House for sale in Downham Road - 5 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 3 bathrooms

  • Guide Price of £724,995
  • House
  • 5 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 3 bathrooms
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We are delighted to offer for sale this enchanting detached period home set in a sought after semi-rural village location. 

The property has been professionally extended and now offers excellent living accommodation.



Featuring an attractive dining room with feature fireplace and exposed beams, a good size family lounge together with a fitted kitchen/breakfast room and utility room. In addition a ground floor bedroom/study with en-suite. There are four further bedrooms to the first floor and a well fitted family bathroom.

 

The sweep in-out driveway has access to a detached garage and gardens with uninterrupted country views.

 

We have no hesitation in recommending internal viewing to fully appreciate this beautifully presented and pristine home.

ACCOMMODATION:

The accommodation is now described in greater detail

 

Solid entrance door leading to:

 

RECEPTION HALL/DINING ROOM:  4.88m (16ft 0in) x 4.67m (15ft 4in) maximum

With exposed beams and feature fireplace, tiled flooring and double glazed Georgian style window to front. Door through to kitchen/breakfast room and:

 

LOUNGE:  6.83m (22ft 5in) x 4.39m (14ft 5in)

Two double glazed Georgian style windows to front and further matching window to the side. Exposed beams to the ceiling and feature mellow brick fireplace, radiators.

 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM:  4.57m (15ft 0in) x 3.66m (12ft 0in)

Fitted with a range of base and wall cabinets with ample work surfaces.   Gas hob fitted with oven beneath and extractor over, one and half bowl sink inset with mixer taps. Radiator, tiled flooring, double glazed Georgian style window to side and rear. Stable door to the side giving access to driveway and rear garden. Wooden door and stairs leading to the first floor.

 

Archway through to:

 

UTILITY ROOM:

With double glazed Georgian style window to side, space for dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer etc. Tiled flooring.

 

BEDROOM FIVE/STUDY:  3.76m (12ft 4in) x 3.28m (10ft 9in)

Double glazed Georgian style window to side, radiator, exposed wood floor, storage cupboard, door to lobby and further door to:

 

EN-SUITE:

With an independent shower cubicle with electric shower. Extractor, low level wc. and pedestal wash hand basin. Double glazed Georgian style window to rear, tiling to floor and walls.

 

REAR LOBBY:

Double glazed door to rear garden with double glazed Georgian style window to side, radiator, exposed wood floor.

 

FIRST FLOOR

 

LANDING:

With access to the following:

 

BEDROOM ONE:  4.88m (16ft 0in) x 4.75m (15ft 7in)

An impressive room with vaulted and beamed ceiling, concealed door leading through to the family bathroom. Double glazed Georgian style window to front, exposed wood floor, storage cupboards.

 

BEDROOM TWO:  3.51m (11ft 6in) x 3.48m (11ft 5in)

With double glazed Georgian style windows to rear and side, radiator, exposed beams to ceiling.

 

BEDROOM THREE:  3.84m (12ft 7in) x 3.66m (12ft 0in)

With double glazed Georgian style window to side, exposed wood floor and feature fire surround, radiator.

 

BEDROOM FOUR/GUEST SUITE:  4.47m (14ft 8in) x 3.48m (11ft 5in)

Double glazed Georgian style windows to side and front, vaulted ceiling, radiator door through to:

 

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM:

Comprising fitted shower cubicle, low level wc., and retro style wash hand basin. Double glazed Georgian style window to rear, tiling to walls and floor, inset lighting to the ceiling, radiator.

 

FAMILY BATHROOM:  4.8m (15ft 9in) x 2.95m (9ft 8in)

An impressive bathroom with free standing Victorian style roll top bath, independent shower cubicle, low level wc and  'His and Hers basins'. Exposed wood floor, radiator, storage cupboard, heated towel rail, tiled walls and vaulted ceiling.

 

EXTERIOR:

 

FRONT GARDEN:

The property is approached via an in-out gravel driveway with gravel pathway leading to the cottage and independent side access to a: 

 

DETACHED GARAGE:

With power and light.

 

REAR GARDEN:

The rear garden has an attractive two tier large patio area with a good size lawn together with established shrubs and mature trees. The garden backs onto open farmland, therefore, giving extensive country views.

 

SERVICES:

All mains services are connected.

 

LOCATION:

Downham covers some 2,152 acres. The property is situated a short distance from Hanningfield Reservoir and Nature Reserve which covers some 200 acres, with a large population of wildlife especially Coot, Pochard and Tufted Duck. There are good road links to the local towns of Billericay (approximately 3 miles) and Chelmsford; with road links via the A130 and the A129. The A12 and A127 are within a short driving distance, connecting to the M25 at Junction 28 and 29. The railway stations of Wickford and Billericay are approximately a 10 minute drive, affording mainline services to London.

  

DIRECTIONS:

From Ingatestone High Street, take the Stock Road towards Stock, at the 'T' junction of the B1007 turn right continue to the roundabout. Take the first exit left into Potash Road,  from here the property is about 2.4 miles, continue on Potash Road  and at the ‘T’ junction turn left into Norsey Road which then becomes Heath Road, and then Downham Road. After passing Images Beauty Salon, the house can be found a short way along on the left.

 

 

property reference: WALK90006749