Mountnessing Road, Blackmore, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4

An elegant Georgian country house set within 7.25 acres, moments from charming villages, excellent schools, outstanding restaurants and fast London connections.

ABOUT THIS HOUSE
Set within some 7.25 acres in the heart of the Essex countryside, Jessops is an elegant Grade II listed Georgian house, its handsome façade softened each spring by a magnificent sweep of wisteria.

Dating from the early nineteenth century, the house has been meticulously restored and thoughtfully refined by its current owners in collaboration with Nicolas Jacob Architects and Cubitt Theobald, specialists in period property. Their approach was careful and considered, preserving the character of the house while quietly enhancing it for modern living. Original features have been beautifully restored throughout, from period radiators and traditional shutters to the historic house bell, returned to working order by the renowned Whitechapel Bell Foundry, whose craftsmen traced it back to their workshops in the nineteenth century.

Inside, the rooms are elegantly proportioned and flooded with natural light. Tall sash windows frame views across the gardens and courtyard, drawing the outside gently into the house, while handmade oak cabinetry and underfloor heating in the kitchen and utility bring comfort while remaining entirely in keeping with the house.

Upstairs, the bedrooms enjoy views across the surrounding countryside, with the principal suite offering a particularly peaceful retreat.

The gardens have been thoughtfully composed. A charming courtyard garden centres around ancient olive trees, while spring brings a beautiful display of tulips and alliums, followed by fragrant David Austin roses as summer unfolds.

Beyond, the grounds open out to meadow and a wonderful pool complex, perfect for everyday life and entertaining guests, with further buildings providing an annexe, garaging and stabling. Jessops is simply an exceptional house.

ABOUT THIS AREA
Jessops sits in a particularly attractive pocket of Essex countryside, close to the sought after villages of Blackmore, Fryerning and Ingatestone. The villages offer a strong sense of community with independent shops, cafés, pubs and everyday amenities.

Nearby Brentwood provides a lively town centre with an excellent selection of boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants and supermarkets, while Chelmsford offers more extensive shopping and leisure facilities.

The area is also well known for its exceptional places to eat. Local favourites include Smith’s of Ongar, Felix in Warley and Alec’s Restaurant in Brentwood, widely regarded as some of the finest dining destinations in Essex.

For families, the area offers excellent schooling, with highly regarded state options including Anglo European School in Ingatestone, Shenfield High School, St Martin’s School in Shenfield, Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School and the renowned grammar schools for boys and girls in Chelmsford. Outstanding independent schools nearby include Brentwood School, New Hall and Felsted.
The surrounding countryside offers wonderful walking and cycling, with Weald Country Park’s historic deer park and beautiful bluebell woods just a short distance away, and plenty of country walks on your doorstep.

For commuting, Shenfield Station and Ingatestone provide fast services to London Liverpool Street and Elizabeth Line connections through central London to Heathrow Airport, with easy access to the A12 and M25.

TOWNS AND STATIONS
Chelmsford 10 miles
Brentwood 5.5 miles
Ingatestone Station 4 miles
Shenfield Station 4.5miles
London Liverpool Strret from 29 minutes
Southend Airport 27 miles
Stansted Airport 23 miles