High Road, England, Chigwell, England IG7

This impressive, Grade II, white-stucco family home has all the benefits of country living, yet is a mere 33 minutes away to central London via train. Having been in the same private family ownership for over 30 years the property is defined by its ample natural light, large living space and utmost privacy, this home has an abundance of sought after features including a private drive with parking for many vehicles, 3 acres of land and swimming pool. Throughout the home traditional features can be found including Herringbone parquet wooden flooring, a Georgian style cantilevered sweeping staircase, with galleried landing and a wood panelled family room.The traditional ash, dine-in kitchen has built in stainless steel appliances and a belfast sink, as well as a sitting room which has direct access to the patio and swimming pool. There is also a very large drawing room which leads directly on to the gardens, a dual aspect billiard room, formal dining room, family room, snug, study, large utility room and wet room (with direct access to swimming pool) located on the ground floor.There are 5 bedrooms in the main house, with the master suite comprising of a large bedroom, sitting room, dressing room and bathroom, as well as two ensuite bedrooms, 2 further bedrooms and family bathroom, and a further 2 bedroom, kitchen, bathroom apartment within the house. which is perfect for those with live-in staff, or family members.Additionally, there is a separate two bedroom cottage located in the grounds which could be rented out or used as a guest house. The home also has a period barn, garaging and a large driveway for multiple cars, as well as two cellars, one of which is over 1500 square feet. The impressive gardens unfold over 3 acres, and as well as a swimming pool, there is a tennis court and summer house and a patio which is perfect for alfresco dining in warmer months.The property is only five minutes from Chigwell underground station and less than ten minutes from Woodford station, both of which offer a direct service, via the Central Line, in to London. Chigwell High Street, which is only five minutes away, has a lovely collection of independent shops, cafes and restaurants to explore. A selection of highly-rated schools and the vast open space of Epping Forest are also just a short drive from the home.