Coopersale, Epping, Essex, CM16

A magnificent, Grade II-listed 17th-century country house set within circa 23 acres of gardens and grounds on the edge of Epping Forest

Description

Coopersale House is a splendid 17th- and 18th-century home set among expansive parkland on the eastern edge of Epping. The Grade II-listed period property is generously proportioned, affording almost 20,000 sq ft of living space, including extensive annexes and outbuildings for further development or staff accommodation.

The principal residence has accommodation over three floors and is designed for both entertaining at home and the demands of family life, with a number of reception rooms and expansive leisure facilities inside and out. The main façade of the house, restored in the Queen Anne style, faces southeast onto a fabulous carriageway driveway and an ornamental fountain, while the south-westerly elevation has two projecting window bays looking out onto formal parterre gardens and the private lake. The house is notable for its character features, including sash windows, a pedimented front door and, internally, original fireplaces, panelling, ceilings and a handsome staircase. Though the house has been extensively restored and has been modernised for contemporary living, much of its original character remains. Coopersale House has a fascinating history, passing through the Archer- Houblon family for several centuries until 1908 when it was sold.

The beautifully presented interiors have been designed with seamless flow, the substantial reception areas situated separately from the living accommodations. Modern additions like new bathrooms and a stylish kitchen complement the older parts of the home: the sitting rooms, with their wood flooring and decorative wall and ceiling details; a stunning wood-panelled dining room; and the modern kitchen built around a stone fireplace inset with a wood-burning stove. Upstairs, the bedrooms are well sized and almost all have their own bathroom. There is also a staff apartment providing further accommodation.

Connected to the main house is a leisure wing housing an indoor swimming pool, changing facilities, showers and a sauna. On the southeast elevation there is a double-height games room, perfect for teenagers or older children.

In addition to the cosmetic upgrades, the swimming pool has been refurbished and there are a number of solar panels and Cat 5 wiring throughout as well as fibre broadband. The house and its security can be controlled and viewed remotely via Control4 application. The roof, plumbing and electrics have also been updated.

The Outbuildings
In addition to the main house and its extensive leisure facilities, the property also benefits from a number of outbuildings including a double garage, separate garage with barn-style doors and a stable. Attached to the garage building is a self-contained annexe with a bedroom, shower room and a kitchen on the ground floor, a further double bedroom and living room upstairs and eaves storage.

In addition there is a further separate, self-contained detached annexe with a reception room, kitchen and two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Both annexes would work equally well as staff accommodation or for short - or long-term lets.

The Grounds

The grounds at Coopersale House were laid out for William Eyre Archer, a lawyer and politician, in the 1730s and designed by Adam Holt, who also landscaped the water gardens of Wanstead Park. Later, plans were drawn up by Capability Brown but were not carried out, though the garden is landscaped in a complementary style, including expansive parklands, specimen trees such as magnolia, old oaks and beech, and formal planning. There are entrances on both Stonards Hill, where there is a formal gated entrance with video entry phone, and Houblons Hill, which leads through dense shrubbery of rhododendrons to the detached annexe and the main house’s turning circle. The driveways, particularly the main entrance, are grand and afford a superb first impression.

The formal gardens consist of manicured lawns and areas of attractive box parterre, including a particularly impressive plan to the south-west of the house, leading down a series of steps from the terrace to a lavender and box pattern which separates the house from the ornamental lake. In addition to the lake there are fountains and ponds around the estate, and there is a beautiful enclosed ‘secret’ rose garden on the western side of the lake which also incorporates an orchard with many fruiting varieties of apple, pear, plum and cherry.

There are many paths leading through the grounds and an all-weather floodlit tennis court overlooks the lake.

Location

Local information
Coopersale House is situated on the outskirts of the semi-rural village of Coopersale Common, located about 1.2 miles from Epping. Nestled at the heart of its own expansive land, the property boasts a remarkable setting, with entrances on both Stonards Hill and Houblons Hill. The area offers a stunning place to live within a countryside setting yet close to all the key amenities and transport links. The village has day- to-day amenities including a church, primary school and a newsagent, and there are a number of pubs locally for both drinking and dining.

Epping, an old market town, has an excellent choice of local independent and boutique shops together with a Tesco and Marks & Spencer. The Central Line rail service (2 miles away) runs from Epping to London Liverpool Street making it ideal for the City commuter, and road links are equally well connected with the M11 accessed 3.9 miles away at Junction 7 and the M25 about 3.5 miles away at Junction 26.

There are a great selection of schools in the surrounding areas, including Coopersale Hall Prep just 1.5 miles distant, Haileybury in Hertford, Chigwell School, nearby boys and girls grammar schools and Bancroft’s in Woodford Green.

While offering excellent access to London, the area offers lovely countryside including the ancient woodland of Epping Forest with its vast array of outdoor activities, footpaths and a vast network of over 100 miles of bridleways. There are a number of golf courses locally, including Epping, Hobbs Cross, Theydon Bois and Toot Hill. Sporting opportunities are extensive including racing at Newmarket; widespread shooting opportunities and the Essex Way.

Square Footage: 17,029 sq ft


Acreage: 23.74 Acres

Directions

Directions
Proceed north on the M11 exiting at Junction 7 signposted Harlow. At the roundabout take the first exit onto the B193/London Road towards Epping and continue south for approximately three miles. Turn left onto Stonards Hill and drive for 0.7 miles, where the entrance to Coopersale House can be found on the left-hand side.

Alternatively, traveling clockwise on the M25, exit at Junction 26 signposted A121 Waltham Abbey and Loughton. At the roundabout take the third exit onto A121/Honey Lane, proceeding under the motorway and taking the first exit at the second roundabout to continue on A121/ Honey Lane for 1.3 miles to the Wake Arms roundabout, take the first exit onto the B1393/Epping Road and continue north east for approximately three miles. Turn right onto Stonards Hill and drive for 0.7 miles, where the entrance to Coopersale House can be found on the left-hand side.

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Additional Info

Mains connections for water, drains, gas and electricity
Solar panels