Summary - 27 School Road, Downham CM11 1QR
7 bed 5 bath Detached
Expansive family home with indoor pool, annexe and extensive leisure facilities..
Electric gated entrance and ample parking for numerous vehicles
Approximately 9,700 sq ft living space across generous reception areas
Five principal bedrooms with en‑suites plus a two‑bedroom annexe
Indoor heated pool, jacuzzi, gym with changing facilities on site
Outdoor pool, koi pond, mature gardens across circa 1.3 acres
Two large outbuildings; one set up as beauty/treatment room
Property built 1983–1990; well maintained but may need modernising
High running costs: pools, jacuzzi and estate maintenance; expensive council tax
Downham Farm is an imposing Neo‑Georgian family home set within about 1.3 acres, offering almost 9,700 sq ft of flexible living. The main house provides five principal bedrooms each with en‑suite facilities, plus a two‑bedroom annexe within the footprint — ideal for multi‑generational living or long‑stay guests. Light‑filled reception rooms include a double orangery/dining room, formal lounge, study and a large kitchen with central island and pantry.
Entertainment and wellness are core strengths: an indoor heated pool with adjoining jacuzzi, gym and changing rooms sits under a covered walkway, complemented by an outdoor swimming pool, games room with fitted bar and two substantial outbuildings (one currently a beauty/treatment room). The property is approached through electric gates with extensive off‑street parking and mature, secluded gardens with a koi pond and multiple lawn areas.
Practical points are straightforward: the house was constructed in the 1980s/1990s and has been well maintained, with double glazing and mains gas heating. Running and upkeep costs will be significant — the indoor and outdoor pools, jacuzzi and large estate all demand regular maintenance. Council tax is described as expensive. Local amenities include good primary schools nearby; the nearest mainline stations (Billericay and Wickford) are within a short drive for commuting to London.
This house suits a large family seeking private, village‑edge living with exceptional leisure facilities, or buyers wanting a high‑end lifestyle property with scope to adapt outbuildings. Sensitive upgrading may be required over time to personalise finishes and manage long‑term maintenance of specialist features.
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