom. There are also 2 seating areas enjoying open fires and to the first floor are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The front gardens have been set aside for vehicle parking and the rear garden has been landscaped with a broad terrace, lawn and a raised decking area surrounding a timber cabin, ideal for WFH or gym use. This beautiful home stands on high ground overlooking the church, the farm and valley beyond, this is 'the good life' in respect of the home and setting, but an Ultrafast full fibre broadband installation and the needs and comforts of modern life, have now been catered for.

Porch
Original front door with welcome light to porch with a quarry tiled floor and semi-vaulted ceiling. Natural light is drawn from a window to the front elevation providing a far reaching view of neighbouring landscape. Exposed brickwork and additional half glazed timber door opening to hallway area.

Cloakroom
With a new white suite comprising of a low level wc with a hidden flush. Wall mounted hand basin with contemporary mixer tap and a storage cupboard below. Tiling to dado height. Matt black heated towel rail ladder. Extractor fan. Natural light drawn from obscure window to front elevation.

Sitting Room 3.62m (11' 11') x 3.10m (10' 2')
With a window to the front elevation affording a superb view over the surrounding landscape with a hospital style column radiator below. Exposed brick wall with timbers, floor to ceiling exposed chimney breast with an open hearth. Timber door providing access to staircase.

Kitchen / Dining / Family Room 8.16m (26' 9') x 5.83m (19' 2') > 2.92m (9' 7')
This is a sizeable L-shaped double aspect room of good proportions with windows and bifolding doors, all enjoying superb views of the historic rural landscape. Within the seating area there is a handsome floor to ceiling red brick fireplace of good proportions with an open hearth and a cast iron multi fuel stove inset. Quality floor running throughout and a newly installed kitchen provides much storage space. The vast room incorporates ample space for dining, seating and entertaining. Vertical column radiator x 2. Doors providing access to the larder and utility room and bifolds open to an extensive York stone terrace. Within the kitchen there are matt handleless light grey units complimented by 30mm bevelled granite worksurfaces and splashbacks. Integrated appliances include a large Rangemaster electric oven and hob, twin ovens and grill, plate warmer and 6 ring hob. Canopy style extractor hood above. Wine fridge and dishwasher Oven / microwave combination unit. Large central working island with a breakfast bar for two or three persons. Ample space for an upright American style fridge freezer. Splashbacks to granite work surfaces. Stainless Steel butler style Blanco basin with a contemporary mixer tap above and fine view through the window. Bifold doors providing access to the terrace. Door opening to larder

Larder
with floor to ceiling shelving providing an excellent food storage space.

Utility Room 1.91m (6' 3') x 1.40m (4' 7')
Floor standing oil combination boiler. Storage cupboard and space and plumbing for a washing machine. Complimented by 30mm granite work surfaces. Contemporary mixer tap with a Blanco butler sink.

Bedroom One 5.27m (17' 3') x 3.22m (10' 7') inc ensuite
The master bedroom is double aspect and features an en-suite shower room. Vaultd ceiling height and windows enjoy the stunning surrounding views. Radiator.

Ensuite Shower Room
Window to the side aspect providing natural light. Walk in wet room style shower with contemporary tiling. Drencher head above and handheld shower attachment. Low level wc. Wall mounted hand basin with contemporary mixer tap and storage cupboard below. Radiator. Tiled floor.

Bedroom Two 3.66m (12' 0') x 3.02m (9' 11')
Good sized double bedroom with a window affording a fine view over the neighbouring landscape. Floor to ceiling chimney breast with a handsome exposed feature fire with a cast iron basked and tiled surround. Storage cupboard. Radiator.

Bedroom Three 3.64m (11' 11') max x 2.05m (6' 9')
Window to rear aspect with far reaching view. Radiator.

Bathroom
Of good proportions. This is a feature bathroom. Window providing extensive rural view. Radiator. Exposed brickwork Feature fireplace with cast iron basket. Period style basin with a marble top and splashback. Contemporary mixer tap. Storage cupboard below. Low level wc. P shaped shower bath with mixer tap and handheld shower attachment. Feature ceramic tiling to floors and splashback areas. Radiator. Original eaves storage cupboard of excellent proportions.

Front Garden
Completely set aside for parking with space for 2 or 3 vehicles.

Rear Garden
Approximately 70ft in length. Immediately abutting the rear of the house is an extensive York stone terrace with ample space for outside entertaining. Exterior lighting and watertap. Matching path leads to the cabin at the bottom of the garden. The terrace gives way to a lawned garden surrounded by newly installed quality fencing. Side access and a well clipped hedge provides borders between the neighbouring cottage. At the bottom of the garden is a large raised decking area with ample space for outdoor entertaining. Newly installed oil tank.

Timber Cabin 3.45m (11' 4') x 2.24m (7' 4')
A very useful insulated cabin with power and light connected and windows providing a view of the garden and natural light. Ideal for office or gym use.