Ongar, Essex · CM5

School Lane, Abbess Roding

School Lane, Abbess Roding, Ongar, Essex, CM5

£800,000Under offerFreehold

Guide price

Agent's summary

*GUIDE PRICE £800,000 - £825,000*
*DELIGHTGUL SEMI RURAL POSITION*
*DETACHED HOME*
*TOTAL INTERNAL FLOOR AREA: 1723 SQ.FT.*
*FOUR BEDROOMS/TWO BATHROOMS*
*ATTRACTIVE LANDSCAPED REAR GARDEN*
*PRIVATE DRIVEWAY & DETACHED GARAGE*
*OVERALL PLOT 0.15 ACRES*
*NEW BOILER IN 2025*
*NEW OIL TANK IN CIRCA 2023*

Beds4
Baths2
Receptions3
Council taxBand F
ParkingDetached garage

Listed 4 March 2026 · agent details updated 2 November 2026. An asking price is not a completed sale.

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*GUIDE PRICE £800,000 - £825,000*
*DELIGHTGUL SEMI RURAL POSITION*
*DETACHED HOME*
*TOTAL INTERNAL FLOOR AREA: 1723 SQ.FT.*
*FOUR BEDROOMS/TWO BATHROOMS*
*ATTRACTIVE LANDSCAPED REAR GARDEN*
*PRIVATE DRIVEWAY & DETACHED GARAGE*
*OVERALL PLOT 0.15 ACRES*
*NEW BOILER IN 2025*
*NEW OIL TANK IN CIRCA 2023*

Location

Located within this desirable hamlet which provides a peaceful retreat combined with accessibility to a selection of local towns and all their associated amenities. Ongar town is some 5.6 miles away, Epping which provides a central line station which convenient links into central London is some 12 miles and Sawbridgeworth mainline station some 7 miles.

Overview

High Bank is a spacious detached chalet style home offering versatile accommodation extending to a total internal floor area: 1723 sq ft. The majority of the accommodation is to the ground floor which includes reception hallway, lounge, study/snug, principal bedroom with ensuite shower room, two further bedrooms, guest bathroom, kitchen/breakfast room and conservatory with delightful garden view. To the first floor there is a further bedroom and facility to potentially create an ensuite bathroom. Set on an overal plot of 0.15 acres (STLS) the property features an impressive 85' frontage which has a private driveway serving a detached garage. There is a delightful and mature rear garden with various terraces ideal for entertaining and relaxation together with a detached outbuilding currently used as an art studio.

Main Accommodation

Entrance via part glazed door with part glazed windows to side to reception hall.

Reception Hall 6.4m x 4.01m (21'0" x 13'2")

Ceiling cornice. Turning staircase ascending to first floor with under stairs storage cupboard. Radiator. Contemporary style wood effect floor.

Lounge 5.26m x 4.6m (17'3" x 15'1")

(Into bay) Double glazed square bay window to front elevation. Double multi paned translucent doors to reception hall. Ornate ceiling cornice and central ceiling rose. Impressive feature fireplace with wood burning stove with decorative central beam and slate hearth. Radiator.

Study/Snug 3.35m x 3.1m (11'0" x 10'2")

Double glazed window to front elevation. Double multi paned glazed doors to reception hall. Ceiling cornice. Radiator.

Principal Bedroom 4.6m x 4.22m (15'1" x 13'10")

(Maximum) Double glazed doors with windows to side leading to rear terrace and garden beyond. Ceiling cornice and recess ceiling lights. Bespoke free standing wardrobes. Two radiators. Door to ensuite shower room.

Ensuite Shower Room

Double glazed translucent window to rear elevation. Recess ceiling lights. Part tiling to walls with contrasting tiled floor with under floor heating. Suite comprises of fully tiled walk-in independent shower cubicle with recess ceiling lights, chrome fitments and glass shower screen, vanity wash hand basin with units below and low level wc. Heated chrome towel rail. Decorative recess providing useful storage.

Bedroom Two 4.75m x 4.4m (15'7" x 14'5")

(Maximum) Double glazed window to rear elevation with attractive garden view. Ceiling cornice. Recess ceiling lights. Bespoke free standing wardrobes. Radiator.

Bedroom Three 3.7m x 2.44m (12'2" x 8'0")

Double glazed window to front elevation. Ceiling cornice. Radiator.

Guest Bathroom

Large translucent double glazed window to side elevation. Ceiling cornice, recess ceiling lights and ceiling mounted extractor fan. Tiling to walls with contrasting tiled floor. Suite comprises of panelled bath with chrome mixer tap with fitted shower with chrome fitments above and glass shower screen, vanity wash hand basin with units below and low level wc. Wall mounted heated chrome towel rail.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 5.26m x 3.56m (17'3" x 11'8")

(Maximum) Double glazed window to rear elevation. Bifold doors leading to conservatory. Extensive range of fitted units with contrasting work surfaces, tiled splash backs and recess mood lighting. Bespoke fitted breakfast bar with contrasting work surface and units below housing provision for washing machine and separate tumble dryer. Fitted cupboard. Inset one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Baumatic Range style cooker with extractor hood above with recess lighting, integrated Bosch dishwasher and recess for free standing American style fridge/freezer. Radiator. Tiled floor with under floor heating.

Conservatory 3.7m x 3.05m (12'2" x 10'0")

A delightful addition to the ground floor with attractive view over rear garden. Feature vaulted glass roof with opening sky light, double glazed windows with triple aspect and glazed doors leading to rear and side terraces. Tiled floor with under floor heating.

First Floor

First Floor Landing

Double glazed sky light window to rear elevation. Recess ceiling lights. Radiator. Door to loft space. Door to bedroom.

Bedroom Four/Loft Room 4.6m x 3.25m (15'1" x 10'8")

Double glazed sky light window to rear elevation. Recess ceiling lights. Eaves storage cupboards. Radiator. Door to walk-in eaves cupboard.

Walk-In Cupboard

Potential may exist to create a further ensuite subject to plumbing facilities and if required.

Exterior

Front Elevation

The property enjoys an impressive frontage of some 85' with a private driveway serving a detached garage. There is a central lawn complimented by attractive and established planting together with an open porch with and door providing access to this fine home.

Detached Garage 5.54m x 2.95m (18'2" x 9'8")

Power and lighting connected. Extensive loft space with retractable loft ladder. Part glazed up and over door to front elevation and private driveway.

Rear Garden

The property affords a delightful landscaped rear garden with an abundance of mature planting including specimen trees, various evergreen and flower borders and well maintained central lawn. There are a selection of terraces providing ideal space for outdoor entertaining, relaxation and chill out. There is a detached outbuilding currently used as an art studio. There is a paved terrace to one side of the dwelling which provides access to the detached garage and screened oil tank. In addition to the other side there is decorative trellising which leads to a shingled terrace with free standing oil central heating boiler and log store.

Detached Outbuilding/Studio 4.27m x 2.13m (14'0" x 7'0")

This is currently being used as an art studio but has potential for various uses.

Agents Note

Please note that all first floor accommodation has some restricted head height.

The council tax band for this property is F.

Buyer Information Pack

Please see below the link to access the Buyers Information Pack/TA forms.

https://res.gazeal.co.uk/#/bip-docs?appuid=13091766269a876e76fc3a6039252794

Key facts

  • Council tax band: F.
  • EPC rating: D (score 64; potential rating C).
  • Parking: off street, garage.
  • Outside: garden, conservatory.
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Rear GardenOutdoor space

Landscaped rear garden · mature rear garden

Agent's description
Parking

Detached garage + Driveway

PRIVATE DRIVEWAY & DETACHED GARAGE

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Heating

Oil central heating

In addition to the other side there is decorative trellising which leads to a shingled terrace with free standing oil central heating boiler and log store.

Agent's description
Windows

Double glazed

(Into bay) Double glazed square bay window to front elevation.

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Storage

Loft · Understairs cupboard

Door to loft space.

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Tenure

Freehold

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Running costs

Band F

Council tax, Band F

Agent's description

Rated D. Check the assessment date on the certificate.

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Reception Hall: Lounge
Reception Hall · 6.40 × 4.01 m

Reception Hall

6.40 × 4.01 m · 21'0" × 13'2" · 25.7 m²

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