Old Harlow

For many years this property was probably one of the most important in the Old Town, being the home and surgery of the local doctors for probably the best part of a hundred years or so. Dr Booth lived and practised there for many a decade administering his charm and skills to the locals and is now fondly remembered by many of our older residents.

It’s not difficult to feel the atmosphere and charm of the property. It was built sometime towards the end of the 19th century and probably extended and enlarged a few times to accommodate both its professional and domestic needs. Our client has continued the good work, restoring and improving well within the Victorian character.

Built in 1895 this is a lovely Victorian house with great character. The current owners have lived in this charming home for six years now and say it’s been a terrific family home spacious, with good proportioned rooms and high ceilings. The house retains many of its original features, including fireplaces, internal doors and polished floors.

• 5 bedrooms
• 3 bathrooms

Old Harlow is quite special; as it still has a good village feel to it. The location of the house provides close access to the countryside and there are plenty of opportunities for country rambles and strolls. Rarely do you encounter the opportunity to have the countryside on the doorstep and yet within a five minute walk from the house, the high street has all the shops and amenities you could need. Harlow Mill Rail Station is a 10 minute walk from the house and it is only a 35 minute journey into London Liverpool Street station. Stansted airport is an easy 20 minute drive, and access TO the M11 is just a 5 minutes away, and the M25 is a 10 minute drive away.

The owners have brought the utilities of the house up to a modern standard, and have put in a new central heating system with attractive cast iron radiators, re-wired, re-plumbed, fitted new bathrooms, installed a new kitchen and rebuilt the garage area to incorporate a very useful utility room and another separate wc.

The kitchen and dining room look over the gardens, which are accessed by French doors leading onto the patio area. The gardens are a delight – with different areas to sit and enjoy a glass of wine, or just relax at the end of a busy day. There is a York stone patio, and the garden also contains mature trees, shrubs, fruit trees, a very attractive rose arbour, and, for the children a wonderful tree house.

This delightful Victorian house is a substantial family home, with that perfect balance of accessibility to all the requirements and necessities of modern life, whilst providing a location in a peaceful, family-friendly area.