Situated in the sought after village of Downham, on the periphery of Stock and Billericay, this former farmhouse dating back to the mid 1840's has mellow brick elevations under a pitched and tiled roof relieved by attractive quality double glazed windows.

The deceptive accommodation, which includes four/six bedrooms, two reception rooms and an extensively fitted "Mark Wilkinson" kitchen with breakfast area and double glazed conservatory, has been refurbished to a high specification.

The accommodation is now described in greater detail.

Fully enclosed entrance porch leading to the main entrance door and:

ENTRANCE HALL:

Staircase rising to the first and second floors, coving to the ceiling, radiator and access to the basement cellar area (also accessed from the side courtyard).

KITCHEN:  5.13m (16ft 10in) x 4.27m (14ft 0in)

Superbly fitted with an extensive range of Mark Wilkinson cabinets in Sycamore with Granite working services. Twin stainless steel  sink unit with mixer taps inset with Granite draining top.The appliances, all Miele, include double width oven with a six ring gas hob, stainless steel illuminated extractor canopy, dishwasher,  fridge/freezer and built-in  microwave. A central island unit incorporates a breakfast bar with seating for four with cupboards and drawers under. The limestone floor includes underfloor heating. The ceiling has ornate coving and the twin windows afford lovely views across the grounds.

Double opening glazed oak doors have access to the conservatory, archway through to the sitting room/dining room and a further door leading to the laundry room and toilet.

UTILITY ROOM/TOILET:  2.36m (7ft 9in) x 1.83m (6ft 0in)

This area is currently used as a utility area with plumbing for washing and tumble dryer. Toilet with concealed cistern and wash hand basin. Contemporary stainless steel wall mounted radiator, twin opaque windows to the rear and Limestone tiled floor.

SITTING ROOM:  3.89m (12ft 9in) x 3.48m (11ft 5in)

Original chimney piece with raised slate hearth and gas Living Flame fire.The walls have attractive wall covering and the joinery, skirting boards and radiator housing are in Cherry wood. Ornate coving and ceiling rose.

CONSERVATORY:  6.98m (22ft 11in) max x 4.22m (13ft 10in)

Double glazed in Upvc affording superb views over the formal gardens. Slate tiling to the floor and double opening and single doors to the rear, radiator in lattice cover.

DRAWING ROOM:  6.88m (22ft 7in) x 3.94m (12ft 11in)

An attractive sash bay window overlooks the front garden and twin windows overlook the side courtyard.  This elegant but comfortable room decorated in heritage colours features  twin illuminated display niche and fire surround with cupboards to either side.Ornate coving to the ceiling, points for wall lights and radiator in housing.

FIRST FLOOR

MASTER BEDROOM:  3.91m (12ft 10in) x 3.1m (10ft 2in) Plus 3ft into the wardrobes

The master suite is currently being refurbished but will be sold as seen.  The bedroom has fitted slide aside wardrobes to one wall and adjacent:

Dressing Room:  1.68m (5ft 6in) x 1.6m (5ft 3in)

Coving to the ceiling, access to a large:

En-Suite:  3.61m (11ft 10in) x 3.02m (9ft 11in)

Separate Toilet:  2.21m (7ft 3in) x 0.91m (3ft 0in)

With w.c

Not yet fitted, when complete, will provide a stunning master suite.

BEDROOM TWO:  3.99m (13ft 1in) Excluding wardrobes x 3.38m (11ft 1in)

Fitted with triple wardrobes with sliding doors, points for wall lights and radiator.

BEDROOM THREE:  3.91m (12ft 10in) x 3.1m (10ft 2in) To the chimney breast

Original wooden fire surround with cast iron basket. Double cupboards to either side of the chimney breast, coving to the ceiling,  radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOM:  3.51m (11ft 6in) x 2.54m (8ft 4in)

A well proportioned room with large panelled bath with glass mosaic tiled surround, contemporary basin with glass mosaic top and surround, cupboards under. Low flush wc and fully enclosed fully tiled shower cubicle with chrome effect fittings. Good size airing cupboard, spotlighting to the ceiling, ceramic tiling to the floor. Chrome heated towel rail.

Stairs lead to the:

SECOND FLOOR

LANDING:  5.41m (17ft 9in) x 3.15m (10ft 4in)

Providing additional living space ideal study/sitting area.Velux windows and  eaves storage, wall mounted electric heater. Leading through to:

BEDROOM FOUR :  5.44m (17ft 10in) x 3.45m (11ft 4in)

An ideal bedroom for the young adult living at home or as a guest suite. Eaves storage, velux window to the rear and electric radiator.

STUDY:  2.62m (8ft 7in) x 2.34m (7ft 8in)

An internal room, could be you used as a study or for storage.

SHOWER ROOM:  2.62m (8ft 7in) x 2.39m (7ft 10in)

(Internal) fitted with a white suite, comprising  pedestal basin, toilet, and fully enclosed  fully tiled shower cubicle. Chrome heated towel rail, ceramic tiling to the floor, spotlighting and extractor unit.

CELLAR:

Accessed via the entrance hall and a further outside staircase.

Room One:  3.66m (12ft 0in) x 3.66m (12ft 0in)

Upvc windows and a Upvc door to the side. Freestanding boiler which provides the gas central heating and domestic hot water.

Room Two:  3.66m (12ft 0in) x 3.35m (11ft 0in)

Upvc windows and a Upvc door to the side. The basement area includes an automatic pump.

EXTERIOR:

The grounds are a special feature at Sudbury Farm with gardens to the front and rear and include a garage complex and outbuildings.

FRONT GARDEN:

Laid primarily to lawn, enjoying seclusion from the high mature hedge along the front and side boundary. Five bar gate leading into a shingle driveway, with off road parking for several vehicles.

REAR GARDEN:

Commences with a large flagstone patio area with further sunken patio adjacent to the barn, flanked to one side with a red brick wall. Greenhouse, potting shed and outside toilet. An abundance of flowering beds, herb and fruit garden with cobble stone and pathways. Attractive brick built summer house.

BARN/STUDIO/ANNEXE:  8.08m (26ft 6in) x 6.12m (20ft 1in)

Weather boarded with a pitched and tiled roof, with electric storage heating, power and  water supply. Currently used as storage this area has potential for many uses and would be ideal for home office, consultancy rooms, or in-law accommodation, subject to the normal consents. The interior has exposed joinery, and spotlights to ceiling. Upvc double glazing. Adjacent area within the barn  is 17ft 6in x 6ft 3in., with part glazed Upvc door to the side and the barn has got Upvc windows to the front.

GARAGE COMPLEX:

Situated to the left hand side of the gravel driveway with three sets of double opening doors and pitched and tiled roof.

SERVICES:

All main services connected, with gas central heating.

LOCATION:

Ideally located in a semi-rural position, surrounded by farmland and countryside.

Downham is a small village within easy driving distance to the County town of Chelmsford and Billericay. The closest mainline station is 1.8 miles with fast service to London Liverpool Street.

For the motorist the A12 and A127 trunk roads connect to the M25 with access to the major motorways.

DIRECTIONS:

From the A12, take the Galleywood interchange, take the B1007 toward Stock, turning left into Downham Road. At the junction turn left into Hawkswood Road, left into Crowsheath Road then right into School Road, which becomes Sudbury Road. The property can be found on the right just past the junction of Castledon Road.

property reference: WALK90006719