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Castle Street, Ongar, Essex, CM5 6 bed detached house for sale
Castle Street, Ongar, Essex, CM5
£1,100,000
Castle Street, Ongar, Essex, CM5
£1,100,000
Our Summary
- Listed village house for restoration, steeped in history
- Now in need of restoration, this is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the area’s prominent houses, located in a quiet backwater some 300m from Ongar high street
- Approximately 4,850 sq ft over four storeys requiring restoration
Description
This historic village house, listed as Grade II, dates back to the 16th century and has been altered in the mid-Victorian period. The property features four storeys, including substantial cellars, and is in need of restoration. The spacious hall has a fine staircase and leads to principal reception rooms and cellars, which overlook the front gardens through deep shuttered windows. The rooms have high ceilings and exposed floorboards. The property also includes a study, snug, boot room, and kitchen, all overlooking the rear courtyard and gardens. The house has a total of six bedrooms, including a principal bedroom suite with an en-suite dressing room and Jack & Jill bathroom. The property sits within its own gardens, adjoining a historical moated and Motte and Bailey site, and has two driveways and a substantial courtyard. With its rich history and stunning architecture, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history.