A striking period property that looks like two homes stuck together has gone on the market for a cool £1,995,000.
From the outside, half of The Old Rectory looks like a typical 18th century house while the other half looks like a quirky castle.
The unusual Grade II listed home in Sheering, Essex, was built in 1760 but almost doubled in size when a Tudor Gothic style wing was added in 1824.
Now the house has big reception rooms, sash windows and stunning far-reaching countryside views, as well as a swimming pool with a pool house and a tennis court in the five-acre gardens.
From the outside, half of The Old Rectory in Essex looks like a typical 18th century house while the other half looks like a quirky castle
The unusual Grade II listed home in Sheering, Essex, was built in 1760 but almost doubled in size when a Tudor Gothic style wing was added in 1824
A bird’s eye view of the property highlights the way the two different halves of the house contrast. The home is sat in acres of gardens
Now the house has big reception rooms, sash windows and stunning far-reaching countryside views. Pictured is the beautiful living room
The elegant house, which is on the market for the first time in 40 years, is perfect for entertaining and would make an ideal family home, with scope to change and develop it.
The house has 5,468 sq ft of accommodation with an entrance hall, dining room, drawing room, sitting room, kitchen, laundry room, study, garden room, wine cellar, seven bedrooms and three bathrooms.
There is also an outbuilding with a garage, stables, store rooms and workshop. The outbuildings have planning permission to be converted to secondary accommodation.
The gardens also include a vegetable garden and a paddock across the lane.
Paddy Pritchard-Gordon from Knight Frank said: ‘The house dates back to 1760 and there was an addition in 1824 in this Tudor Gothic style.
‘That extension to the property has given the house an incredible reception hall and two magnificent reception rooms, which totally transformed the house.
The elegant house, which is on the market for the first time in 40 years, is perfect for entertaining and would make an ideal family home, with scope to change and develop it. Pictured is the living space
The beautiful property also has an outdoor swimming pool (pictured) with a pool house and a tennis court in the five-acre gardens
The striking period property that looks like two homes stuck together has gone on the market for a cool £2.25million. Pictured is the dining room
‘It went from being a very nice period house to entertaining on a grand scale when that was put on.
‘The house is incredible – the ceiling heights, the proportions of the room, the size of the windows, everything about it is impressive.
‘You’ve got stunning views from one whole side of the house, looking out south, and it is absolutely beautiful over your garden and paddock and then to farmland beyond.
‘You’ve got a swimming pool and tennis court. It’s a great spot, you can really enjoy the views, and you’ve got a bit of woodland as well so it’s got a bit of everything.
The house has 5,468 sq ft of accommodation with an entrance hall, dining room, drawing room, sitting room, kitchen, laundry room, study, garden room, wine cellar, seven bedrooms and three bathrooms
Paddy Pritchard-Gordon from Knight Frank said: ‘The house dates back to 1760 and there was an addition in 1824 in this Tudor Gothic style.’ Pictured is one of the bedrooms
The entrance hall and the stairs. The whole property has been tastefully redecorated and the estate agents have said it would be perfect for a family
The stunning home also comes with its own tennis court (pictured). The grounds feature well kept lawns and a vegetable garden
Paddy Pritchard-Gordon from Knight Frank said: ‘The extension to the property has given the house an incredible reception hall and two magnificent reception rooms, which totally transformed the house’
The gardens also include a vegetable garden and a paddock across the lane. The property has stunning and far-reaching countryside views
There is also an outbuilding with a garage, stables, store rooms and workshop. The outbuildings have planning permission to be converted to secondary accommodation
The property also features a charming country kitchen (pictured). The house in Sheering, Essex is on the market for £2.25million
‘It would be absolutely ideal for a young family.
‘There are some outbuildings you can play around with as well, it has planning permission for an annexe, so there are lots of possibilities.
‘We’ve had quite a few viewings of people from London who have been cooped up in their flat and are suddenly thinking they may not be going back to their office full time and they want a bigger place.
‘You can get into London so quickly so it’s a popular area with commuters.
‘There’s a little bit of work to be done so someone can put their stamp on it if they want to.
‘It ticks so many boxes with people looking for that period gem but with all the space, it’s what people are looking for.’