luxury houses with pool for sale Billericay, United Kingdom

An elegant and beautifully designed country house set within the highly sought-after village of Fryerning, near Ingatestone, renowned for its ancient woodland and excellent transport links to London. Set in approximately 6.3 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, Blanket Hall provides around 9,250 sq. ft. of exceptional living and leisure accommodation, including a striking indoor swimming pool and leisure complex. The property is surrounded by lush gardens and further benefits from a tennis court and extensive landscaping, offering an outstanding lifestyle for the discerning family. Renowned local schooling and convenient rail connections to central London, including the Elizabeth Line from Shenfield, further enhance the appeal of this exclusive and highly desirable location. A gated entrance leads to an expansive sweeping driveway, providing access to integral garaging which in turn connects seamlessly to the leisure complex. The house is entered via a magnificent reception hall, centred around a striking balustraded staircase, setting the tone for the generous scale and elegance found throughout the ground floor. There is an abundance of living and entertaining space, comprising four principal reception rooms including an impressive 32ft drawing room, formal dining room, sitting room and a well-appointed study. These rooms are enhanced by high ceilings and full-height sash windows, creating light-filled and beautifully proportioned interiors. At the heart of the home lies a bespoke Mark Wilkinson kitchen, showcased within a superb kitchen/breakfast/family room. The design incorporates a central island, integrated appliances, an AGA and air conditioning, complemented by a larder, cloakroom/WC and a practical utility area. Beyond, the leisure complex is truly outstanding in both design and luxury, featuring a spectacular indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi and bespoke Bar area, all overlooked by a games room and gym, creating an exceptional space for both relaxation and recreation and, of course, overlooking with beautiful sun terraces. The first floor provides a collection of beautifully appointed bedroom suites, three of which benefit from air conditioning. Four bedrooms feature private en-suite bathrooms, all luxuriously finished, while two further bedrooms are served by a high-quality private shower room. In addition, an extensive attic space, accessed via a staircase, offers generous storage and the potential for further usable or utility space, adding flexibility to this impressive family home. The high-spec features include Sonos surround sound system, three-phase electric, electric car charging point and CCTV. The highly sought-after village of Fryerning lies just outside Ingatestone, which offers a mainline railway station providing direct services into London Liverpool Street, together with the renowned Anglo European School. Fryerning itself is characterised by ancient woodland and rolling farmland, offering some of the most picturesque walking routes in the area. The village benefits from two highly regarded pubs and restaurants, The Viper and The Cricketers, both of which are within comfortable walking distance. Fryerning is also ideally positioned for access to an excellent selection of state and private schools, including Anglo European, Brentwood School, St Martin’s, King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford County High School for Girls, New Hall and Felsted, making it an outstanding location for families. AGENTS NOTE:  The price indicated at Guide Price £5.5Million is for the Blanket Hall and approx 6.3 Acres of garden.  The Coach House can be purchased with the property extending the total grounds to approx 6.5 Acres if required at a Guide Price of £6.5Million.  Further land is also available.  Contact agent for more information. Council Tax Band H. EPC Rating C.

This classical Grade II Listed former Hunting Lodge c.17th Century, is nestled within 1.6 acres of beautiful grounds and offers period charm, heritage and country living.  Located just 5 miles from Shenfield station offering Elizabeth Line services into central London and directly to Heathrow Airport. Set behind two gated entrances, the property is approached by a sweeping driveway and beautiful Coach House, in keeping with the house itself, with garaging and an additional detached Cart Lodge.  The main residence offers four double bedrooms with a principal en-suite and spacious reception rooms showcasing a wealth of period features.  Step inside into a beautiful entrance hall, a fitting welcome into this historic home with original features including exposed beams and leaded light windows.  The heart of the home is the central main reception room with an Inglenook fireplace with Bressumar beam and woodburning stove, ideal for winter evenings with family and friends.  There is a formal dining room offering views over the grounds.  The bespoke kitchen/breakfast room features an original black stove and hand-crafted white oak units featuring a range of built-in appliances including a Miele coffee machine, microwave and a Rangemaster cooker with French doors opening out to the sun terrace, perfect for outside entertaining and relaxation.  There is also a snug/home office, a generous utility/boot room and a cloakroom. To the first floor the principal bedroom is a serene retreat with exposed brickwork, built-in wardrobes and a luxurious en-suite with vanity wash basins.  Three further bedrooms are served by a beautifully appointed bathroom with roll-top bath and separate shower.  All the bedrooms offers wonderful far reaching views over surrounding countryside. The grounds at Barfield Farm extend to approx. 1.6 acres with mature trees, manicured lawns and hedging framing the views over surrounding open countryside.  A sun-soaked terrace leads to the secluded swimming pool and, beyond, a floodlit tennis court, a football pitch and purpose-designed children’s play area with safety padding and artificial grass.  One of the property’s most charming features is the natural self-filling pond, sheltered by a willow tree, a peaceful haven for local wildlife and visiting birds. The detached Coach House and Cart Lodge offer versatility, being perfect for guest accommodation, being self-contained with a shower room. Alternatively this area could be used as a Home Office, a home Gym or just for storage.  Within the gardens there is also a summerhouse and pump room which also provides garden storage. Property Information: Sonos surround system, gas central heating, underfloor heating, mains drainage and we understand Planning consent for a double-storey extension was previously granted by Brentwood Borough Council (now lapsed). This semi-rural location offers the best of both worlds, with open countryside on your doorstep, village amenities in Doddinghurst itself or nearby Blackmore and Ingatestone, each very sought-after villages, with a rail station at Ingatestone.  Next stop is Shenfield station where fast services run into London Liverpool Street, or the Elizabeth Line which can take you directly to Heathrow Airport. The area is also well-served by local schooling, including the Anglo European School (international), the Brentwood School and Grammar Schools in Chelmsford City Centre.

This charming former stud groom’s cottage is a Grade II listed property featuring a traditional thatched roof and original casement windows, set within a picturesque wooded plot of approximately 2.97 acres. Approached through a private entrance framed by brick piers, a driveway leads to a parking area beside the cottage and a large weatherboarded barn that offers additional storage or garaging. The property is surrounded by beautiful natural scenery, including a mature woodland that becomes a carpet of bluebells in the spring, creating a tranquil and idyllic countryside setting. There is also a delightful garden with the benefit of a swimming pool (30 x12 ft.).  Ground source pool heating was newly installed in the last 2 years. Inside, the cottage is well maintained and thoughtfully arranged. The ground floor offers two separate reception rooms, providing comfortable spaces for both relaxation and entertaining. A fitted kitchen is equipped with modern units, Corian worktops and Bosch appliances, combining practicality with quality finishes. The ground floor also includes a shower room and a bright garden room that enjoys views over the surrounding landscape. The elevated position of the house allows the rear of the property to open onto a sun terrace, which overlooks the garden and woodland beyond. Upstairs, the first floor comprises three generously sized double bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a separate family bathroom. The interior blends period character with modern convenience, making the cottage both comfortable and full of charm. The grounds are equally impressive, with a well-stocked cottage-style garden that gently meanders into mature woodland, providing a peaceful haven for wildlife. The Barn complements the main house and offers adaptable space, with potential for internal upgrading (subject to planning permission ). Despite its rural feel, the property is conveniently located just a short distance from the town of Brentwood. The nearby Elizabeth Line at Brentwood station offers fast connections into central London, while major road links including the M25 motorway are also easily accessible. Local amenities, well-regarded schools, shops and restaurants are available in Brentwood, and the beautiful Weald Country Park is within easy reach. The property is a short walk to the centre of Great Warley, which is a charming and historical green belt village. The property is offered with no onward chain, allowing for a smoother purchase process.

An elegant double-fronted detached Victorian residence offering in excess of 3,000 sq. ft., of stylish accommodation retaining Period features such as high ceilings, bay sash windows and stunning kitchen/family room with Atrium roof and bi-folding doors. Located in this prime residential area within easy access to Chelmsford main line station and the City centre (walking distance).  The property is available with No Onward Chain. Mount Lodge sits beautifully within a walled garden with a detached garage accessed from Mounthill Avenue and further driveway access from Springfield Road.  The south-easterly facing garden features a stunning outdoor swimming pool area with a detached Annex/studio (the garage is currently used as a gym). Stepping inside the central entrance hallway with Victorian tiled floor, accessing three connecting reception rooms, a drawing room to the front aspect with bay window and sunny sitting room to the rear with two sets of bi-folding doors out to the garden. A study/home office also has a bay window to the front and there is a cloakroom to the rear of the hall.  The heart of this stunning family home is the 33ft., kitchen/family room with central island and family dining/entertaining area with Atrium roof and bi-folding doors out to the sun terrace and garden.  The bespoke ‘Humphrey Munson of Felsted’ kitchen features fitted cabinetry incorporating a breakfast bar, Miele appliances including wine cooler and two-oven AGA. Off which is a walk-in pantry/larder cupboard and separate utility room with external door to the side. The balustrade staircase to the first floor leads up to a generous landing offering access to four double bedrooms.  The principal suite features a walk-in dressing area and separate shower room. Bedroom two also offers its own en-suite shower and wardrobes with a stylish family bathroom with freestanding top bath. The bedrooms feature high ceilings, bay windows to the front aspect and an abundance of natural light flooding these rooms.  Further stairs lead up to a useful top floor space, with Velux windows, currently used as a playroom/work space. Outside a sizeable detached cedar-wood Annex/studio is bright and airy and offers its own shower room. The garage is currently used as a purpose-designed Gymnasium but still retains its shutter door and can be converted back to garage/workshop use. There is three-phase electric to the house and an electric car charging point. The south-easterly facing garden is walled all the way around and offers a heated swim-spa pool with a decked surround and covers. There is also a sun terrace behind the property offering space for relaxing and entertaining. The area benefits from a growing range of local amenities, including the recently opened Beaulieu Park railway station as well as Chelmsford City station, providing direct services to London Liverpool Street. New Hall School, a renowned independent co-educational boarding and day school, lies approx. 3 miles by car. Chelmsford itself offers a bustling city centre with an extensive selection of shops, including John Lewis, restaurants and leisure facilities. The area is also well served by the A12, providing convenient road links to London and the east coast, while Stansted Airport lies approximately 18 miles away. Further excellent independent education can be found at Felsted School, located around 12 miles to the northeast, together with Chelmsford’s two outstanding grammar schools.