For Sale6 Bedroom Detached House in Shenfield Road, Shenfield Cm15£1,500,000

This delightful Grade II Listed residence which offers six bedrooms and a wealth of character, with origins dating back to the early 19th Century and an adjoining older cottage that enhances its historic appeal. Perfectly situated between Brentwood and Shenfield, the property is just a short walk from Brentwood School and the town centre, with Shenfield also close by, offering a vibrant mix of shops, restaurants and excellent transport links including the Elizabeth line for fast, frequent access into London and beyond. As you would expect from a home of this period, the reception rooms are full of character, with elegant high ceilings, beautiful sash windows and attractive feature fireplaces that create a timeless and inviting atmosphere. The original cottage pre-dates the main house by some years, and as is typical with homes of this age, the property has evolved over time with a number of additions and extensions throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, while the house would benefit from sympathetic modernisation and improvement, it presents a wonderful opportunity to create a truly outstanding family home, combining modern living with the irreplaceable period charm and grandeur that the property offers in abundance. Step inside Shenfield Cottage and you are welcomed by a charming front-to-back hallway, creating a wonderful sense of arrival while connecting the principal reception rooms and leading seamlessly through to the delightful rear garden. The ground floor accommodation includes a characterful drawing room, with sash window to the front and French doors opening onto the garden. The elegant sitting room features a beautiful bay window and a charming marble fireplace, while the spacious formal dining room provides an ideal setting for entertaining. To the rear, the kitchen and cloakroom/WC adjoin the older cottage area, which offers versatile additional accommodation including two further rooms, a secondary kitchen, and a useful pantry/store—perfect for flexible use to suit modern family needs. The property also benefits from a basement, ideal for storage or further potential. Upstairs, the home provides six well-proportioned bedrooms together with two bath/shower rooms (there is an additional shower room to the ground floor), offering ample accommodation for family living. There is also excellent scope to reconfigure and update the layout, creating a more contemporary arrangement while retaining the character and charm of this period home. The gardens and grounds extend to approximately half an acre and are a particular highlight of the property. The wide and deep rear garden is mature and beautifully established, including a number of mature fruit trees including a fig tree and a grapevine, creating a secluded sanctuary that feels wonderfully private despite the urban location of Shenfield Cottage. To the side of the cottage, a gate leads to a garage (in need of repair), accessible via the in-and-out carriageway driveway at the front of the home, providing practical parking and storage options.