Property for sale in Lavender Cottage, Burntmills Road, Wickford SS12

An exceptional & beautifully presented five-bedroom detached cottage situated on A sizeable plot measuring 0.65 acres / 0.26 hectares.

The property has been extended from what was originally built as A two bedroom cottage with parts that date back to circa 1700’s. The cottage, due to historic architectural interest is grade II listed and features some attractive features which includes an original inglenook fireplace positioned to the east end of the home within the lounge.

Lavender cottage is entered via secure electronically controlled remote gates and offers A large driveway that can accommodate multiple vehicles. Additionally, there is A (25’ 4” X 15’ 6”) garage and A (12’ 2” X 7’ 7”) workshop.

On entry to the home, the hallway is spacious in design and connects the ground floor bedrooms to the lounge, kitchen and dining room areas.

The lounge is of A good size measuring (20’ 2” X 17’ 5”), there are dual aspect windows and there is A large, original built inglenook fireplace that houses A log burner.

The kitchen / dining room measures an impressive (21’ 7” X 15’ 9”) and offers A large selection of base and wall mounted units, there are granite work surfaces and A breakfast bar area. There are A good selection of integrated appliances that includes A range style cooker, extractor canopy and A dishwasher.

Passing back through the hallway to the west side of the home, there is ramped access that leads down to the bedrooms and A separate utility room / shower room.

The utility room / shower room offers further base level units with work surfaces, there is plumbing for A washing machine, tumble dryer and there is A double walk-in shower cubicle and A guest cloakroom WC.

The three ground floor bedrooms are all doubles in size, the third bedroom measures (13’ 2 X 12’ 8”), the fourth is (12’ 2” X 12’ 4”) and the fifth is (16’ 5” X 8’ 7”).

The first floor accommodation features A large landing space and offers access to two further double bedrooms and A large family bath / shower room.

The primary bedroom measures (17’ 3” X 16’ 6”) and the secondary bedroom is (21’ 2” X 8’ 4”) in size.

The family bath / shower room offers A four piece suite, there is an attractive boutique style tub, A pedestal wash hand basin, WC, and A fully tiled walk in wet room with A rainmaker shower.

Externally, the rear garden is beautifully presented and offers A large patio area, there is A built in BBQ area, an attractive ornamental pond, A lawn and A variety of mature trees and shrubs.

Additionally, the rear garden offers access to A sizeable (25’ 4” X 15’ 6”) games room / bar area that incorporates A WC and A store room to the rear aspect.

***** the side plot (etched in blue from the ariel photo) measures 0.30 acres / 0.12 hectares. This parcel of land could be ideal for A person or family seeking land for equestrian use and could potentially house stables. The land may also hold further potential for future development subject to planning permission *****

for more information or to arrange A viewing of this truly wonderful home please call john thoma bespoke estate agency.

Council tax band: F (basildon)

agent note: The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.

Plot Size

0.65 acres / 0.26 hectares

Entrance Hallway (30' 5'' x 7' 2'' (9.26m x 2.18m))

Lounge (20' 2'' x 17' 5'' (6.14m x 5.30m))

Kitchen / Dining Room (21' 7'' x 15' 9'' (6.57m x 4.80m))

Inner Hallway

Utility / Shower Room / Guest WC

Bedroom Three (13' 2'' x 12' 8'' (4.01m x 3.86m))

Bedroom Four (12' 4'' x 12' 2'' (3.76m x 3.71m))

Bedroom Five (16' 5'' x 8' 7'' (5.00m x 2.61m))

First Floor Landing

Bedroom One (17' 3'' x 16' 6'' (5.25m x 5.03m))

Bedroom Two (21' 2'' x 8' 4'' (6.45m x 2.54m))

Family Bathroom / Wet Room

Rear Garden

Games Room / Bar / WC (25' 4'' x 15' 6'' (7.72m x 4.72m))

Double Garage (19' 6'' x 17' 1'' (5.94m x 5.20m))

Workshop (12' 2'' x 7' 7'' (3.71m x 2.31m))