Grade II-listed Brentwood farmhouse listed on Zoopla with its own moat

Listed on Zoopla for £2.5 million, Hatch Farm in Brentwood dates back to 1560 and has kept many of its original features to reflect its historical roots.

One of these is its moat - believed to have served as a status symbol in the past, as well as providing a defence around the property.

The farmhouse dates back to the 16th century (Image: Butler & Stag/Zoopla)

It is now only partially intact, but guards the back of the property and adds to its "charm", according to the estate agent.

The 16th century farmhouse, which sits in Ongar Road, has also kept its Tudor brickwork and timber frames, which can be seen in almost every room in the house.

A moat still partially surrounds the property (Image: Butler & Stag/Zoopla)

Manicured gardens and a sweeping driveway welcomes visitors into Hatch Farm, with the bottom half of the building covered in vines.

Inside, an inglenook fireplace in the lounge leads up to the chimney.

The farmhouse has a traditional inglenook fireplace (Image: Butler & Stag/Zoopla)

Another feature of the Brentwood farmhouse is the games room, which boasts its own bar, cinema area and a vaulted ceiling.

The current owner has decorated this room with a cow print sofa and bar stools, and hanging globe lights.

A cinema and games room with its own bar (Image: Butler & Stag/Zoopla)

The four bedrooms are spread across the first and second floor, and have all been extended from the original six bedrooms to include dressing areas and en-suites.

On top of all this, the home has its own gym in the garage conversion and an outdoor swimming pool, which is both gated and heated.

Each bedroom has its own en-suite and dressing area (Image: Butler & Stag/Zoopla)

There are steps up to the pool and a slide if you prefer to live life on the edge.

The four-bedroom property is around four miles away from both Shenfield and Brentwood stations, and close to schools such as Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School and Doddinghurst Church of England School.

Not just a pool, but a pool with a slide (Image: Butler & Stag/Zoopla)

For more information, contact estate agent Butler & Stag on 01992 800155.