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An ideal opportunity to purchase a property built by a master builder for his own occupation, in the late 1960's. The property is being brought to the market for the first time in forty years and is situated on an enviable size plot in excess of 6.5 acres, ideally situated in a semi-rural location between East Hanningfield and Danbury.

Although now in need of some refurbishment, the property has been well maintained over the years and has potential to extend under permitted development rights. Surrounded by open countryside and farmland, yet being within easy access to excellent road links (A130 and A12) and a short driving distance to the county town of Chelmsford. The grounds, which are surrounded by formal gardens and paddock land include several outbuildings, stables and garaging.

Offered with vacant possession on completion with no onward related purchase.

The property is brick built with part rendered elevations, under a pitched and tiled roof relieved by double glazed picture windows of softwood and Upvc, providing ample natural light through out the house.  Approached over a long shingle driveway, Foxes Close is very well secluded enjoying privacy from Leighams Road.  

The accommodation is now described in greater detail.

SPACIOUS ENTRANCE HALL:  5.89m (19ft 4in) x 3.35m (11ft 0in) maximum

With a multi-pane bow window to the front elevation and open tread staircase leading to the first floor and landing. Points for wall lights, useful built-in cloaks cupboard.

Leading through to the following:

CLOAKROOM:

Fitted with a two piece suite, wash hand basin and low flush wc. part tiled. Opaque window to the front.

DRAWING ROOM:  6.4m (21ft 0in)  x 3.63m (11ft 11in)

Windows to the front and side with double opening french doors with matching side panels leading onto the sun terrace. Light oak exposed floor, two Myson wall mounted heaters and points for wall lights.

SITTING ROOM:  6.05m (19ft 10in) x 4.19m (13ft 9in)

Windows to the front and side elevation. Chimney breast with wooden surround with tiles inset and matching tiled hearth with a multi-fuel burner.  Coving to the ceiling, exposed oak floor and french door leading onto the garden.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST/FAMILY ROOM:  5.89m (19ft 4in) maximum x 4.47m (14ft 8in) minimum extending to breakfast area

Family Area

With double aspect with windows to the rear and side overlooking the grounds and countryside beyond.

Open plan to the :

Kitchen

Fitted with a range of cabinets which comprise, waist eye level and drawer units with open display shelving. Space for cooking range and part tiling to the walls. Stainless steel double bowl double drainer sink unit inset with mixer taps, open plan to the:

Breakfast Area

Windows to the rear and side with a french door leading onto the sun terrace and multi-pane door leading through to the laundry room. Myson wall mounted heater. 

ADJACENT LAUNDRY ROOM:  3.3m (10ft 10in) x 3.15m (10ft 4in)

Fitted with a butler sink, plumbing for washing machine and Worcester Gainsmore freestanding boiler for the central heating. Three built-in useful storage cupboards (one contains the electric fuse box). Window overlooking the grounds, multi-pane door leading into:

REAR PORCH/GLASS STRUCTURE:

Also to the ground floor is a:

SMALL CONSERVATORY/SUMMER ROOM:

Accessed from the garden.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING:  4.83m (15ft 10in) excluding recess x 3.35m (11ft 0in)

An impressive and spacious  landing, featuring a  large glazed window overlooking the front garden with a french door leading onto a tiled wrought iron balcony, with superb views across the front gardens and drive.

Airing cupboard with cylinder. Access to the loft.

MASTER BEDROOM:  6.55m (21ft 6in) x 3.66m (12ft 0in)

A lovely room with triple aspect windows to the front and rear, with an additional window to the side. Feature arched recess with two double wardrobes with overhead cupboard.

BEDROOM TWO:  3.84m (12ft 7in) x 3.15m (10ft 4in)

Window overlooking the grounds.

BEDROOM THREE:  4.01m (13ft 2in) excluding  recess x 2.44m (8ft 0in)

Fitted dressing table with mirror and light, with two single wardrobes either side. Vanity basin with tiled splashback and light above. Window to the rear overlooking the grounds.

FAMILY BATHROOM:  3.84m (12ft 7in) x 1.88m (6ft 2in)

Fitted with a three piece suite with panelled bath, low flush wc and large vanity basin on chrome legs. Window to the side and further opaque window to the front. The walls are part tiled. Good size walk-in linen cupboard and further cupboard with eaves storage. Adjacent :

INTERNAL SHOWER ROOM :

Part tiled with borrowed light from the bathroom.

EXTERIOR:

GROUNDS:

The grounds which are a special feature, are laid primarily to lawn and include an ornamental pond and post and rail paddocks. The sun terrace features flowering beds and an abundance of shrubs, trees  and evergreens. A small orchard to the rear of the stables inclujdes mature fruit trees.

OUTBUILDINGS:

GARAGE, WORKSHOP and STABLES:

Situated to the east of the property. Block construction, with a pitched and tiled roof,

Double Garage:  5.64m (18ft 6in) x 5.18m (17ft 0in)

With up and over door, with window to the rear and side, door leading through to:

Workshop:  5.64m (18ft 6in) x 3.66m (12ft 0in)

With own front entrance and window and door to the rear.  An open tread staircase leads to a fully boarded loft area with windows to the front and side, ideal area for storage or home office.

Two Adjacent Stables:

With tack room to the rear.

Also included within the grounds are a:

Small Steel Barn:

Summer House:

Of  timber construction.

Further Stabling:

To the south west, currently in use but requiring some repair.

SERVICES:

Mains water and electricity with oil for the central heating and hot water, private drainage.

LOCATION:

Bicknacre is a hamlet surrounded by farm, woodland and countryside which lies 5 - 6 miles east south east of Chelmsford. Chelmsford offers multiple shopping facilities and mainline station with 30 - 35 minute journey into London Liverpool Street. Also close to hand is the popular town of Danbury which is surrounded by National Trust land. For the boating enthusiast, the Rivers Crouch and Blackwater are within a short driving distance. For the motorist, the A12 links to the M25 at junction 28 linking to the major motorways.

DIRECTIONS:

On the A12, travelling from Shenfield towards Chelmsford, take the exit A130 South A114 (Howe Green interchange). Take the Howe Green exit, continuing following the signs to East Hanningfield, on the East Hanningfield Road which becomes the Chelmsford Road. On reaching East Hanningfield, bear left into The Common and the Tye, turn left into Creephedge Lane taking the first exit on the left which is Leighams Road. Foxes Close can be found on the left hand side a short way along.

Alternatively from Bicknacre:

Leighams Road is a turning on the right immediately after the Brewers Arms on the right, Foxes Close can be found about half a mile on the right hand side.

property reference: WALK90006786