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Rough Hill House
Bicknacre, Essex, East Anglia
Property details
16 Guests
8 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets: No
Changeover day: -1
Features
Open fire
Hasfishing
Family
Gamesroom
Near walks
Near cycling
Neargolf
Detached
Country
Nationaltrust
Children
Extra Bathrooms
Ground Floor Bed
Noanimals
Nearrailway
Smoke Free
Ingroup
Short breaks allowed
Last minute break allowed
Close to shop
The property
Rough Hill House, a beautiful, grand abode standing proudly in the charming village of East Hanningfield near Bicknacre, Essex. Boasting a hot tub, games room, and an outdoor heated swimming pool, this spacious retreat is perfect for families, welcoming two well-behaved dogs. Arrive at your home away from home and be captivated by the private entrance that welcomes you with open arms, complemented by the convenience of off-road parking for a truly seamless arrival experience. Step inside and you'll be charmed by a spacious kitchen, fully equipped to cater to your culinary needs throughout your stay. Adjacent to the kitchen, you'll find a handy utility room housing a washing machine, tumble dryer, and an American fridge/freezer, ensuring you have all the amenities needed for a pleasant stay. The heart of the home is undoubtedly the expansive living/dining room, complete with 2 large dining tables (to seat up to 24) for family meals together, 2 sofas and a TV, and the adjacent sunroom with 2 further sofas and wrap around views of the beautiful South-facing garden. For a quieter moment, retreat to the additional elegant sitting room, also boasting a TV, plush seating, perfect for those chillier evenings. The ground floor also hosts two well-presented double bedrooms, offering a serene space to rest for those with limited mobility. As you ascend to the first floor, you'll find a further six bedrooms, including a double and four family rooms, one of which benefits from a private en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower over. The property also boasts three additional bathrooms, each fitted with a walk-in shower and basin, with one also featuring a P-shaped bath, ensuring there's no morning rush. For added convenience, there's also a first-floor cloakroom with a basin and WC. Why not lose yourself in a good book in the friendly conservatory/snug, where you can stretch out on the sofa and enjoy the open views of the South facing garden and pond? Venture outside to the enclosed, wraparound garden, where you can enjoy a spot of alfresco dining on the patio, take a dip in the outdoor heated swimming pool, or unwind in the hot tub. The garden also features a gravelled area, a well-kept lawn, a barbecue for summer feasts, and a tranquil pond. For those seeking indoor entertainment, the external games room is sure to delight, and the sauna provides a perfect spot for relaxation.
Immerse yourself in the tranquility of East Hanningfield, an Essex village rated in the Top 20 of the Sunday Times’ 2024 Best Secret Villages to live-in in the heart of Rural Essex, yet offering an array of recreational pursuits at your doorstep, and yet only 20 minutes from the coast and with local (from Chelmsford) direct trains less than an hour to the heart of London. Wander through idyllic countryside paths or discover the charm of local shops and eateries situated in quaint villages nearby. No matter how you choose to spend your days, each adventure is only a short stroll or drive away from your residence. As daylight fades, return to the indulgent comforts of Rough Hill House. There's nothing more delightful than spending the evening immersed in the hot tub under the stars, taking a dip in the pool, enjoying a friendly competition in the games room, or simply enjoying a night of relaxation. With so much to offer, Rough Hill House is the perfect base for your next family getaway.
Rough Hill House, a beautiful, grand abode set in East Hanningfield near Bicknacre in Essex, enjoying a hot tub, outdoor swimming pool, and barbecue. Danbury 3.4 miles; South Woodham Ferrers 4.1 miles; Chelmsford 6.3 miles; Southend-on-Sea 15.2 miles.
Seven bedrooms: 1 x family room with double, single with trundle bed, and en-suite bath, shower over, basin, and WC, 1 x family room with triple bunk (double below, single above) and bunk, 1 x family room with triple bunk (double below, single above) and single, 1 x family room with double and raised single, 1 x family room with double day bed and raised child's single, 1 x double. The Old Piggery offers 1 x double and 1 x twin. Bathroom with p-shaped bath, shower over, handheld shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC. Shower room with handheld shower, walk-in shower, and basin. Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC. First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC. Kitchen. Utility. Living/dining room with feature fire place. Sitting room with feature fire place. Conservatory/snug. External games room. External sauna
Gas central heating. Aga Oven and Aga stovetops, Electric Oven, gas hob, airfryer, 2 x microwaves, American fridge/freezer, coffee machines & percolators, 2 dishwashers, washing machine, tumble dryer. 2 x TVs, WiFi. Fuel, power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair, travel cot, and stairgate available. Off-road parking for up to 14 cars. Enclosed, wraparound garden with gravel, patio, lawn, furniture, hot tub, outdoor swimming heated pool, barbecue, fire pit and pond. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.2 miles, pub 1.8 miles. Note: Steps up to both raised beds and are only suitable for children. Note: Children must be supervised at all times due to large unfenced pond and outdoor swimming pool. Note: Steps throughout garden, please take care. Note: This property is only suitable for families, not groups of friends. Please note: January February March and November the property will only accept a minimum of 2 nights, other months will be a minimum of 3 nights.
Immerse yourself in the tranquility of East Hanningfield, an Essex village rated in the Top 20 of the Sunday Times’ 2024 Best Secret Villages to live-in in the heart of Rural Essex, yet offering an array of recreational pursuits at your doorstep, and yet only 20 minutes from the coast and with local (from Chelmsford) direct trains less than an hour to the heart of London. Wander through idyllic countryside paths or discover the charm of local shops and eateries situated in quaint villages nearby. No matter how you choose to spend your days, each adventure is only a short stroll or drive away from your residence. As daylight fades, return to the indulgent comforts of Rough Hill House. There's nothing more delightful than spending the evening immersed in the hot tub under the stars, taking a dip in the pool, enjoying a friendly competition in the games room, or simply enjoying a night of relaxation. With so much to offer, Rough Hill House is the perfect base for your next family getaway.
Rough Hill House, a beautiful, grand abode set in East Hanningfield near Bicknacre in Essex, enjoying a hot tub, outdoor swimming pool, and barbecue. Danbury 3.4 miles; South Woodham Ferrers 4.1 miles; Chelmsford 6.3 miles; Southend-on-Sea 15.2 miles.
Seven bedrooms: 1 x family room with double, single with trundle bed, and en-suite bath, shower over, basin, and WC, 1 x family room with triple bunk (double below, single above) and bunk, 1 x family room with triple bunk (double below, single above) and single, 1 x family room with double and raised single, 1 x family room with double day bed and raised child's single, 1 x double. The Old Piggery offers 1 x double and 1 x twin. Bathroom with p-shaped bath, shower over, handheld shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC. Shower room with handheld shower, walk-in shower, and basin. Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC. First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC. Kitchen. Utility. Living/dining room with feature fire place. Sitting room with feature fire place. Conservatory/snug. External games room. External sauna
Gas central heating. Aga Oven and Aga stovetops, Electric Oven, gas hob, airfryer, 2 x microwaves, American fridge/freezer, coffee machines & percolators, 2 dishwashers, washing machine, tumble dryer. 2 x TVs, WiFi. Fuel, power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair, travel cot, and stairgate available. Off-road parking for up to 14 cars. Enclosed, wraparound garden with gravel, patio, lawn, furniture, hot tub, outdoor swimming heated pool, barbecue, fire pit and pond. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.2 miles, pub 1.8 miles. Note: Steps up to both raised beds and are only suitable for children. Note: Children must be supervised at all times due to large unfenced pond and outdoor swimming pool. Note: Steps throughout garden, please take care. Note: This property is only suitable for families, not groups of friends. Please note: January February March and November the property will only accept a minimum of 2 nights, other months will be a minimum of 3 nights.
Practical information
Distance to river (miles): 5 miles
Central heating: Throughout
Distance to beach (miles): 8.1 miles
Check-out: 10:00
Shop: 0.2 miles
Distance to restaurant (miles): 0.1 miles
Pub: 1.8 miles
Children - accepted: Yes
Working railway: Yes
Heating: Gas
Floors: 2
Distance to coast (miles): 8.1 miles
Check-in: 16:00
Village location: Centre
Stairgate: Yes
Distance to supermarket (miles): 2.9 miles
Distance to lake (miles): 2.2 miles