Georgian GrandeurHalstead | Colchester | Essex

GEORGIAN GRANDEUR

Once the previous home of Agnes Morton, the 1910 Wimbledon champion, the current owners have lived at Star Stile House for over three decades, so have enjoyed watching

their family grow up in this wonderful setting.

Set within approximately nine acres of picturesque gardens and grounds it would fit perfectly in a Jane Austen novel.

A substantial and exceptional Grade II listed Georgian manor house constructed in the early 19th Century. Of gault brick in Flemish bond under a slate tile roof, the eight bedroom property displays superb features of the period including an impressive front entrance with ionic columns and a stone canopy with dentilled cornice. To the rear is a remarkable two storey bay with pyramidal roof. Internally, the property boasts a wealth of original features including fireplaces, windows with original glass, extensive wood panelling and exposed floorboards. Offering spacious and flexible accommodation with high ceilings, naturally light and tastefully presented throughout. The property is accessed via electric gates into an imposing drive with circular turning providing access to this approximately nine acre plot with spectacular countryside views.

One of a KindOnce the previous home of Agnes Morton, the 1910 Wimbledon champion, the current owners have lived at Star Stile House for over three decades, so have enjoyed watching their family grow up in this wonderful setting. “Our children grew up in this fabulous home and we have many happy memories”. It is an extraordinary property, with a wonderful Georgian character and many unique features such as the row of servants bells which is reminiscent of the “Upstairs, Downstairs of long past” The spacious reception hall greets you with a magnificent sweeping staircase and throughout the house there are large expansive rooms and everywhere offers exhilarating views across the surrounding countryside. On the ground floor one is immediately impressed by the grand reception hall from which all

the reception rooms radiate. The drawing room is exceptional and has beautiful full height sash windows with window seat, a magnificent central chandelier, marble open fireplace, dado rail and exposed floorboards. The dining room, which connects to the kitchen, has a large sash window with double doors which open onto stone steps leading down into a courtyard garden. The country style kitchen includes a black Aga set in a fireplace recess surrounded by red brick. Steps lead down from the inner hallway down to a useful cellar which provides ample storage space. Also on the ground floor is a stunning wood panelled snooker room with tall sash windows and original fireplace, a study and off the rear hall is a cloakroom, closet/boot room and a ground floor cloakroom.

Georgian GrandeurThe staircase climbs to a truly stunning galleried landing which opens to a total of eight bedrooms with two bathrooms and shower room, all with an abundance of original features and Georgian charm. The beautiful master bedroom has two superb tall sash windows with spectacular views, connecting dressing room/nursery and spacious bathroom with a central roll top bath, large shower cubicle, stylish wash basin and chandelier. There are four further first floor bedrooms, in addition there are two more bathrooms and shower room. A rear landing and secondary staircase leads to two further bedrooms. The second floor has a flexible layout and could be utilised as staff or annexe accommodation.

The spacious reception hall greets you with a magnificent sweeping staircase...

Perfect SettingThe property is approached via electric double gates onto a drive lined with horse chestnut trees. The drive leads to a gravelled parking sweep to the front of the house and also branches into a gravelled inner parking courtyard.

This stunning family home comes with approximately nine acres of gardens which comprise a tennis court, delicately manicured lawns, wooded areas, stabling with paddocks and dry tiding area. The former swimming pool is now home to a numner of large koi carp. The grounds are furnished with a number of outbuildings with garaging for up to four cars, adjoining the garage is ‘The Coachmans Cottage’ which provides self-contained accomodation. Subject to planning, this could be developed to provide spectacular secondary accomadation.

With nothing to spoil the lovely view and yet in walking distance of the centre of Halstead. The market town of Halstead offers schooling for all ages, leisure facilities, various High Street shops, boutiques, numerous restaurants and public houses. For the commuter there is a mainline station located at the larger town of Braintree. Stansted airport is also approximately 25 miles away and there is straight forward access links to both A12 and A120.

All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified and should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent. Registered in England and Wales, Company Reg No. 10931078. Registered Office Exquisite Homes Limited, 15B Regatta Quay, Key Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1FH

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