Ever fancy just laying down some vocals instead of a Netflix and chill on a Friday night? Yes, us too, which is why this property on the outskirts of the village of Newport in Essex caught our eye.
Set within 1.4 acres, this property, listed with Savills, features a bespoke acoustic music studio, along with an indoor pool and gym complex and many distinctive features that bear the imprint of its owner: none other than the acclaimed British rapper and songwriter, Stefflon Don.
She says, “I bought Oak Tree House in September 2019 because of its incredible feeling of space inside and its connection to nature outside. I have a big family who love being together so having lots of room to entertain and socialise with them was important for me. During the five years I’ve lived at the house, I’ve definitely added my own style and touches…
I’ve converted the original three-car garage into an amazing acoustic recording studio (and built a fish aquarium into one of the walls), I’ve re-fitted the kitchen, and I’ve turned two of the reception rooms into a dance studio and games room!This house will always hold a special place in my heart because of the memories I’ve made at it, but I’m ready to embrace the next chapter.”
The property has seven bedrooms which includes three ground floor guest suites and four first floor bedrooms., making it ideal for those with a large family or sociable lifestyle.
The studio is located within the grounds, in the former garage, as Stefflon mentioned, with fabric wall panels incorporating that aquarium for fresh water fish within one wall. There is also useful annexe accommodation above, a large terraced area, perfect for al fresco entertaining and a detached indoor pool and gym complex overlooking the garden.
The place has a natural flow to it, and has been upgraded and modernised to give it that super-contemporary feel. . The kitchen/breakfast room has an impressive design, with a wide, Vienna Quartz central island with marble style work surface, underlighting and space for breakfast stools. Fitted appliances here include a Stove range dual fuel cooker with seven ring gas hob, eye level Siemens oven, a microwave and warming drawer, dishwasher, Franke sink with mixer tap together with space for both an American style fridge/freezer and drinks cooler.
Two further reception rooms are used as a dance studio and vaulted games room but there is plenty of scope for any buyer to transform it according to their own tastes or needs. Many of us may fancy a dance studio at home but it could equally be a drawing room or library.
The spacious reception hallway also leads to the 'North Wing' with those three guest suites. The first floor has a good sized landing area and links to the principal bedroom with a dressing area fitted with an extensive range of wardrobes, a dressing room which leads to an en suite bathroom. There are two further bedroom suites on this floor together with a family bathroom.
The property is on sale for £2.3 million, with full details here.
