High Wych Road, Sawbridgeworth

Property Details: • Type: Detached • Tenure: FREEHOLD • Floor Area: 5706 sqft

Key Features: • Striking period features throughout • Large double garage with electric door • Underfloor heating • Ideal for multi-generation living • Prestigous location with a short walk to the town and train station • 1.3 acres of historic grounds • Planning approved for further enhancements

Location: • Nearest Station: Sawbridgeworth Station • Distance to Station: 0.8508205451404274 miles

Agent Information: • Address: 27 Mile End Road, Mile End, Colchester, CO4 5BU

Full Description: <p>Set in the heart of Sawbridgeworth House is more than a residence; it is a living chapter of English history. Once home to Thomas Rivers, the pioneering horticulturist whose work reshaped fruit cultivation and brought him into correspondence with Charles Darwin, this distinguished Georgian house is steeped in over 300 years of botanical legacy.</p><p>Set within 1.3 acres of beautifully established heritage gardens, the main house offers four elegant bedrooms alongside a self-contained two-bedroom annex.  presenting rare flexibility for multi-generational living or future investment. From refined reception rooms every space is designed to inspire and impress.</p><p>For those seeking a home with depth, character, and exceptional potential, Bonks Hill House represents a truly rare opportunity.</p><p>A refined Georgian home enriched with a contemporary artistic edge<br />The main house has four bright, beautifully proportioned bedrooms <br />Generous reception rooms with open fireplaces<br />Sleek, high-specification kitchen-diner overlooking the gardens with underfloor heating<br />A considered blend of period floors and fireplaces with elegant modern finishes<br /><br />Adjoining annex with private living, kitchen & 2 bedrooms<br />Scope for multi-generational living or guest retreat</p><p>Sprawling 1.3-acre estate-style garden once part of the famed Rivers Nursery<br />Mature trees, historic plantings & open lawns</p><p>Large Double Garage with electric door</p><p>Shingle driveway with ample parking</p><p>Large Outbuilding/storage/office. </p><p>*All measurements are approximate and for guidance only. They should not be relied upon as statements of fact and buyers are advised to check measurements themselves.<br />House & garage: 4140 sq ft<br />Cellar: 90 sq ft<br />Barn: 1476 sq ft<br />4140 + 90 + 1476 = 5706 sq ft</p><p><br />🕰 Historical Legacy:<br />Home to the Rivers family, founders of Rivers Nursery (est. 1725)<br />Thomas Rivers pioneered new rose & fruit varieties—like the Early Rivers plum<br />His son, Thomas Francis Rivers, introduced the Conference pear<br />The family maintained a 400-acre nursery empire and published horticultural works still in use today<br />Direct ties to Charles Darwin through botanical collaboration<br />WWII: Requisitioned by the army; the house has stood through pivotal moments in British history<br />Now part of the Rivers Heritage Orchard movement<br /> <br /> <br />📍 Local Area:<br />Located in the picturesque Sawbridgeworth, steeped in agricultural and cultural heritage<br />Minutes to Sawbridgeworth train station with London Liverpool Street access<br />Excellent local schools, charming pubs, and independent shops<br />Walking distance to Rivers Heritage Orchard & community events<br />Quick access to Stansted Airport, M11, Bishop’s Stortford & Harlow</p>