Copford Hall

Copford Hall is an English country house in Essex built with a square footprint of red brick and light-colored stone trim. The building sits within generous grounds that feature multiple ponds and man-made water features throughout the landscape.

The estate was held by the bishops of London until King James I sold it to the Mountjoy family in the early 1600s. The current main structure dates from the early 18th century, though some interior sections reflect the earlier period.

The property maintains its original architectural elements from 1720, while sections of the interior date back to the early 1600s.

The hall remains a private residence with no public access, but visitors can appreciate it from nearby roads and footpaths in the area. The setting is in rural Essex, making it best visited by car or as part of a countryside walk.

A classical boathouse sits by the lowest of the interconnected water features, revealing the care taken in designing the grounds. This chain of ponds and canals shows how 18th-century estates created layered water landscapes for both beauty and function.