4 bed detached house for sale

Tilegate Road, Magdalen Laver CM5

Guide price £1,300,000-£1,400,000

Hall Farm Lodge is a truly exceptional 17th-century residence that effortlessly blends historic grandeur with contemporary luxury. Set within a tranquil and little-known Essex hamlet, this elegant former lodge house, believed to be over 200 years old, once served as the distinguished Lodge House to Magdalen Laver Hall and Farm. Rich in heritage, the property showcases exquisite period details, including original exposed wide pine floorboards, recently stripped and polished to highlight their remarkable beauty.

Carefully extended and enhanced over the years, Hall Farm Lodge now provides a generous and atmospheric country home, marrying traditional architectural features with modern comforts. Professionally landscaped formal gardens embrace the property, boasting sweeping lawns, secluded alcoves, mature hedging, a private swimming pool with jacuzzi, and mature planting, set within approximately a quarter of an acre.

The ground floor offers a welcoming lounge with a hidden doorway that reveals a media room and separate private study. A secondary lounge features a striking exposed brick chimney breast, currently serving as a well-equipped gym. The traditional kitchen and dining area is fitted with classic Shaker-style cabinetry, a characterful oil-fired Aga, and elegant terracotta flooring, seamlessly flowing into a cosy snug and to a practical utility area with direct access to the rear gardens.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is both spacious and serene, featuring bespoke double wardrobes and a luxury en-suite with a freestanding roll-top bath, walk-in shower, and generous seating area. Three further bedrooms include two with splendid views across paddocks and farmland, and one enjoying its own en-suite shower room. A beautifully appointed family bathroom offers separate bath and walk-in shower and can serve either as an additional en-suite to the principal suite or as a family bathroom from the hallway.

A remarkable detached annex sits alongside the main house, offering flexible additional living space. The ground floor comprises a modern kitchen with breakfast area and shower room, while the first floor provides a spacious open-plan studio with vaulted ceiling, ideal as a living and bedroom area. The annex benefits from a secure garage, perfect for storage or parking.

At the front, convenient parking awaits, and the home is set on a quiet private entrance shared only with a neighbour.

Situated at the heart of scenic rural Essex, Hall Farm Lodge is surrounded by breathtaking countryside and paddocks, yet remains conveniently close to the towns of Ongar, Epping, and Bishop’s Stortford. Harlow, with its range of amenities and mainline railway station, is just four miles away, and the M11 at Junction 7 lies less than three miles from the property—providing quick connections to London and beyond.

This location is steeped in history, with the charming 12th-century church nearby and the legacy of William Webb Ellis—rector of the local church and reputed inventor of rugby football—adding to its rich heritage. Hall Farm Lodge is a unique opportunity to embrace an exceptional lifestyle in a home of breathtaking character and period elegance.

EPC rating: Exempt.