Detached house for sale in High Street, Stock, Ingatestone CM4

Located in the centre of the village, this absolute gem of a property is a detached Grade II Listed period home thought to date back to the 15th Century. Steeped in history, the house is believed to have been extended in the 17th Century and again in the 1960’s, with careful preservation of its period features, which is what makes this home so wonderfully unique. There’s a palpable feeling of walking through time as you pass from room to room... And oh, to hear the stories which must lie in the walls of this handsome house!

The beams, the fireplaces, the lattice windows, the doors, the list goes on... There’s so much character in this house, you can’t help but fall in love with it. Imagine winter here - its ‘just gorgeous at Christmastime’ say the current owners. And if the house itself isn’t enough, how about a lovely large garden which is in no way overlooked and ‘amazing for summer parties or for children to play where they can easily be seen from almost everywhere in the house’ and ‘the sun is in the garden all day’ (also from the current owners).

A beautifully proportioned home where the dining room has a huge open brick fireplace - imagine a mistletoe garland and Christmas stockings hanging up - exposed beams and an open ‘window’ through to the snug behind. The walls of the lounge are part panelled, an original fireplace with working log burner, part glazed patio doors lead out to the entertaining area of the patio in the rear garden. Heavy old doors lead from both rooms to the hallway where a fully glazed window looks out to the patio and a further door leads to the snug where another lovely fireplace is the focal point of the room, with original brickwork and a lovely built in window seat with storage under. The snug leads to the kitchen which is a wonderfully light, granite floored room with lots of space for a kitchen table and chairs and an almost fully glazed window wall with doors to the patio outside.

Also on the ground floor is a generously sized shower room installed by the current owner, another reception room which could be used as a play room, office or gym and a recently refurbished generously sized utility room which has some super cute original cupboards and windows to the side of the front garden.

Equally as charming, upstairs has all the uniqueness of the ground floor with four double bedrooms full of character - beams, fireplaces, lattice windows, exposed brickwork - and a recently replaced family bathroom. The bedrooms all come off a light and airy landing.

The current owners, and their predecessors, have loved living in this fabulous house. Somehow it’s a little grand yet cosy, quirky yet practical, a party house but also a homely house. All it needs is a new family to love it and make it their home.

EPC Rating: E

Location

Stock is a picturesque and charming rural village located in the county of Essex. Nestled amidst rolling green fields and surrounded by idyllic countryside, it exudes a timeless beauty that captivates visitors and residents alike, encouraging country walks and visits to local places of interest. With a population of around 2000, this friendly community embodies the quintessential English village spirit. The heart of Stock is its historic High Street, lined with traditional timber-framed buildings that have stood for centuries. The architecture reflects the village's rich heritage, offering a glimpse into its past. The village enjoys many events throughout the year - the Stock Flower Festival, Christmas Fayre, Windmill openings, street parties for national celebrations. The Tour of Britain cycle race recently visited the village as part of its route. The pubs and restaurants often hold special evenings with live music and quiz nights. "When you buy in Stock, you are buying much more than bricks & mortar" Ten minutes from Billericay or Ingatestone Rail Station, or alternatively fifteen minutes from Chelmsford, Stock is perfectly located to enjoy country living with every amenity you need close by. The A12 is five minutes from the village centre. Stock has four amazing pub restaurants, Greenwoods Spa & Hotel, along with a cafe/bistro, award winning hairdresser and florist (with school for floristry lessons), two village shops, library and several churches. Villagers enjoy the many social and sports clubs and there is a strong sense of community. There is Crondon Park Golf Club on the edge of the village that is also a wedding venue. Stock has its own doctors’ surgery which has a pharmacy inside. It is on the number 300 Bus Route which takes you quickly to either Billericay, Basildon or Chelmsford. Stock has both a primary and it's very own Ofsted Outstanding Rated Pre-School. Nearby are extremely good primary and senior schools (see our website for more information) in both Chelmsford, Brentwood & Southend.

Kitchen (7.97m x 3.05m)

Cottage style back door into entrance way with windows overlooking patio. Galley style kitchen with beamed vaulted ceiling with skylight and almost fully glazed wall with patio doors to the garden - the perfect spot for outside entertaining. Granite stone floor tiles, gas range style cooker and extractor within brick 'chimney'. Double sink, dishwasher and range of units. Space for dining table and chairs and sideboard or feature furniture.

Utility Room (2.73m x 3.05m)

Good size, high ceiling utility room with continued granite stone floor - refurbished by current owner, space for washing machine and fridge/freezer, plus lots of tiny original cupboards, small window to front garden.

Office (5.33m x 2.57m)

Handy extra reception room - could be used as a play room, snug or home office. The floor is on two levels and an obscure window to side.

Shower Room (2.40m x 2.53m)

Large shower fully tiled, wc, sink unit with cupboards under, further tiling half height, wood effect flooring, large windows to rear.

Snug (2.84m x 4.34m)

Lovely herringbone wooden floor, beamed ceiling and walls, fireplace, original brickwork wall, built in corner bench/ window seating with storage, half glazed door to kitchen, 'window' to dining room.

Hallway (5.83m x 2.03m)

Fully glazed door to rear, wooden flooring, part panelled wall with two large understairs storage cupboards, beautiful beams to opposite wall, front door, doors to dining room and lounge.

Lounge (5.39m x 3.67m)

Lovely character room with half height panelling, feature patio doors to rear with small built in shelving either side, original fireplace with working log burner, window to front with secondary glazing, wall lights to fireplace.

Dining Room (4.24m x 4.24m)

Stunning original feature fireplace, wooden flooring, original beams to walls and ceiling, 'window' to snug, secondary glazed window to front, lattice window to side.

Landing (5.40m x 1.98m)

Spacious and light landing with secondary glazed window to front and doors to bathroom and bedrooms. Step up to main bedroom and slight incline in floor.

Bedroom One (4.17m x 4.35m)

Beautiful main bedroom with gorgeous features - fireplace, beams and lattice window to side. Secondary glazed window to front.

Bedroom Two (2.93m x 3.43m)

Beamed wall and secondary glazed window to rear. Door to walk in storage cupboard, partially shelved by current owner.

Bedroom Three (3.01m x 3.70m)

Slightly larger than bedroom two with lovely beams, secondary glazed four pane windows to rear.

Bedroom Four (2.28m x 3.71m)

Double aspect windows - secondary glazed window to front and further window to side
currently has single bed and desk but is a double size bedroom.

Bathroom (1.73m x 2.02m)

New bathroom - fully tiled, wc, bath, sink, heated towel rail, window to rear.

Garden

A stunning garden, unusually large for the centre of the village, with pretty planting around the patio and borders. Not overlooked by other properties but viewable from many angles inside the house. Perfect for summer parties and entertaining, it has a redbrick patio area outside the kitchen and yorkstone patio area by the side entrance to the garage.

Parking - Double Garage

Parking - Driveway

With parking for three vehicles to the side of the house and infront of the garage. Garden gate to rear garden.