Historic country estate with pool, tennis court and huge gardens in prime Ripley area.
Over 11,000 sq ft of accommodation across multiple reception rooms and 6 en‑suite bedrooms
The Willow Pool is a remarkable Tudor‑revival country house offering over 11,000 sq ft of flexible living in a prime Send Marsh / Ripley setting. The house combines original 17th‑century timber‑framed character — vaulted oak halls, stained glass and exposed beams — with large, well‑fitted modern rooms including a Turner & Froy kitchen, underfloor heating in parts, and six en‑suite bedrooms. Extensive entertaining rooms, a gym, billiards room and separate annex make this suited to large families, multigenerational living or home working.
Outside, roughly 1.25 acres of mature lawns, a spring‑fed willow pool, heated swimming pool, tennis court, greenhouse and vegetable beds create a private, country lifestyle a short drive from Ripley and local schools. The driveway and off‑street parking serve both the main house and a self‑contained annex that currently provides meeting/office space and a kitchen — useful for guests, staff or a home business.
Buyers should note the house’s age and construction. The timber‑frame sections date from the mid‑1600s and are assumed to have no built‑in insulation; some fabric and services maintenance should be expected in an historic property of this scale. Council tax is very high, and running costs for heating, pool and extensive grounds will be significant. Useful modern upgrades are present, but further energy works or sympathetic renovation may be desirable.
For families seeking space, privacy and character close to excellent local schools and fast commuter routes to London, The Willow Pool offers rare scale and flexibility. It will particularly suit purchasers wanting a largely turnkey lifestyle with scope to tailor parts of the house and grounds to personal tastes.