York Hill Loughton

York Hill  is a peaceful residential area that benefits from the tranquillity and views of the adjoining Epping Forest, as well as the survival of hedges which follow and define the historic road pattern.  The topography of the Area is apparent in the names of the roads; York Hill, Woodbury Hill, King's Hill and Pump Hill. There is a steep and dramatic rise from King's Green (off Church Hill), to the two greens outside the Gardener's Arms Public House at the top of York Hill.

York Hill forms the backbone of the Conservation Area and the close proximity of houses to the street and long lengths of high  hedges create the character of a country lane. While there are several areas of 20th century development, the houses have been incorporated into the landscape so that they do not visually dominate.

The most attractive group of listed buildings in the Area is at the top of York Hill where the terrace of 19th century weatherboarded cottages (Nos.109-115 odd) form a visual stop. No.107 (an 18th century brick house) and Nos.117/119 (18th century cottages), also form part of this group. The Gardener's Arms was originally a cottage (late 17th century) and its garden provides dramatic views of the City. The earliest cottages in the area can be found at the top of Pump Hill (Nos. 20, 22 and 24). These attractive timber-framed, weatherboarded cottages date from the early 17th century.