The Grange, Woodham Mortimer, Maldon, CM9

A very handsome Georgian home of quality with an adjoining plot and independent annexe. The Grange is a distinguished & superbly proportioned Grade 11 listed country house, extensively restored throughout, and enhanced by classically symmetric red brick elevations. Set well back off the road, both the house and annexe barn overlook the surrounding private grounds of 3.39 acres. The main house provides 6000 square feet of immaculate accommodation over 3 floors, linked by a twisted baluster staircase reputed to come from Beeleigh Abbey. The annexe, standing adjacent to The Grange and approached over a second driveway extends to almost 900 square feet, providing high-end independent accommodation for venerable staff or relatives. The house has been the subject of a significant modernisation project and beyond what is immediately and visually apparent, The Grange has also been re-wired, and a new plumbing and drainage system are in place.
The Grange is located within the village of Woodham Mortimer, with both Danbury & Maldon close by, providing excellent amenities. Seven miles to the east is the city of Chelmsford with its excellent choice of facilities, including two outstanding grammar schools, a bustling shopping centre, a main line train station into London's Liverpool Street and access onto the A12.



Reception Hall 9.65m (31' 8') x 5.35m (17' 7')
An impressive room and gathering area with twin sash windows either side of the front door, providing much natural light. The room has a porcelain tiled floor running throughout and a period fireplace provides a focal point and encompasses a cast iron stove. Fluted pillars support the squared arch to the inner hall & lobby, this grand area provides access to the downstairs rooms and features a superb twisted baluster oak staircase, reputed to come from the monastery Beeleigh Abbey.

Guest cloakroom
Accessed from the inner hallway, the guest cloakroom features a low level wc and an adjacent hand basin, a granite surround and splashback with a contemporary mixer tap. Deep skirting boards and a tiled floor runs throughout.

A much smaller and originally the servants staircase provides access to the first and second floors.
External door providing access to the side of the house. Rear door providing access to terrace and garden to the back of the house. Large sash window with shutters providing natural light from the rear of the house. Deep cloaks cupboard, an understair cupboard for storage and original bookshelves provides additional features. Ornate coving to flat finish ceiling and original shutters adorn the windows.

Drawing Room & Library 9.37m (30' 9') x 5.40m (17' 9')
A fine double aspect reception room with a vast sash window to the front aspect featuring original shutters and providing natural light. The room is partially divided by a large wide ornate arch with a handsome feature fire, a marble surround and plinth and a cast iron stone inset. Deep skirting boards, ornate coving to flat finished ceiling. Period style cupboards and book shelving. French doors with shutters providing access to the rear terrace.

Dining Room 5.40m (17' 9') x 5.36m (17' 7')
The formal dining room is accessed from the reception hall as well as the inner hallway. A vast sash window, with original shutters, to the front elevation provides natural light. Handsome stone fireplace surround with a cast iron basket on a marble plinth provides a feature. Ornate coving to flat finished ceiling. Deep recess with the butlers preparation area and cupboards below providing storage.

Snug 6.07m (19' 11') x 3.69m (12' 1')
An informal double aspect reception room adjacent to the kitchen with views over the front driveway and side gardens. Cast iron fireplace with marble surround and mantle with a stone plinth. Either side of fireplace are built in storage cupboards. The sash windows provide much natural light and there is a continuation of the porcelain tiled floor running throughout. Additional storage cupboards. Ornate coving flat finished ceiling. Feature ceiling for lantern. Deep skirting boards.

Kitchen 14.00m (45' 11') x 4.90m (16' 1') average
This vast double aspect room is the hub of the house and features a spacious dining area with scope to cater for 20 + guests. The kitchen area is very well planned and functional with an accompanying utility room, as well as a large walk-in refrigerated room and a second ground floor W.C.
Bespoke cabinetry at base and eye level providing extensive storage options, all complimented by granite work surfaces, a central island and a herringbone porcelain floor runs throughout. Integrated appliances include a large oil fired Aga, and a modern Rangemaster double oven with a canopied extractor fan. There are various hand-basins throughout this fully functioning kitchen and additional integrated appliances include two dishwashers and two undercounter freezers and a fridge.

Utility Room - 3.25m (10' 8') x 2.61m (8' 9')
Continuation of the cabinetry units at base and eye level. Two washing machines. Continuation of the porcelain floor. Tumble dryer. Door to exterior. Sash window providing natural light. Walk in boiler room with twin unvented Megaflow heating system. Water softener. Floor standing oil boiler. Matching granite work surfaces. Stainless steel basin with swans neck mixer tap. Ornate coving to flat finished ceiling.






Galleried First Floor Landing
Providing access to five first floor double bedrooms all with ensuite facilities and a secondary servants staircase ascends to the second floor ancillary accommodation.

Bedroom One 4.80m (15' 9') x 4.34m (14' 3')
The principal bedroom suite including the bathroom spans the full depth of the house which measures just under 10m, the suite encompasses a generous bedroom, lots of built in wardrobes and storage, and a vast bathroom. Handsome fireplace with surround and mantle. High sash window provides natural light and half glazed doors provide access to the bathroom.

Ensuite Bathroom
A vast, beautiful bathroom suite incorporating a cast iron stand alone tub, walk in wet room shower, and his and hers basins surrounded by a granite work surface. Floor to ceiling storage cupboards. Low level wc. The bathroom is beautifully decorated and stylish, with a double aspect affording far reaching views. Coving to flat finished ceilings. Chrome heated towel rail ladder.

Bedroom Two 5.47m (17' 11') x 4.37m (14' 4')
A large double bedroom with a sash window providing natural light and a view over the adjoining fields and woodland. Handsome fireplace surround, with a hearth & plinth and mantle with a cast iron basket inset. Coving to flat finished ceiling. Ornate coving. Archway to en suite bathroom and dressing area.

En-suite Bathroom
This is a large en-suite facility with natural light drawn from a Velux window above. Four floor to ceiling cupboards providing dressing room space. The bathroom area is fully tiled with a modern bath, mixer tap and handheld shower attachment. Walk in wet room shower cubicle and low level wc. Hand basin with granite surround and splashback with a modern mixer tap. Chrome heated towel rail ladder. Radiator.

Bedroom Three 5.29m (17' 4') x 4.42m (14' 6')
A large double bedroom with natural light drawn from a sash window to the front aspect providing a view over neighbouring fields and woodland. Within the bedroom there is an extensive range of built in closet style wardrobes and cupboards. Ample space for standalone furniture. Access to the ensuite bathroom.

Ensuite Bathroom
This is a very well proportioned room and natural light is drawn from a sash window to the front aspect. Within the bathroom there is an enclosed bath with modern mixer tap and handheld shower attachment. Hand basin with a granite work surface surround with a low level wc. Walk in wet room shower cubicle with a mains fed shower.

Bedroom Four 4.04m (13' 3') x 3.60m (11' 10')
A fine bedroom suite with twin sash windows to the rear aspect providing a view over the terraces and lawns as well as the farmland beyond. Ample space for standalone furniture and twin doors provide access to the ensuite facilitiy.

En-suite Bathroom
Of excellent proportions, featuring a large modern bath with mixer tap. Chrome heated towel rail ladder. Wall mounted hand basin with a granite surround. Floor to ceiling display storage for towels. Low level wc and large walk in wet room cubicle and natural light is drawn from a Velux window above and there are twin storage cupboards either side of the basin for clothing.


Bedroom Five 4.15m (13' 7') x 3.36m (11' 0')
A fine double bedroom with a large sash window providing views over the terrace, lawns and farmland beyond. Floor to ceiling built in wardrobes and twin doors provide access to the ensuite.

Ensuite Shower Room
Large walk in fully tiled shower cubicle with mains fed shower. Hand basin with granite surround and splashback. Low level wc. Chrome heated towel rail ladder. Natural light drawn from a sash window to the rear elevation.


Second Floor Accommodation
The second floor accommodation features two large rooms as well as two bathrooms and the accommodation on offer could certainly be adapted. One could accommodate two double bedrooms a reception room and two bathrooms, alternatively, the larger of the two bathrooms could be developed into a kitchen and one could provide a fully self contained annexe for an au-pair.

Bedroom 6 + TV area - 10.23m (33' 7') x 3.71m (12' 2')
This is the largest of the rooms, there is a natural divide created by a floor to ceiling brick fireplace with a coal fire hearth and this natural divide can section of a reception room or a bedroom. Excellent view from two multi pane Georgian windows and a small storage cupboard. Exposed beamwork.

Bedroom 7- 4.12m (13' 6') x 3.82m (12' 6')
Multi pane Georgian window provides natural light. Original exposed timbers.

En-suite bathroom (1)
(Some restricted headroom) there is an enclosed bath with mixer tap and handheld shower attachment. Wall mounted hand basin with granite surround and work surface. Low level wc. Chrome heated towel rail. Ceramic tiled floor. Velux window provides natural light. Large walk in closet area / storage providing extensive storage for suitcases. Walk in wet room shower.

En-suite bathroom (2)
(Some restricted headroom) Enclosed modern with with mixer tap and handheld shower attachment. Wall mounted hand basin with granite surround and splashback. Low level wc. Walk in wet room shower cubicle with mains fed shower. Chrome heated towel rail. Fully tiled.



The Stables / Garage Block
Originally the stable block, this is an aesthetically attractive brick built building with an ornate clocktower above and a tiled and pitched roof, provides garaging for two large vehicles. Additionally the building encompasses a large workshop, a dog kennel and the gardeners W.C. The stables, with power and light connected, extend circa 11m x 4.33 internally.

The Annexe Barn 893 square feet
Of brick structure with a pitched and tiled roof and timber clad elevations. The annexe is a superb addition to the Grange and offers fully independent and functioning accommodation for an elderly relative, independent teenager or full-time staff.

Sitting Room - 8.71m (28' 7') x 3.84m (12' 7')
An impressive treble aspect room with a vaulted ceiling, vast french doors with matching panes either side provide much natural light in to this wide open reception room. Tiled floor and exposed timbers throughout, built in fire.

Kitchen / Dining Room - 8.71m (28' 7') x 3.85m (12' 8')
Enjoying much natural light and with quality units providing much storage at base and eye level with pewter handles and granite work surfaces. Integrated appliances include a Rangemaster double oven and grill, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Stainless steel basin with swans neck mixer tap. Utility cupboard. Oil fired central heating boiler with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Cloakroom - With a white suite comprising of a low level wc, wall mounted hand basin with tiled splashback and tiled floor running throughout.

Bedroom - 5.09m (16' 8') x 4.92m (16' 2')
A superb bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers and beamwork. The room is double aspect with bespoke double glazed windows providing natural light. Quality range of built in bedroom furniture for storage.

En-suite Shower Room]
With porcelain tiling with walk in shower cubicle, low level wc, wall mounted hand basin, chrome heated towel rail. Storage cupboard. Tiling to floor.






The gardens
The plot of 3.39 acres is accessed via 3 gated entrances from Southend Road. The Grange is accessed via the largest of the entrances and the driveway extends significantly, providing extensive parking and access to the main house and the garage block. The house and grounds are very private and hidden from the road, behind high hedging and feature trees including Yew, Magnolia, Beech, Spruce & Scots Pine, Birch, Box Elder field Maple, Whitebeam, and Turkey Oak to name but a few.
To the rear of the main house is a extensive terrace for entertaining and this gives way to sweeping lawns with deep well stocked borders. An array of pathways providing access from one feature of the garden to another. Beyond the formal lawn is a fenced tennis court, a large vegetable plot, wood store and dog kennels and a chicken coop. An original brick wall with wrought iron gates provides a divide and access to the barn and adjoining land. Outbuildings include an avery and a workshop. Original vegetable plot.