Chigwell, Essex

Lee Grove

Chigwell | Essex | IG7 6AD

SELLER INSIGHT

We have lived in this lovely family home since 2002 and it was the location that originally drew us to this property and the delightful neighbours have lived here even longer than we have. However, we feel it is time to downsize. We have thoroughly enjoyed updating the house over the years to become the lovely home it is today, but it is now time to start a new chapter in our lives.

The house is in a delightful area of Chigwell backing onto large playing fields where you enjoy a good walk. It is very convenient to be near the forest and country park at the same time it is a short walk to Chigwell station which is on the Central Line enabling commuters to be in Liverpool Street in approximately 26 minutes. Residents can enjoy a variety of top class local restaurants, bars, independent shops and sports facilities such as Chigwell Golf Club and David Lloyd Leisure. There is the excellent independent Chigwell School and outstanding state schools in the nearby vicinity. We are also not far from the M11 for access to the M25, Stansted and Cambridge.

With its delightful old buildings coupled with all the amenities needed for modern day living village area Chigwell is a special place to live and also offers the largest open spaces of any Greater London area including the 6000 acres of Epping Forest, Hainault Country Park and Roding Valley Meadows Nature Reserve.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

STEP INSIDE Lee Grove

Located in the prestigious and very popular Lee Grove, this impressive detached six bedroom property was originally built in the 1930s. It is set well back from the road with an in-and-out block paved driveway, here you can park at least four cars. There is an integral tandem garage and pitched roof porch with a pair of solid wood front doors. With its varied rooflines and overhang, white painted exterior and charming bay windows the house has great kerb appeal and will make you impatient to see what lies beyond the threshold and you won’t be disappointed.

The porch has underfloor heating and the charming entrance hall encapsulates all the period features from a bygone era that give it such a special character. Including solid wood flooring that flows through much of the ground floor, the original staircase, dado rails, beautiful wood doors and coved ceilings. It has been sympathetically refurbished to provide everything needed for modern day living including an excellent dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room that has porcelain floor tiling, a range cooker, shaker style units housing a built in microwave, American style fridge freezer and dishwasher. There is also an area with patio doors to the garden where you can put a generous sized table and chairs as well as a nearby utility room and cloakroom. The elegant lounge includes a lovely bay window with ornate coving as well as a fireplace with a carved wood surround and mantle with a tiled inset. Family and friends will be delighted to be entertained in the delightful dining room for more formal occasions. This has double doors to the relaxing sitting room that has a large bay window and French doors that open onto the rear terrace. There is also a separate family room that could make a very useful office for anyone working from home, as it is just inside the front door it means that business visitors would not need to venture into the private part of the home.

On the first floor there is a delightful bathroom with underfloor heating, a panelled bath, twin basins and a separate shower as well as five bedrooms. These include one with large bay windows, two walls of wardrobes and cupboards, a dressing area and a superb en-suite shower bathroom with underfloor heating, a corner Jacuzzi bath and separate shower. Two further double bedrooms have fitted cupboards and en-suite showers rooms, while a fourth includes built in wardrobes and another has a charming small V-shaped bay window. On the second floor there is a large double bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and enough space for a seating area, a dressing room, storage facilities and an en-suite shower room, ideal for a teenager looking for a bit of independence.

The spacious rear garden that backs onto a large recreation ground is a real ‘jewel in the crown’ of this delightful property. It includes a large patio that spans the width of the property and provides enough space for both an outdoor seating and a dining area. The garden incorporates an impressive array of wonderful mature and well established shrubs and trees, some of them framing a charming pond. There is a large, well-manicured lawn where you can happily kick a ball around or play with the dogs.

£2,300,000

Council Tax Band: G Tenure: Freehold

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch

Entrance Hall Lounge 15’10 x 22’02 into bay

Sitting Room 24’06 x 12’07

Family Room 8’04 x 15’06

Dining Room 10’0 x 18’05

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 24-07 x 10’11

Utility Room

Cloakroom

First Floor Landing

Bedroom 2 13’10 x 20’04

En-Suite Dressing Area

En-Suite Bathroom

Bedroom 3 15’08 x 12’07

En-Suite Shower Room

Bedroom 4 14’09 x 9’06

En-Suite Shower Room

Bedroom 5 13’10 x 11’08

Bedroom 6 10’06 x 9’10

Bathroom

Second Floor Landing

Bedroom 1 16’07 x 19’04 increasing to 21’08

En-Suite Dressing Room

En-Suite Shower Room

Outside Garage

Off Street Parking

Rear Garden

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright © 2023 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg. No. 2597969. Registered office address: St Leonard’s House, North Street, Horsham, West Sussex. RH12 1RJ. Printed 02.08.2023