Grade II listed farmhouse near Harold Wood on sale for £1.7m

This 17th-century gem boasts a rich heritage, and has been in the same family for 40 years.

The property dates back to 1663, and is set within a semi-rural position in Pages Lane near Harold Wood.

The property has been 'exceptionally well-renovated' (Image: Strutt & Parker/Zoopla)

The home has 2.5 acres of land, including four stables, a barn and a gym.

The original building has seen additions over the years, including an 18th century doorcase and a two-storey 19th century wing.

The farmhouse dates back to 1663, with the original engraving still visible in the lounge (Image: Clara Tyson)

One of the first recorded owners of the historic farmhouse was Thomas Page, at the start of the 18th century, who was an 'Overseer of the Poor'.

The property was also a a functional dairy farm for hundreds of years.

This shows an aerial view of the property from when it was a functioning dairy farm in the 1960s (Image: Clara Tyson)

The estate agent described the property as "exceptionally well renovated" but still keeping its "historical charm".

The drawing room, for instance, still has the cosy appeal of a log burning stove, while flagstone floors and historic timbers span the dining room with views over the paddocks.

The original historic timbers and flagstone floors have been preserved (Image: Strutt & Parker/Zoopla)

The farmhouse consists of four reception rooms and five bedrooms, the master bedroom featuring built-in wardrobes and an ensuite.

Two of the other bedrooms have ensuite shower rooms, and there's also a family bathroom on the first floor.

The master bedroom (Image: Strutt & Parker/Zoopla)

As well as the equestrian facilities, the property has a patio with in-built gas and charcoal barbecues and a wood-fired pizza oven.

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The old farmland that encircles the Grade II listed property, spanning around 150 acres, is now protected by Forestry England.

The property has four bathrooms (Image: Strutt & Parker/Zoopla)

This park is filled with bridleways, foot paths and woodland walks, with the River Rom running through it.

The home is just less than two miles from Harold Wood mainline station, which offers frequent fast services to London.

The current owners found this business card when they moved in in 1984, showing the property's history as a dairy farm (Image: Clara Tyson)

The M25 is also easily accessible, just more than a mile away from the property.

The listing on Zoopla also mentioned the "outstanding" shopping facilities in nearby towns, and a selection of good schools in the area.

To express an interest or arrange a viewing, call Strutt & Parker - Chelmsford on 01245 378090.