Caldrees Manor in Ickleton, Essex for sale at £4.25m

Caldrees Manor is a grade II listed Georgian manor house which was mostly created circa 1800 around the nucleus of the former 16th or 17th century farmhouse. Later additions and alterations resulted in this very fine and imposing period gem tucked away behind its boundary wall in the very heart of the village. Caldrees Manor has a rich and fascinating history and bears the blue commemorative plaque to one of its more famous owners Sir Robert Herbert (1831-1905) Queensland's first (and youngest) premier.

Caldrees Manor (Image: Savills) Caldrees Manor (Image: Savills) Caldrees Manor (Image: Savills) Inside: Find many fine period features, from intricate cornicing to fluted architraves, fireplaces (one with rococo detail), panelled doors and high ceilings. Nine bedrooms, including six en-suites are spread over three floors (plus there are cellars too). There's a snooker room that was a former ball room and an Aga kitchen with adjoining breakfast room. Plus an independent apartment and a two-bedroom annexe.

Caldrees Manor (Image: Savills) Caldrees Manor (Image: Savills) Caldrees Manor (Image: Savills)

Outside: Caldrees Manor sits in about 15.61 acres. There is an orchard (apples, pears and plums), a fenced tennis court, former manege, stable yard, gardens stores, a coach house, pleasure gardens, and an arboretum! The grounds were reportedly extended by exchanging land with Clare Hall in 1870 and 1884 and at this time a stream was diverted to create ornamental ponds.

Why we love it: A Georgian manor house with stunning secluded gardens and wooded grounds... it's the complete package.

01223 347178

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Caldrees Manor (Image: Savills) Caldrees Manor (Image: Savills) Caldrees Manor (Image: Savills)

LOCAL AREA

Ickleton is just seven miles north of popular Safron Walden. A market town since 1141, the days that the market takes place are now Tuesdays and Saturdays. Originally known as Walden or Chipping Walden, Saffron was added to its name in 1500 when the saffron crocus trade was in full effect in the area and was granted a royal charter by Henry VIII.

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