5 bedroom detached house for sale

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5 bedroom detached house for sale

Field Close, Buckhurst Hill IG9
£1,650,000

Our Summary

  • Built in 1937, this detached five-bedroom house sits on a substantial and unique plot, unlike anything else in the surrounding area, and offers exceptional potential
  • Planning permission has already been granted for a two-storey side and rear extension, allowing the buyer to create a spectacular modern family home in a traditional setting, and giving a substantial increase in floor area from an existing 2090 ft2 to a new total of 4,500 ft2
  • At the centre of the garden is the site of the original ‘cinder’ tennis court, currently laid to lawn but with potential to be reinstated
  • Planning permission granted to extend

Description

This charming five-bedroom detached house in Field Close, Buckhurst and Woodford Green, has been lovingly maintained by the same family for over 60 years. Built in 1937, the property retains many original features, including parquet flooring, oak panelling, and delft shelves. With a substantial and unique plot, the house offers exceptional potential for renovation and extension, with planning permission already granted for a two-storey side and rear extension. The property features a large entrance hall, lounge, rear reception room, study, WC, and kitchen on the ground floor, with five bedrooms, a family bathroom, and separate WC upstairs. The house is filled with natural light, with large windows and a south-facing front garden. The highlight of the property is its extraordinary garden, which includes an apple orchard, mature shrubbery, sweeping lawns, two small ponds, a shed, an outbuilding, and a large summerhouse. The garden backs onto protected woodland, creating complete privacy and tranquility, and offers a private gate leading directly into Knighton Woods, part of Epping Forest. The property is a rare opportunity to purchase a home on a lovely plot, with endless possibilities for renovation and extension, and is perfect for families who value a peaceful and natural environment.