Parsonage Downs, Great Dunmow, Essex... 6 bed detached house for sale

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Parsonage Downs, Great Dunmow, Essex... 6 bed detached house for sale

Parsonage Downs, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6
£2,000,000

Our Summary

  • It is important to note that this section and indeed the dining room could be reconfigured to create a more modern open plan kitchen/living/dining space if required – subject to the relevant consents
  • Permission was previously granted to convert one of the rear windows in the sitting room to an entrance door, which would make the whole level self-contained, if an incoming family wanted to create a substantial lower floor apartment (stpp)
  • There is further potential to create a small ensuite shower to bedroom two or indeed potential to give access to the existing family bathroom to create a Jack and Jill
  • There is also a hard surface tennis court which is in fantastic condition and adjacent to the main entrance, a generous post and rail paddock offering equestrian potential, which backs onto the wonderful views across further open countryside
  • Potential to create a self contained apartment

Description

This stunning Georgian residence, dating back to 1815, sits amidst idyllic semi-rural surroundings with breathtaking countryside views, yet remains within walking distance of the market town of Great Dunmow. The property boasts 6/7 bedrooms, six generous reception rooms, a detached two-storey annexe/barn, indoor swimming pool complex, hard surface tennis court, and extensive formal grounds. The property's interior features a blend of vintage charm and modern styling, with generous ceilings, deep sash windows, and a farmhouse-style kitchen. The ground floor has five formal reception rooms, including a breakfast room, formal dining room, and a sitting room with a wood-burning stove. The first floor has a family bathroom and five double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. The property also features a detached barn with a one-bedroom guest space, an indoor leisure complex with a heated pool, hot tub, and summer kitchen, and a double garage. The beautifully manicured gardens, featuring a sunken pond, lawns, and mature hedging, provide a serene atmosphere, while the property's multiple outdoor spaces, including a south-facing terrace and lower-level patio, offer ample opportunities for relaxation and entertainment.