Bungalow for sale in Lochbie, Mount Bovers Lane, Hockley, Essex SS5

'Lochbie' is a charming detached bungalow nestled within semi-rural location featuring an abundance of space and an adaptable layout. The property includes a splendid open-plan kitchen/breakfast room and a delightful main bedroom suite with walk in wardrobe and ensuite. Externally, there is a secluded wrap-around garden backing woodland, along with the added advantage of a detached Games Room. There is ample off road parking with the home and boasts having open fields and woodland surroundings.

Directions

Although Mount Bowers Lane can be approached via Main Road, the first section of the private road is very unmade - therefore it is our recommendation to access 'Poplar Road', (The road directly opposite the 'Belchamps sign') drive to the end and turn left. Map within photo's to indicate the best route.

Overview

This superb detached bungalow is an ideal choice for a family seeking a secluded yet conveniently located home near excellent amenities.
This charming semi-rural property, crafted in 2018 by the current owners, offers a flexible and versatile layout with the interior boasting a beautiful modern fixtures and fittings.
The home is approached via Mount Bovers Lane. A highly desirable location accessed via a private roadway with properties spaced widely apart to one side and and open farmers fields to your left.

Internally the home boasts an inviting bright and expansive Reception Hallway via a pitched roof canopied entrance porch which provides access to all the main rooms of the home. There is a beautifully fitted high specification Kitchen / Breakfast Room with a range of integrated appliances, a 'triple aspect' Living Room with multiple doors opening to the rear garden and views towards the woodland area beyond together with a wood burning stove.

The versatile layout (truncated)

Entrance Via

Attractive pitched beamed porchway provides access to a composite entrance door inset with double glazed inserts with attractive feature obscure double glazed panel inset with house name 'Lockbie'.

Reception Hallway

Three radiators all inset to oak radiators covers. Door to storage cupboard housing utility meters inset with shelving. Attractive 'Karndean' flooring. Oak panelled doors to rooms. Smooth plastered ceiling inset with recessed spotlights with access to loft space via pull-down ladder. Pair of oak panelled doors to;

Kitchen / Breakfast Room (6.12m x 3.2m (20' 1" x 10' 6"))

Leaded uPVC double glazed window to rear aspect providing woodland views. UPVC 'split 'table style door' to rear inset with shaped double glazed inserts. The high specification Kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of high gloss wall and base level units with granite work surfaces above which extends to provide a generous size breakfast bar seating area. Stainless steel 'one and a quarter' sink unit with single drainer and mixer tap over. The cabinetry to one aspect has been fitted with a pair of eye level 'Neff' ovens with a split level 'Neff' gas hob with stainless steel splashback and contemporary extractor unit over. Full height integrated fridge and further full height freezer. Under counter integrated dishwasher and 'Beko' washing machine. Radiator. Pin-hole kick plate LED lighting. Feature Karndean flooring. Smooth plastered ceiling inset with recessed spotlights.

Triple Aspect Formal Sitting Room (7.85m x 4.2m (25' 9" x 13' 9"))

UPVC double glazed leaded window to front aspect. Three sets of uPVC double glazed sliding patio doors to side and rear providing access to rear garden. Two radiators. Feature recess tiled recess niche inset with cast iron style 'wood burner stove' with wall mounted oak beam/mantle over. Smooth plastered ceiling inset with recessed spotlights.

'hotel Inspired' Family Bathroom Suite (3.15m x 1.98m (10' 4" x 6' 6"))

Obscure uPVC double glazed leaded window to rear aspect. The beautiful suite comprises a freestanding roll top, claw foot' bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment, double width vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap over with storage drawers under and a dual flush w/c. Wall mounted mirror fronted cabinet. Ladder style chrome heated towel rail. Partly tiled walls with matching floor tiling. Smooth plastered ceiling inset with recessed spotlights and ceiling mounted extractor fan.

Principle Bedroom Suite (4.5m x 2.95m (14' 9" x 9' 8"))

UPVC double glazed leaded window to rear aspect with views over rear Garden and woodland. Radiator. Smooth plastered ceiling.
Pair of panelled oak doors open to a 'Walk in Wardrobe measuring '5'0 x 4'11' with hanging space and shelving, with smooth plastered ceiling and sensor controlled lighting.
Further pair of Oak panelled doors provide access to;

Ensuite Shower Room (1.65m x 1.5m (5' 5" x 4' 11"))

Obscure uPVC double glazed leaded window to rear aspect. The modern white three piece suite comprising walk in shower enclosure with integrated shower unit with drencher style shower head over and further hand held shower, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard under and a dual flush w/c. Ladder style chrome heated towel rail. Partly tiled walls with attractive border tile inlay. Tiled flooring. Smooth plastered ceiling inset with recessed spotlights and ceiling mounted extractor fan. Sensor controlled lighting.

Bedroom Two/Dining Room (3.96m x 3.3m (13' 0" x 10' 10"))

UPVC double glazed leaded window to front aspect. Karndean flooring. Radiator. Smooth plastered ceiling inset with central drop pendant lighting.

Bedroom Three (4.06m x 3.3m (13' 4" x 10' 10"))

UPVC double glazed leaded window to front aspect. Radiator. Smooth plastered ceiling inset with recessed lighting.

Bedroom Four (3.3m x 2.95m (10' 10" x 9' 8"))

UPVC double glazed leaded window to front aspect. Radiator. Door to built in wardrobe/storage cupboard. Smooth plastered ceiling inset with recessed lighting.

To The Outside Of The Property

The rear Garden is approached via the Formal Sitting Room and the Kitchen and commences with an attractive paved patio seating area which wraps the side and rear of the home. Central steps down to lawned area. Large Summer House (to remain). Open style fence with views across woodland to the rear of the home. Gated access to;

Games Room (9.14m x 9.14m (30' 0" x 30' 0"))

Fenced boundaries to a Garden/Patio area. Approached via a pair of uPVC double glazed patio doors.

To the side of the Garden room there is a good size area measuring (48'0 x 10'9) with a pair of timber gates providing further off road secure parking. Outside water tap. To the rear of the building there is a metal storage unit (to remain). Paved and gravel seating area with fencing inset with gated access to the main Garden area of the home.

Frontage

Part fenced boundaries with gated access to the front of the property. Gravel area providing ample off road parking.

Agents Note

Please note that there is no gas route to the properties within Mount Bovers Lane, therefore the property has a Calor Gas 'tank' located in the Garden of the home. (The current owners have advised that they have this filled approximately once a year)

The property has a cesspit. The vendor has advised that this is emptied approximately twice a year for a few of around £80.00

Council Tax Band F