Property description

Situated on a plot of circa 10.25 acres and approached over a private lane, Walkers Country & Equestrian are pleased to offer for sale this exceptional six bedroom detached house (c.2,800 sq ft) with numerous outbuildings extending to approximately 2,000 sq ft.

The excellent outbuildings include two air conditioned home offices, a triple garage with guest accommodation above, workshop and a Portakabin office. The property also benefits from planning permission for a two storey leisure building/showroom (REF: 12/01059/FUL) plus a replacement Pole Barn (REF: 12/00613/FUL).

The modern living accommodation extends to approximately 2,800 sq ft, comprising a large open plan kitchen/dining room, spacious lounge, entrance hall, utility room, ground floor cloakroom and boot room. Planning permission has been granted for an Orangery connecting accessed via the lounge and kitchen, plans can be seen under ref: 14/00815/FUL. The bedrooms are arranged over two floors, with four bedrooms to the first floor - including an en-suite shower room and dressing room to the master bedroom - and a modern family bathroom. The second floor provides two good size bedrooms and a shower room.

'Hobbits Hole' is ideally located within easy reach of the A130, A12, A127 and A13 and within a short drive of the City of Chelmsford with multiple shopping facilities and Mainline Railway station.

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:
Hobbits Hole is a traditionally built property, with rendered elevations under a pitched and tiled roof relieved by attractive Georgian style double glazed windows. The property is approached through security gates with a long sweeping gravel driveway with formal gardens to either side.

THE ACCOMMODATION IS NOW DESCRIBED IN GREATER DETAIL:

The main entrance door leads through to a

RECEPTION HALL:
4.44m (14ft 7in) maximum x 2.79m (9ft 2in)
With spindle staircase rising to the first floor, understairs storage cupboard housing fully integrated Vacuum cleaner, recessed spotlights. Window to the front elevation letting in plenty of natural light, access through to the following:

GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM:
With two piece white suite comprising low flush wc. and wall mounted wash hand basin with chrome fittings. Attractive mosaic tiling to dado height and an opaque window to the side. Adjacent:

UTILITY ROOM:
5m (16ft 5in) x 1.65m (5ft 5in) widening to 6ft 8in
Fitted with waist and eye level unit with stainless steel single bowl single drainer sink, plumbing for washing machine, twin windows to the front elevation. Ample room for tumble dryer and large fridge/freezer. Multi-paned door leading through to:

FURTHER STORAGE/BOOT ROOM:
2.29m (7ft 6in) x 1.63m (5ft 4in)
Window to the side and stable door leading to the rear courtyard. Access to the loft.

Attractive floor tiling throughout all of the above areas

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST/FAMILY ROOM:
8.53m (28ft 0in) x 5.36m (17ft 7in) narrowing to 14ft 4in.
A great living space with double opening doors leading through to the main reception room. Twin double opening French doors to either side leading to the courtyard and sun terrace.

Kitchen
Fitted with a contemporary range of cabinets in light cream with chrome handles and Corian working surfaces. The units comprise waist, eye level and easy-glide drawer units with pull out spice display and larder unit. There is a central matching island unit and room divider unit with cupboards and drawers under. Double bowl sink unit and drainer with chrome mixer tap inset in working surface. The appliances comprise Miele induction hob with stainless steel illuminated extractor above, set in recess with spotlights. Miele steam oven with a conventional circo-therm oven below and matching plate warmer. Eye level combination microwave with eye level dishwasher beneath, all in brushed stainless steel finish. Ample space for a large fridge/freezer, part tiling to the walls, recessed spotlights, additional window to the rear overlooking the grounds.

Dining Area
With ample space for a large table, chairs and sofa, recessed spotlights. Quality Amtico flooring throughout the kitchen and dining area.

PRINCIPAL RECEPTION ROOM:
6.93m (22ft 9in) x 4.22m (13ft 10in)
Double glazed patio doors to the side and rear in Upvc, with superb views across the grounds and window to the front overlooking the front drive. Recessed spotlights, modern electric 'Living Flame' fire in brushed chrome with pebbled hearth, display niche with glass shelving. Tiling to the floor.
The ground floor has underfloor heating.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
MASTER BEDROOM:
4.67m (15ft 4in) x 4.17m (13ft 8in)
A nicely proportioned room featuring a vaulted ceiling with recessed spotlights, windows to the side and rear with superb views across the grounds.

ADJACENT DRESSING ROOM:
2.62m (8ft 7in) excluding robes x 1.52m (5ft 0in)
Fitted with light oak effect fronted wardrobes, with brushed chrome handles comprising: three doubles and two singles with matching airing cupboard.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM:
1.75m (5ft 9in) x 1.73m (5ft 8in) excluding shower
Fitted with a contemporary white suite comprising contemporary wall mounted basin, low flush wc and a walk in shower with glass screen and chrome effect fittings. White tiling to the walls and floor, recessed lighting and window to the side. Chrome ladder style radiator.

BEDROOM TWO:
3.96m (13ft 0in) x 3.17m (10ft 5in)
Fitted with a double Maple effect wardrobe. Window to the front, recessed spotlights

BEDROOM THREE:
4.24m (13ft 11in) x 3.1m (10ft 2in)
Window to the front elevation, recessed spotlights.

BEDROOM FOUR:
2.39m (7ft 10in) x 2.31m (7ft 7in)
Window to the front elevation.

FAMILY BATHROOM:
2.9m (9ft 6in) x 2.26m (7ft 5in)
Fitted with a three piece white suite comprising large bath on marble dias, with hand held spray. Large pedestal basin, low flush wc and fully enclosed shower cubicle, all with chrome effect fittings, tiling to the walls and floor, recessed spotlights and heated chrome towel rail. Window to the side.

SECOND FLOOR:
Staircase leading to:

SPLIT LEVEL LANDING:
Two excellent size walk-in wardrobes with hanging rails. Window to the rear and velux window letting in plenty of natural light.

BEDROOM FIVE:
4.14m (13ft 7in) x 4.09m (13ft 5in)
Window to the side and large velux window, recessed spotlights. Excellent range of eaves storage cupboards. Minimal restricted height.

BEDROOM SIX:
4.14m (13ft 7in) x 3.86m (12ft 8in)
Window to the side with a further velux window, recessed spotlights. Good range of eaves storage cupboards. Minimal restricted height

SHOWER ROOM:
Fully tiled fitted with a white suite comprising pedestal basin, low flush wc., and fully enclosed, fully tiled shower cubicle. Velux window and recessed spotlights. Heated chrome towel rail.

SERVICES:
Mains water and electricity, oil central heating (radiators to most rooms), and septic tank drainage.

AGENTS NOTE:
The double glazed windows throughout are softwood. The internal doors are light oak with brushed chrome furniture. A surround sound system is wired for the principal reception room, kitchen, master suite and second floor.
External and security lighting.

EXTERIOR
OUTBUILDINGS
DETACHED TRIPLE GARAGE:
10.06m (33ft 0in) x 6.71m (22ft 0in)
Weather boarded on a mellow brick plinth. With three remote electric roller shutter doors to the front, windows to the side and the rear. Sink unit with hot and cold water, plumbing for washing machine etc. power and light. The garage has a separate heating system and houses the main house boiler. Separate alarm system. Rear lobby with staircase leading to the first floor and the following:

GARAGE STUDIO:
7.98m (26ft 2in) x 4.04m (13ft 3in)
This first floor has restricted head room. Eaves storage cupboards and three double glazed velux windows, further window to the side. Leading through to:

BATHROOM:
4.04m (13ft 3in) x 1.9m (6ft 3in)
Fitted with a three piece white suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin low flush wc., overbath Triton T80 shower. Part tiling, heated towel rail and window to the rear.

DETACHED HOME OFFICE:
4.88m (16ft 0in) x 6.4m (21ft 0in)
Located immediately adjacent to the house and comprising a ceiling mounted, remote controlled electrically retracting projector with TV, DVD and surround sound compatibility. Sliding glazed doors. Air conditioning.

Separate Toilet:
With close coupled WC and obscure glazed window.

SECOND HOME OFFICE:
5.18m (17ft 0in) x 5.05m (16ft 7in) maximum
Weather boarded with a pitched and tiled roof. Windows to the front with roof lights letting in plenty of natural light, power and light connected. Built-in double cupboard, sink unit with cupboard and drawers under. Air conditioning.

TOILET:
With low flush wc.

WORKSHOP:
5.18m (17ft 0in) x 5.05m (16ft 7in)
Weather boarded with pitched and tiled roof with double opening doors to the front, power and light connected.

GROUNDS:
A special feature of Hobbits Hole with an abundance of mature trees, shrubs and evergreens including fruit trees, also included are greenhouses and a potting shed.

Adjacent to the drive are double opening five bar gates leading to paddocks and:

STORAGE BUILDINGS / COMPOUND:
In need of repair.
This area is ideal for the equestrian enthusiast wishing to create a stable yard with stables and manege (with the usual consent) or for use as a storage area.

LOCATION:
Hobbits Hole is situated close to 100 acres of mixed woodland at the South Eastern end of Hanningfield Reservoir. At least 30 acres of this, Well Wood and Hawk's Wood is ancient in origin.There is a great diversity of wildlife, with many species indicative of ancient woodland habitats. The reservoir is also a bird sanctuary with Swifts, Swallows and Martins feeding over the water during peak fly hatches, with large numbers of waterfowl and ducks. There are also 17 acres of ancient woodland, with the open land grazed by horses.

The village of Downham is within a short driving distance and situated on the periphery of Billericay, which is a thriving town with excellent shopping facilities and a mainline station with a good service through to London Liverpool Street (approximately 30 minutes).

DIRECTIONS:
From the A12, exit at the junction with the A130 to Southend and at the roundabout follow signs for Howe Green (one exit before the A130). This is the Old Southend Road/old A130.

Heading south, continue through Howe Green and proceed towards Rettendon Common for approximately three miles. Eventually, you will reach a slightly staggered crossroads with signs to the left for East Hanningfield and to the right, West Hanningfield. (There is a pub on the left hand corner of the crossroads). At the crossroads (after an automated speed limit sign), turn right in to South Hanningfield Road and proceed for 0.7 of a mile until you see a driveway with a sign for 'Hobbits Hole' on the right hand side of the road - turn in to this driveway. Proceed for 150 yards and the property will be seen on the left hand side.

Property Features :

• 6 bedrooms
• Detached house