5 bed detached house for sale

Elsenham, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire CM22

Situated within the private estate of Elsenham Hall,
The Coach House has since been occupied by the
current owners for 30 years, who have transformed
it into a beautifully presented and cosy family home. The estate itself has been converted into an exclusive set of residences which is entered through electric gates and accessed by a beautifully landscaped and sweeping driveway. The Coach House is privately tucked away to the south west corner of the estate offering privacy and tranquillity. The ground floor is approached via a spacious entrance hall with elegant staircase, a cloakroom and provides access to most of the rooms. Two formal reception rooms comprise
a generous sitting room with open fireplace and
French doors to the rear terrace, along with two
additional rooms currently used as studies/snugs. The stylish kitchen serves as the central gathering space, seamlessly flowing into a family room with a vaulted ceiling and delightful views of the rear gardens. A clear-sided central wood burner adds to the ambiance. The kitchen features fitted cabinetry with wooden surfaces, a tiled floor and Aga. A central island incorporates the sink unit and has storage beneath. To the rear there is also a useful utility area and a pantry. It also opens up to the garden room/conservatory, presently serving as a dining area with captivating views across the ground. The principal bedroom suite includes a dressing room fitted with a range of wardrobe units and the remainder of the rooms on this level consist of three further bedrooms and two
bathrooms. A self-contained annex can be approached independently or via a reception room internally. This annex comprises a kitchenette, a shower room with a sauna, and a first-floor bedroom, bathroom, and dressing room. The ground floor of the converted old stables is currently set up as a gym.

At the front of the property, an open shared courtyard provides parking spaces, while electric gates lead to a side paved area housing a spacious garage. The rear of the property features paved terraces that seamlessly extend onto a well-maintained lawn garden, accentuated by an impressive evergreen tree. The land /paddock area spans approximately 3.5 acres. Adjacent to the formal gardens, you'll find a stable block with access to paddocks with post and rail fencing and an outdoor manège on one side.

The property lies on the scenic fringes of the soughtafter village of Elsenham with its shop, Post Office, popular public house and hair salon. The village is under 6 miles from Bishop’s Stortford, which offers a wide selection of amenities, including shops, sporting activities and well-regarded schooling. The mainline station at Elsenham is just 1 mile from the property
and offers convenient rail connections to both London and Cambridge, whilst road links further afield are available via the M11, A1 and M25.