* Freehold
* Accommodation is laid out over three floors
* Superbly well proportioned rooms with remarkable ceiling heights
* Wealth of original features
* Flexible layout, perfect for modernisation
* South facing gardens, swimming pool & woodland
* Range of outbuildings, extensive garaging
* EPC Rating = F
Exceptional village house set in stunning grounds.
Description
Tilbury Court is an exceptional historic house, set in about 7. 25 acres of
stunning grounds, with outbuildings, a swimming pool, tennis court, ponds and
woodland. The house, which is not listed, dates from 1882 and was built for
Lewis John Way, known as the good old squire, who was a Deputy Lieutenant for
Essex and, at the time of his death, the oldest Justice of the Peace in the
county. Tilbury Court has been a much - loved family home of our clients for
nearly 50 years and, though now requiring some modernisation has been well
maintained throughout this ownership.
The building has attractive, red - brick elevations with wooden windows and a
tiled roof. Tilbury Court is included Pevsner’s guide to Essex’s historic
buildings, which notes that it has been sheared of its service wing. Typical
of the period, the accommodation flows well and comprises superbly
proportioned, rooms with remarkable ceiling height throughout and many
original architectural details.
The panelled front door opens into the generous reception hall, with numerous
original features including an original patterned tiled floor, chimneypiece
and magnificent staircase. Doors lead to the kitchen/breakfast room, sitting
room, drawing room, originally called the music room, provides a more formal
entertaining space, study and cloakroom. The well - proportioned
kitchen/breakfast room has ample storage, an integrated oven and hob, and an
aga; three windows fill the room with natural light and doors lead to the
laundry room, off which is a substantial quarry tiled boot room, and directly
to the sitting room.
The bright, spacious sitting room has a dado and picture rail, alcoves and
original moulding to the ceiling as well as an attractive bay window which
overlooks the beautiful, south - facing lawns. The elegant, double - aspect
drawing room provides a more formal entertaining space, with a handsome wooden
chimneypiece and sash windows; a glazed doors leads out to the gardens.
The first floor landing has an impressive vaulted ceiling and large Gothic
style arched window; it leads on to five splendid double bedrooms, each with
its own original chimneypiece, and two bathrooms. The principal bedroom is
especially delightful, with a bay window offering fabulous, south - facing views
over the gardens, and a particularly pretty, tiled chimneypiece. There are a
further two bedrooms, presently used as an office and additional storage, on
the second floor. Accessed via steps outside, Tilbury Court has a capacious
cellar.
**Outside**
Tilbury Courts is set within 7. 25 acres, consisting of verdant lawns with
mature trees, an orchard, paddocks, a pond and woodlands. There are numerous
outbuildings, including a two - storey workshop and store with, now lapsed,
planning to convert into an annexe
The stables are located close to the paddock, perfect for the equine
enthusiast. The generous sized garage has space for up to eight cars. There is
a covered swimming pool with a changing room, and the a former tennis court
(requiring renovation). Between the stabling and the garage there is a good
sized orchard containing mostly traditional English apple tree varieties, with
pear and plum trees. To the front of house is a turning circle and there is
ample parking to the side.
Location
Tilbury Juxta Clare is a small hamlet nestled between Great Yeldham and Clare,
both of which offer everyday amenities. Clare is a popular medieval town with
a variety of shops, pubs, butchers, cafes and doctor surgeries. Train services
are available from Braintree, Witham or Audley End. Cambridge and Stansted
airport are approximately 25 miles and 21 miles away respectively.
Square Footage: 10, 861 sq ft
Acreage:
7. 25 Acres
Additional Info
Services: Mains water, electricity. Mains drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Braintree District Council
Council Tax Banding: H

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