Summary - BROOK COTTAGE MUTTON ROW STANFORD RIVERS ONGAR CM5 9QQ
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Substantial country home with extensive outbuildings and paddock potential.
5 generous bedrooms plus versatile second-floor room or home office
Detached Grade II listed cottage — restrictions on alterations
Separate detached building with two-bedroom annex/work-from-home space
Approximately 2.2 acres: gardens, deck, paddock and countryside views
Medium flood risk; purchaser should obtain specialist insurance advice
LPG central heating (not mains gas) and double glazing pre-2002
Fast broadband and good road/rail links to Epping, Brentwood and Ongar
High local crime figures and expensive council tax banding
Brook Cottage is a spacious five-bedroom country residence set in about 2.2 acres, combining generous family living with separate ancillary accommodation. The heart of the house is a large open-plan kitchen/dining/family space with underfloor heating, parquet flooring and doors to a decked sun terrace overlooking paddocks and open countryside. A sweeping driveway leads to extensive gardens and paddock space suitable for small-scale equestrian use.
The plot includes a detached Grade II listed cottage and a further detached building currently styled as a two-bedroom annex/work-from-home space. These outbuildings offer clear potential for multi-generational living or rental income, though the listed status of the cottage will affect alterations and may cause planning constraints. Broadband speeds are fast and road and rail connections to Ongar, Epping and Brentwood make commuting viable.
Buyers should note material considerations: the property sits in a medium flood-risk area, uses LPG-fired heating rather than mains gas, and is banded to an expensive council tax level. Local crime statistics are higher than average for the area. The house is well maintained overall but presents renovation and ongoing maintenance responsibilities typical of large rural properties.
This home will suit families seeking privacy, space and countryside living with flexible accommodation for guests or rental. It’s also attractive to buyers seeking future income options, though those wanting to undertake significant structural or listed-building work should allow time and budget for consents.
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