Offers in excess of
£850,000
4 bedroom house for sale
Gilston, CM20
- A Stunning & Immaculately Presented Residence Arranged Over 3 Floors.
- Grade II Listed
- 4 Double Bedrooms
- 3 Bath/Shower Rooms
- Fabulous Bright Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- 2 Reception Rooms & Study
- 14 Acres of Communal Gardens, Tennis Courts & Lake
- Detached Single Garage En-Bloc
- Residential & Visitor Parking
- EPC Exempt
Key facts
Property description
An opportunity to acquire a unique part of a historic Manor House. Gilston Park House is a converted Victorian Gothic property, steeped in history and is set in 14 acres of pristine, private grounds on the Herts and Essex border. Originally built by Henry Chauncy and later rebuilt in a Victorian/Gothic style in 1852. This amazing building was later obtained, redeveloped and renovated by City & Country, in 2000, by a local developer who transformed this beautiful mansion into stunning individual homes and apartments.
This 4-bedroom beautifully finished home offers unique and versatile accommodation arranged over 3 floors and retains many original features, including high ceilings and large original stone mullion sash windows. The property also boasts a large single garage within a detached garage block, dedicated resident and visitor parking. EPC Exempt.
Important information for potential purchasers
We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.
Buyers information
To conform with government Money Laundering Regulations 2019, we are required to confirm the identity of all prospective buyers. We use the services of a third party, Lifetime Legal, who will contact you directly at an agreed time to do this. They will need the full name, date of birth and current address of all buyers. There is a nominal charge of £60 plus VAT for this (for the transaction not per person), payable direct to Lifetime Legal. Please note, we are unable to issue a memorandum of sale until the checks are complete.
Referral fees
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The Setting | ||||
Nestled in the Essex/Hertfordshire border, Gilston Park is surrounded by countryside, offering numerous country walks and within walking distance of a fabulous village pub and provides convenient access to Harlow and several charming market towns, including Bishop’s Stortford. It’s a short drive to Sawbridgeworth and Harlow, offering excellent shopping, leisure and commercial opportunities. The property benefits from easy access to the M11 and A10, facilitating seamless links to London and Cambridge by road and rail. Mainline railway stations both at Harlow Town and Sawbridgeworth provide direct connections to London Liverpool Street within 30 minutes and Cambridge. Additionally, Stansted’s International Airport is less than 30 minutes away by car or train. The area boasts numerous outstanding independent, international and state schools, making it an ideal location for families.
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Ground Floor Accommodation | ||||
A solid wood door from the main front door opens onto the property’s entrance hallway with a turned staircase rising to the first floor and further opens onto the dining room with snug seating area, perfect for entertaining, or just relaxing. This room has some fascinating original features, such as a ‘safe storage room’ and large windows overlooking the front and side of the property. A further door from the hallway leads to the beautifully fitted kitchen/breakfast room, again a bright room with high ceilings, fitted with a good range of wall and base units and integrated appliances, granite worksurfaces and natural slate flooring.
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Upper Floor Accommodation | ||||
The staircase rises to the first-floor landing area with doors leading to a generous main sitting room with feature fireplace and inset woodburner, lovely high ceilings and a large picture window overlooking the front aspect with wonderful far-reaching views. A double bedroom, currently being used as office space by the current owner and a beautifully fitted spa style bathroom completes this floor.A further staircase rises to the second floor which offers a further a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a further 2 double bedrooms and shower room.
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Outside | ||||
A sweeping gravel driveway leads to the front of the property and 2 allocated residents parking spaces and there are additional visitor parking spaces nearby. There is also a separate courtyard where the large garage is located which has power connected. All residents have the use of the most stunning 14 acre communal and landscaped gardens, the tennis courts and there is a lake.
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Services | ||||
Calor gas central heating, mains drainage, water & electricity are connected.
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Local Authority | ||||
East Hertfordshire District Council
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