5 bedroom property for sale in Billericay

Dating back to 1890, this late Victorian, double bay fronted house, just a stones throw from farmland, boasts expansive grounds of 1.2 acres and a large Annexe.

A classic example of a fine Victorian home with high-ceilings, light and spacious rooms, open fireplaces and lots of external detailing, the property offers family friendly living space briefly comprising Entrance Hall, huge dual aspect Lounge, big Dining Room, fitted Kitchen, rear lobby with adjacent ground floor WC Room, Four Double Bedrooms and the Family Bathroom.
The Annexe has a huge 19ft x 17ft main area with adjoining Kitchenette and a Double Bedroom with an Ensuite Shower Room.

The white picket fence retains the In/Out Drive which extends down one side to provide a sea of parking and the extensive rear Garden will hold the largest of summer gatherings.

The Oak effect windows are double glazed and the is Gas Central Heating with separate boilers in both the Annexe and Main House.

CRAYS HILL village itself has a handy `Premier` convenience store supplying the daily essentials and in the evenings and weekends, why not stroll along to the great local pub/restaurant called The Shepherd and Dog, which has a beer garden and large patio - it does good food and quite a range of beers/ales.
Bus Stops in the village give easy access to the neighbouring towns of Billericay & Wickford - both with Mainline Railway Stations (London Liverpool Street in 35 minutes from Billericay). Plus, just up the road is the Barleylands Farm Shop, which sells fresh fruit, vegetables and a large selection of groceries.
The A127 is little more than a two-minute drive away giving access to Southend, London and the M25.


The Accommodation

The Oak Front Door with its stained-glass lead light panels and side light windows opens through to:

ENTRANCE HALL

The 9ft (2.74m) high ceiling adds impact upon entering, with a door at the end leading through to the rear Lobby, and then another external door outside into the garden.


LOUNGE 24ft x 12ft 7" (7.31m x 3.83m)

This grand Drawing Room features a full exposed brick wall, adding warmth and character to the room with the two tall Bay Windows flooding in light.

The `Villager` Multi-fuel Burning Stove is a handsome addition to the fireplace, with 3 radiators providing the main heat


DINING ROOM 15ft into the Bay x 13ft (4.57m x 3.96m)

Like the lounge, this room also benefits from a soaring 9ft (2.74m) high ceiling giving an even greater impression of light and space, and the tall front Bay window pours in light.

This room also features a brick fireplace with an inset wood burning stove.


KITCHEN 12ft 8" x 8ft 2" (3.86m x 2.48m)

We noted that being positioned behind the Dining Room, removal of the separating wall could result in a large 23ft 9" x 13ft open plan Kitchen/Diner if desired.

The kitchen itself has a range of Oak style units incorporating an integrated Fridge and Dishwasher.

The original fireplace now houses the built-in Hob with a Double Oven below and integrated Extractor Hood.


L-SHAPED REAR LOBBY

With a hardwearing tiled floor, rear window overlooking the garden and a part glazed `back door` opening out to the garden.


GROUND FLOOR WC ROOM 10ft 4" x 2ft 6" (3.15m x 0.76m)

Surprisingly long, giving room at one end for coats etc, the other end having the close coupled WC and wall mounted basin. Natural light pops in the rear facing window.


INNER HALL LEADING TO ANNEXE ACCOMMODATION

Joining the main house to the detached Annexe, this inner vestibule has attractive wood flooring and a big 3ft 8" x 2ft (1.18m x 0.63m) built-in cupboard.

Door through to:


ANNEXE MAIN AREA 18ft 8" x 17ft