3 bed detached house for sale

Ark Royal, Matching Tye, Essex CM17

Offers invited - Exceptional Development Opportunity with Approved Planning - An exciting and rare opportunity to acquire a substantial countryside plot of just under one acre, set in one of Matching Tye's most picturesque rural locations, with planning permission already granted for a stylish two-storey detached family home. Planning permission has been approved by Epping Forest Council for the construction of a four-bedroom detached dwelling, designed to maximise both space and setting. The approved plans allow for four double bedrooms, two with en-suites (with scope for all four bedrooms to have en-suite facilities), alongside a family bathroom. The ground floor accommodation is thoughtfully laid out to include an impressive open-plan kitchen/diner/family room, separate living room, study, snug, utility room, entrance hall, and ground floor WC - ideal for modern family living.

The plot currently hosts a charming three-bedroom detached home, offering immediate accommodation and further development or extension potential (subject to the necessary consents). The existing property comprises a fitted kitchen, spacious lounge, separate dining room, and a dedicated home office on the ground floor, with three well-proportioned bedrooms and a generous family bathroom upstairs.

Externally, the property truly shines. A sweeping driveway provides ample parking and leads to a feature pond, while the grounds open out to breathtaking countryside views stretching for miles. The mature rear garden enhances the sense of privacy and tranquillity. In addition, a detached two-bedroom annex complete with its own kitchen and bathroom offers flexible accommodation ¿ ideal for guests, extended family, or ancillary use.

Local Information:

Harlow Mill Station - 3.6 miles
Epping Station - 10 miles
M11 junction - 3.6 miles
St Nicolas School - 2.7 miles
Bishops Stortford College - 9.1 miles
Chequers Matching Green - 1.9 miles