Detached house for sale in Curtis Mill Lane, Navestock, Romford RM4

Set in a rural location in a quiet country lane is this deceptively spacious, three-bedroom, two reception, bungalow full of character features and sitting on a plot of just over half an acre. The property and plot offer an excellent opportunity for the right buyer with the potential to create a beautiful family home in a wonderful setting. Character features include flag stone and solid oak wooden flooring, exposed feature brickwork to walls, brick-built fireplaces with log burners and sliding wooden doors and a small fruit orchard in the gardens. Parties with equestrian interest will note that there are paddocks and fields (available by separate negotiation), along with an open fronted barn, stable with storage rooms, and a further outbuilding of some 30’ in length. There is also a wood clad studio annex within the grounds with kitchen and separate shower room, which could be utilised for an older child/relative. Plans have been passed to construct a substantial barn with growing tunnels and stock fencing, plans can be viewed on the Epping Forest Planning website using the reference epf/0156/12

Double, iron gates at the front of the plot open onto a concrete hardstanding giving access to the open fronted barn, with further access via a wide, wooden five bar gate leading down the side of the bungalow. Continuing down the side of the bungalow where it opens to the remainder of the plot where there is a hardstanding area, and lawned garden areas which include a small fruit orchard with miniature apple trees and pergola with grape vines, there is also a paved courtyard/patio area where you can sit and enjoy the views over the orchard area. There are stables with storage rooms, along with an outbuilding with double doors measuring approx. 30’ in length and there is a studio annex with kitchen and separate shower room. Viewers will also note that there are fields and paddock totalling in the region of 0.3 acres (stls) which can be purchased by separate negotiation.

A wooden door with iron door furniture and stained glass insert, leads into a long L-shaped hallway with flagstone flooring and feature exposed brickwork. A handy alcove along the hallway has feature brick-paved flooring, which our Vendor has utilised as a study area with the space being large enough for a workstation and chair. There are two reception rooms, the first of which is a cosy sitting room with exposed brick walls, solid oak wooden flooring, and a lovely corner brick-built fireplace with log burning stove. The second reception, a spacious living room full of character, is accessible from the sitting room via wooden sliding doors, this lovely room has a double aspect views and a door onto the courtyard/patio. There is a further brick-built fireplace with a log burning stove, and solid oak wooden flooring.

The property has three double and well-proportioned bedrooms. Bedrooms two and three are located off the hallway with bedroom one being located off the sitting room. All have exposed brickwork, solid oak wooden flooring and hanging and sliding wooden doors giving access. A stylish, four-piece family bathroom, again full of character, has flagstone flooring, exposed brickwork to the walls and feature brick-paved flooring to a walk-in shower area. In addition, there is a roll top, ball and claw, freestanding bath, pedestal wash hand basin and w.c. With low flush. A beautiful, country style kitchen / diner is fitted with cream coloured, wooden wall, and base units with granite work surfaces over and includes inserts with wicker storage baskets and a ‘Butler’ sink. Integrated appliances include double oven and hob with extractor above and there is additional space in the kitchen for a large American style fridge/freezer and further free-standing appliances. The kitchen also offers further access onto the courtyard/patio area.

L-Shaped Entrance Hall

Sliding doors to bedrooms two, three and the bathroom. Open at each end to the kitchen / diner and into the sitting room.

Study Area

Located along the hallway providing space for a workstation and chair. Feature brick flooring and exposed brick walls.

Sitting Room (4.83m x 2.77m (15'10 x 9'1))

Solid Oak wooden flooring. Velux roof light. Corner, brick-built fireplace with log burning stove. Sliding doors through to living room and bedroom one.

Living Room (5.74m x 4.24m (18'10 x 13'11))

Solid Oak wooden flooring. Windows to two aspects and door giving access onto the courtyard/patio area. Large brick-built fireplace with log burning stove. Exposed brickwork to walls.

Bedroom One (4.98m x 2.82m (16'4 x 9'3))

Solid Oak wooden flooring. Exposed brickwork to walls. Velux roof light.

Bedroom Two (3.30m x 2.92m (10'10 x 9'7))

Solid Oak wooden flooring.

Bedroom Three (3.40m x 2.87m (11'2 x 9'5))

Solid Oak wooden flooring. Velux roof light.

Family Bathroom

Fitted in a four-piece suite to include walk in shower, freestanding roll top bath, pedestal wash hand basin and w.c with low flush. Flagstone flooring and brick-paved flooring to the shower area. Exposed brickwork to walls

Kitchen / Diner (4.32m x 4.06m (14'2 x 13'4))

Velux roof lights. Fitted in a range of wooden, cream wall and base units with granite work surface over and including inserts with wicker storage baskets. Integrated double oven and hob with extractor above. Space for further free standing appliances. Ample space for a family dining table and chairs. Door to courtyard / patio area.

Exterior - Plot Measures 0.57 Acres (Stls)

Courtyard / patio area opening up to a more formal garden area with lawn and small fruit orchard which includes miniature apple trees and pergola with grape vines.

Agents Note

There are fields and a paddock measuring in the region of 0.3 of an acre which are available under separate negotiations.

Large Outbuilding (9.19m x 2.84m (30'2 x 9'4))

Double doors giving access at one end.

Open Fronted Barn (5.99m x 5.82m (19'8 x 19'1))

Stable (5.13m x 2.84m (16'10 x 9'4))

With 2 x attached storage rooms.

Storage Rooms (2.79m x 2.39m (9'2 x 7'10))

With a further storage room to the rear of a similar size (unmeasured)

Annex / Studio (361 Sq.Ft Approx)

Annex includes kitchen area and separate three-piece shower room.

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