High Ongar, England

Set within the picturesque village of High Ongar, this exceptional Grade II listed residence combines period charm with thoughtfully considered modern living. Beautifully presented throughout, the property showcases a wealth of character features including exposed beams, original brickwork, and striking feature fireplaces, all carefully preserved to reflect its historic integrity. The ground floor offers a versatile and well balanced layout, comprising a welcoming sitting room, a separate formal dining room, and a characterful kitchen. A spacious family room to the rear forms the heart of the home, enhanced by bi-fold doors that open seamlessly onto the garden, creating an effortless indoor outdoor flow ideal for entertaining. Additional practicality is provided by a utility room with WC. A stylish family bathroom continues the homes period aesthetic, featuring exposed beams and brickwork alongside a contemporary freestanding bath, offering a refined blend of comfort and character. Upstairs, the first floor provides two well proportioned bedrooms, each enjoying a peaceful outlook and the charm expected of a home of this calibre. Externally, the property is equally impressive. The large landscaped rear garden is beautifully established, bordered by mature shrubs for privacy and structure. A generous patio area with an integrated BBQ creates an ideal entertaining space, while a versatile summer house and useful wood shed add further flexibility and storage options. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive period home that has been carefully enhanced to suit modern family living while retaining its historic soul and architectural charm. This location offers a peaceful semi-rural setting with good connectivity to surrounding towns including Chipping Ongar, Epping and Brentwood. Transport connections include rail services from Brentwood, Shenfield and Ingatestone with direct routes into London Liverpool Street, alongside convenient access to the M11 and M25 providing links towards London, Stansted Airport and wider regional destinations. A range of amenities is available in Chipping Ongar, including independent shops, cafés, pubs and essential services, with further retail, dining and leisure facilities in Epping and Brentwood. The area is surrounded by attractive open countryside, with extensive green space, rural footpaths and access to the wider Essex landscape, including Epping Forest, offering a strong connection to outdoor recreation and natural surroundings. Contact Durden & Hunt for a viewing!Anti-Money Laundering (AML) ChecksIn accordance with UK Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, Durden & Hunt is required to carry out identity and anti-money laundering checks on all buyers and sellers involved in a property transaction.If an offer is accepted on a property then buyers will be required to pay a non-refundable compliance fee of 72 (including VAT) per person. To provide a secure and efficient service, these checks are carried out by our trusted third-party compliance partner, Coadjute. The fee paid to Coadjute covers the cost of identity verification, anti-money laundering screening, source of funds verification, ongoing compliance monitoring and administration associated with meeting our regulatory obligations. These checks must be paid for and completed by buyers before a Memorandum of Sale can be issued.Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. Misrepresentations Act 1967. Property Misdescriptions Act 1991. These details are prepared as a general guide only and should not be relied upon as a basis to enter a legal contract or to commit expenditure. The sales particulars may change in the course of time and any interested party is advised to make a final inspection of the property prior to exchange of contracts or signing of a tenancy agreement. Durden & Hunt have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily inclu