5 bed detached house for sale

Church Road, Hockley, Essex SS5

A beautifully appointed, remodelled & enlarged Edwardian family Country Home that stands on a spectacular elevated landscaped plot and offers a superb leisure & pool complex, a self contained annexe and a gated sweeping driveway with garaging for up to six cars. No attention to fine detail has been spared.

Entrance

A pitched roof storm porch has a bespoke composite security door leading into:

Reception Hallway

Twin double glazed windows to front. Herringbone bordered edge oak flooring. Bespoke panelling. Old school radiator. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling with ceiling roses. Four wall light points. Access to understairs recess. A pair of panelled glazed doors lead through to the kitchen/family room and panelled Edwardian doors lead off to principal ground floor rooms:

Cloakroom/WC

Herringbone marble tiled floor. Old school radiator. Bespoke panelling to dado height. Fitted with a two piece suite comprising of high flush WC and suspended hand basin with designer fittings. Wall light point. Smooth plastered ceiling.

The Snug (4.45m x 4.04m (14' 7" x 13' 3"))

(excluding bay) Double glazed sash bay window to front. Herringbone bordered edge oak flooring. Old school radiator. Feature Edwardian fire surround with inset cast iron stove on tiled hearth. Bespoke cabinetry with book shelves & cocktail cupboards. Two wall light points. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling with ceiling rose.

Formal Dining Room (6.12m x 3.78m (20' 1" x 12' 5"))

(excluding bay) Double glazed sash bay window to front. Herringbone bordered edge oak flooring. Victorian style fireplace with tiled hearth and open flue. Two old-school radiators. Two wall light points. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling with twin ceiling roses. A pair of panelled doors lead through to the:

Bar Area (3.68m x 3.53m (12' 1" x 11' 7"))

A professionally fitted 'bar room' that leads through in 'open plan' style to the kitchen/family room and also gives access to the dual aspect family room. Herringbone bordered edge oak flooring. Wall light point. Old-school radiator. Fitted with bespoke bar cabinets under brass overlaid countertops and incorportaing thermostatic wine cooler, wine racks, display shelves and full height smoked mirrored splashback with recessed LED lighting.

Family Room (7.98m x 4.06m (26' 2" x 13' 4"))

A pair of double glazed Crittall style doors access the side sun terrace, double glazed sash windows to front and overhead double glazed skylight window. Bordered edged herringbone oak flooring. Bespoke fitted Shaker style Media Wall with oak surface, built in cabinets and recess for flat screen television. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling with twin ceiling roses.

Kitchen/Family Room (10.2m x 5.64m (33' 6" x 18' 6"))

A spectacular triple aspect room with double glazed windows to both sides and a three-panel wall of patio doors leading onto the sun terrace with views of the pool area and gardens beyond. Bordered edged oak flooring. Recessed fireplace with stock brick reveal, tiled hearth and multifuel iron burner with open flue. Recess for flatscreen television. Zoned underfloor heating. The bespoke Chef's kitchen has been professionally planned and fitted with in-frame cabinets and marbled quartz surfaces with grooved drainer sink. The full complement of high end appliances includes split level pyrolytic 'Siemens' fan assisted ovens, dishwasher, boiling water hydrotap, five ring glass gas hob in Manor House Mantel with smoked mirrored backdrop and spice shelved recesses. Recess for American fridge/freezer with bespoke cabinet above. L-shaped Banquette Island with storage cupboards and fitted bench seat, matching breakfasting table and stools. Coved cornice to smooth plastered (truncated)

Lobby

Bordered edged herringbone oak flooring. Fitted larder cupboards. Coved cornice to ceiling with recessed LED lighting. A part glazed panelled door leads through to:

Boot Room (2.95m x 1.7m (9' 8" x 5' 7"))

(minimum) Crittall style double glazed door gives side access to the sun terrace and annexe accommodation. Bespoke fitted Boot Cabinet. Shelving unit with cloaks hanging space. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling with recessed LED lighting. A panelled door leads into:

Utility Room/Laundry (3.86m x 2.44m (12' 8" x 8' 0"))

Twin double glazed sash windows to side. Porcelain tiled floor. Old school radiator. Full height bespoke fitted cupboards with hanging and shelved storage space. Matching base cupboards under quartz working surface with inset designer mixer tap, grooved drainer and twin Butler style sink. Space, plumbing and drainage for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling with recessed LED lighting.

The First Floor

Part-Galleried Landing

Spindled balustrade. Bordered edged herringbone oak flooring. Bespoke wall panelling. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling with feature ceiling rose. Access to insulated roof space. Linen storage cupboard with high-pressure water cylinder and slatted storage. A pair of part-glazed panelled doors lead into the master suite, panelled doors lead off to remaining first floor rooms:

Master Bedroom Suite

Master Bedroom (6.02m x 4.11m (19' 9" x 13' 6"))

(excluding bay) Double glazed Crittall style doors give access to a first floor sun terrace, double glazed sash bay window overlooking the landscaped garden. Bordered edge herringbone oak flooring. Two old school radiators. Feature vaulted ceiling. Two wall light points. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling with twin ceiling roses.

Dressing Room (4.8m x 4.1m (15' 9" x 13' 5"))

Double glazed sash window to side. Fitted with a range of Shaker style wardrobes with glazed display cupboards, centre drawer stack with oak surface and oak surfaced dressing table. Part-vaulted ceiling.

En Suite Bathroom (4.27m x 3.53m (14' 0" x 11' 7"))

(excluding bay) The principal en suite has a double glazed sash bay window overlooking the landscaped gardens. Fitted with a five piece suite comprising of roll topped free-standing copper bath with wall inset faucet walk-through frameless glass 'wet room' shower with twin showerheads, his & hers countertop wash basins with wall inset faucet and storage drawers on granite surface and independent access to independent WC (with pir lighting, granite shelf and porcelain tiled floor). The bathroom has been tiled in contrasting porcelain ceramics with twin wall light points. Smooth plastered ceiling.

Guest Bedroom (4.3m x 4.14m (14' 1" x 13' 7"))

Twin double glazed sash windows to side. Bordered edged herringbone oak flooring. High level skirting. Feature three quarter height panelled wall with twin wall lights. Old school radiator. Smooth plastered part vaulted ceiling. A door gives access to:

En Suite Bathroom

Double glazed sash window to side. Fitted with a four piece suite comprising clawfoot, rolled edged freestanding bath with telephone mixer tap and shower attachment, Regency twin post wash basin, close coupled WC and offset quadrant corner shower with rainwater and handheld shower fittings. Old school style heated towel rail. Two wall light points. Feature panelling to dado height. Smooth plastered part-vaulted ceiling.

Bedroom Suite (4.37m x 4.27m (14' 4" x 14' 0"))

Double glazed sash bay window to front. Bespoke fitted bedroom furniture. Old school radiator. Feature smooth plastered vaulted ceiling. Access to:

En Suite Shower

Double glazed sash window to front. Victoriana porcelain tiled floor. Fitted with a three piece suite comprising double shower enclosure with rainwater and handheld shower fittings, vanity wash basin with mixer tap, and Regency style close coupled WC. Heated towel rail. Metro tiling. Feature smooth plastered part-vaulted ceiling.

Bedroom Suite (4.01m x 3.53m (13' 2" x 11' 7"))

Double glazed sash bay window to front. High lipped skirting. Bespoke fitted bedroom furniture. Old school radiator. Feature smooth plastered vaulted ceiling. Access to:

En Suite Shower

Double glazed sash window to side. Fitted with a three piece suite comprising framless glass walk-in shower with rainwater and handheld shower fittings, vanity wash basin with mixer tap and Regency style close coupled WC. Heated towel rail. Contemporary Metro tiling. Feature smooth plastered part-vaulted ceiling.

To The Outside

The Gardens

The professionally planned and landscaped tiered gardens commence from the kitchen/family room with an extensive split level porcelain tiled sun terrace with steps leading up to the central garden area and pool deck. The sun terrace has raised yellow Stock brick retained layered shrub and flower beds. External garden lighting. A built in outdoor kitchen/barbecue area has storage cupboards under stone surfaces with recessed 'Charles Bentley' gas barbecue and side hob. Inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. The central garden area has an extensive Pool Terrace and access to a large sunken family hot tub. The heated swimming pool has a motorised Aquatrek all weather cover, mosaic tiling, inset lighting and integral tiled steps. Steps lead down to a sunken outdoor lounge/garden firepit area with bespoke seating unit, large garden fireplace, timber effect tiling and timber clad walls under a vaulted roof. A double-glazed door gives access to the Leisure Suite. (truncated)

Leisure Suite

From the Firepit/garden lounge area, timber effect tiled steps lead down to:

Pool Changing Room (5.5m x 2.64m (18' 1" x 8' 8"))

A pool focused service/changing room with timber effect tiled flooring and matching skirting. Bench seating. Cloaks hanging space. Glazed door access to the professionally fitted Oceanic Sauna with recessed LED lighting. Housing for American style fridge/freezer with adjacent storage cupboard and wine rack. Base and high level storage cupboard with oak working surface and shelved storage. Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed LED lighting. Contemporary walnut effect doors lead off to:

Pool Shower Room (3.84m x 2.57m (12' 7" x 8' 5"))

Obscure double glazed window to side. Fitted with a three piece suite comprising of frameless glass walk-in wet room style shower with rainwater showerhead, storage shelf and wall inset faucet. Dual flush WC and suspended wash basin with designer mixer tap. Full height heated towel rail. Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed LED lighting. Access to swimming pool pump and filtration room.

Home Cinema (5.54m x 3.7m (18' 2" x 12' 2"))

UPVC double glazed window to side. Recesses for large flatscreen Television and Sound Bar. Feature colour-changing LED light ceiling. Acoustic panelling to ceiling. Recessed lighting. Access to:

Home Gym (5.7m x 4.37m (18' 8" x 14' 4"))

Cushion flooring. Recessed bench seat. LED lighting.

Garaging

To the rear of the Leisure Suite there are two independent Garages, accessed via the gated side driveway. Both have motorised roller doors with power and light connected. One garage has a personal door to the rear.

Agents Note

If use of more than the existing four large garages might be required - the Home Gym and Cinema may easily be reinstated for use as garages five and six. The Home Gym has motorised roller door still in situ.

The Lodge

Entrance

An obscure double glazed Crittall style door gives access to:

Entrance Lobby

Oak flooring. Old school radiator. Turned staircase to first floor. A contemporary panelled door gives access to:

Office (4.78m x 3.18m (15' 8" x 10' 5"))

Double glazed window to rear. Oak flooring. Two wall light points. Range of fitted office furniture in Shaker style comprising of full height storage cupboards and oak surfaced desks. Smooth plastered ceiling. Recessed LED lighting.

The First Floor

Landing

A small landing area has double glazed Velux window to rear and a contemporary panelled door giving access to:

Annexe Studio (7.52m x 6.32m (24' 8" x 20' 9"))

(overall measurements) Twin double glazed Velux windows overlooking the rear gardens. Oak flooring. Two designer radiators. Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed LED lighting. Open plan access to:

Kitchenette

Fitted with shaker style cabinets under oak work surfaces, with inset polycarbonate sink and mixer tap. Split-level fan-assisted electric oven by Bosch and four-ring induction hob. Metro tiled splashback. Fitted larder fridge.

Shower Room

Double glazed Velux window to rear. A fully tiled room comprising of Crittall effect walk in wetroom style shower with handheld and rainwater shower fittings, dual flush close-coupled WC and suspended wash basin with recessed storage shelf. Heated towel rail. Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed LED lighting.

The Frontage

Fairdene is is approaced via an elevated Carriage driveway with resultant woodland views and has a motorised wrought iron security gate. The driveway sweeps past the main house and double garage to a further side driveway with gated access. That in turn provides additional parking for multiple vehicles and access to the rear garages.

Double Garage

Twin motorised doors to front, power and light connected.