House For Sale £1,250,000
*Initial offers are invited in the region of £1,250,000 to £1,300,000*
A superb 1930's built characterful house extended in later years to provide bright, spacious and well balanced family accommodation on a commanding corner plot. The house is only a short walk from Shenfield mainline railway station, shopping broadway and good local schools. This will offer an excellent opportunity to those looking to enlarge and add value to a house on a centrally located and substantial plot.
A wood panelled glazed door with windows to side opens to the:-
Entrance Porch
A spacious and practical entrance into this large family home. Tiling to the floor. Sliding doors open to a built-in cloaks cupboard fitted with hanging rail and shelving. A pair of opaque glazed doors open to the:-
Inner Hall
Wood strip effect flooring. A staircase rises to the first floor landing and above the stairwell a large UPVC double glazed window draws light into the surrounding area. Radiator. Opaque glazed door to a lobby area from which a door opens to the ground floor WC and also a useful under stairs storage space.
Ground Floor Wc
Low level WC. Corner wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks. Tiling to the floor. Radiator. UPVC obscure double glazed window to the rear elevation.
Drawing Room (6.71m max x 5.28m max (22' max x 17'4 max))
A very large and versatile room drawing light through UPVC double glazed windows to the front and side elevations and UPVC double glazed sliding patio doors that lead to the south easterly rear garden terrace. Wood strip effect flooring throughout. Spotlights and coved cornice to ceiling. A central focal point is a feature gas coal effect fire within an ornate brick fireplace and tiled hearth. Two wall light points. Two radiators. Door to:-
Study (3.05m x 2.26m (10' x 7'5))
An excellent space for those that work from home. A UPVC double glazed window provides attractive views of the surrounding garden. Radiator. Picture rail. Spotlights to ceiling. Continuation of wood strip effect flooring from the drawing room.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (7.37m x 5.13m to 3.35m (24'2 x 16'10 to 11'))
An outstanding room is every respect and very much the hub of this family home. The kitchen has been comprehensively fitted with a fine range of modern units that comprise base cupboards, drawers and matching wall cabinets with concealed down lighting along four walls. To the centre of the room is a contrasting navy coloured island unit that incorporates a Siemens studio line induction hob with concealed wi fi operated Siemens studio line extractor unit fitted above. A long marble effect Corian worktop incorporates a double porcelain bowl sink unit with feature Quooker hot water and filtered mixer tap with ribbed Corian drainer and Corian splash backs over. Integrated appliances to remain include a Siemens built-in microwave oven in addition to a pair of Siemens double ovens. Integrated Miele dishwasher. A large recess can accommodate an American style fridge/freezer. The large island also has a matching Corian worktop with overhang to provide a breakfast bar capable of seating three people with ease. Tile effect flooring with underfloor heating. Spotlights to ceiling. Two UPVC double glazed windows overlook the extensive gardens to the front and a pair of oak glazed doors lead to the conservatory with views of the south easterly garden to the rear. A door opens to the utility area.
Utility Area (1.70m x 1.09m plus recess (5'7 x 3'7 plus recess)
The utility area comprises an inner lobby from which a door opens to a workspace that has been fitted with a marble effect worktop with space and plumbing below for domestic appliances. Baxi gas fired wall mounted boiler. Spotlights to ceiling. Continuation of tile effect flooring from the kitchen/breakfast room. Radiator. An opaque glazed door leads to the front garden. A connecting door opens to the:-
Family Room/Annexe Accommodation (5.51m x 4.34m to 2.92m (18'1 x 14'3 to 9'7))
A versatile room presently used as a Yoga studio though could very well serve to provide an additional sitting room, games room or even annexe accommodation, if required. This could quite simply be converted to annexe accommodation as it can be accessed through a secondary front door adjacent to the kitchen/breakfast room. UPVC double glazed windows face the rear and side elevations. Radiator. Spotlights and coved cornice to ceiling. Access to loft storage space. A pair of painted double doors open to a cupboard fitted with shelving. Wood strip effect flooring. Glazed door to conservatory. A door opens to:-
Shower Room
The shower room contains a tiled shower enclosure with wall mounted controls. Close coupled WC with wooden seat. Pedestal wash hand basin. UPVC obscure double glazed window to the side elevation. Wood strip effect flooring. Tiling to full ceiling height with feature border. Shaver point. Extractor fan. Spotlights to ceiling.
Conservatory (4.57m x 2.67m to 1.93m (15' x 8'9 to 6'4))
A very much enjoyed later addition to this spacious family home. Of UPVC construction with polycarbonate roof upon a brick plinth. UPVC double glazed windows provide panoramic views of the south easterly garden to the rear. A UPVC double glazed door leads to the rear garden terrace. Wood effect flooring. Radiator. The conservatory is open to the family room, kitchen/breakfast room and the rear lobby leading off the entrance hall.
First Floor Landing
As previously mentioned, a UPVC double glazed window fitted above the stairwell illuminates the area. Access to loft storage space. Two wall light points. The landing area is quite broad and offers a useful area that presently provides a second study area with a UPVC double glazed window overlooking the surrounding trees to the front of the house. Radiator. Painted doors open to the airing cupboard that accommodates the hot water cylinder with slatted shelving adjacent. Additional doors open to provide a wardrobe fitted with hanging rail and shelving above. Doors open to:-
Bedroom One (4.04m max x 3.66m max (13'3 max x 12' max))
A large and well proportioned bedroom fitted with a UPVC double glazed window that faces the rear elevation with radiator below. Samsung wall mounted air conditioning unit. Door to:-
En-Suite Shower Room
Contains a tiled enclosed shower with wall mounted controls. "His & Hers" vanity wash hand basins with mixer tap and cupboards below. Close coupled WC and bidet. Tiling to floor and partial tiling to walls with decorative border. Spotlights to ceiling. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan. A UPVC double glazed window faces the rear elevation.
Bedroom Two (3.35m x 3.18m (11' x 10'5))
A bright and spacious dual aspect bedroom with UPVC double glazed windows to the side and front elevations. Radiator. Spotlights to ceiling. Samsung wall mounted air conditioning unit. Painted doors open to reveal tall wardrobes fitted with hanging rails and shelving.
Bedroom Three (3.61m x 3.07m (11'10 x 10'1))
A very good double bedroom situated at the front of the property from which a UPVC double glazed window overlooks the extensive garden to the front with radiator below. Spotlights to ceiling with ceiling fan.
Bedroom Four (3.35m x 1.96m (11' x 6'5))
A most pleasant bedroom fitted with a UPVC double glazed window that overlooks the garden to the rear. Radiator. Built-in units comprise tall wardrobes with cupboards above and bookshelves fitted over the bed recess. Samsung wall mounted air conditioning unit.
Family Bathroom
The bathroom contains a panel enclosed bath with mixer tap and wall mounted shower attachment with glass shower screen. Close coupled WC. Vanity wash hand basin with chromium mixer tap and white gloss cupboards below. Contemporary wood effect flooring. The walls are partially tiled with decorative border. An obscure UPVC double glazed window faces the front elevation. Spotlights to ceiling. Extractor fan.
Outside
Rear Garden
The south easterly rear garden is a particularly attractive feature. It has dimensions of 64' X 32'. Running across the rear of the property is a crazy paved terrace providing a pleasant space for garden parties and summer barbecues. The remainder of the garden is largely laid to lawn. A raised brick retained flowerbed has been planted with a varied and interesting assortment of shrubs and plants and to the rear of the property is a pergola over a secondary crazy paved terrace that provides useful shade. Accessed from Shenfield Gardens is a second private driveway which leads to the detached garage. Garden shed to remain. Access to the front garden adjacent to the house through a wooden gate.
Front Garden
The property is set back from the lane and accessed via a carriage driveway that provides off street parking for a good many vehicles with ease. In fact the house is situated on a large corner plot and accessed from both Alexander Lane and Shenfield Gardens. The garden is largely laid to lawn interspersed with fine specimen trees and planted with a mature hedgerow along all boundaries that provides privacy and screening from the road. A stream running across the front of the property makes an attractive feature. A gate leads to an inner courtyard that provides access via the side of the property to the private south easterly rear garden.
Garage
As previously mentioned, a second private driveway can be accessed from Shenfield Gardens to lead to a detached brick built garage fitted with an up and over door.
Agent's Note
EPC & floor plan to follow.
A superb 1930's built characterful house extended in later years to provide bright, spacious and well balanced family accommodation on a commanding corner plot. The house is only a short walk from Shenfield mainline railway station, shopping broadway and good local schools. This will offer an excellent opportunity to those looking to enlarge and add value to a house on a centrally located and substantial plot.
A wood panelled glazed door with windows to side opens to the:-
Entrance Porch
A spacious and practical entrance into this large family home. Tiling to the floor. Sliding doors open to a built-in cloaks cupboard fitted with hanging rail and shelving. A pair of opaque glazed doors open to the:-
Inner Hall
Wood strip effect flooring. A staircase rises to the first floor landing and above the stairwell a large UPVC double glazed window draws light into the surrounding area. Radiator. Opaque glazed door to a lobby area from which a door opens to the ground floor WC and also a useful under stairs storage space.
Ground Floor Wc
Low level WC. Corner wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks. Tiling to the floor. Radiator. UPVC obscure double glazed window to the rear elevation.
Drawing Room (6.71m max x 5.28m max (22' max x 17'4 max))
A very large and versatile room drawing light through UPVC double glazed windows to the front and side elevations and UPVC double glazed sliding patio doors that lead to the south easterly rear garden terrace. Wood strip effect flooring throughout. Spotlights and coved cornice to ceiling. A central focal point is a feature gas coal effect fire within an ornate brick fireplace and tiled hearth. Two wall light points. Two radiators. Door to:-
Study (3.05m x 2.26m (10' x 7'5))
An excellent space for those that work from home. A UPVC double glazed window provides attractive views of the surrounding garden. Radiator. Picture rail. Spotlights to ceiling. Continuation of wood strip effect flooring from the drawing room.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (7.37m x 5.13m to 3.35m (24'2 x 16'10 to 11'))
An outstanding room is every respect and very much the hub of this family home. The kitchen has been comprehensively fitted with a fine range of modern units that comprise base cupboards, drawers and matching wall cabinets with concealed down lighting along four walls. To the centre of the room is a contrasting navy coloured island unit that incorporates a Siemens studio line induction hob with concealed wi fi operated Siemens studio line extractor unit fitted above. A long marble effect Corian worktop incorporates a double porcelain bowl sink unit with feature Quooker hot water and filtered mixer tap with ribbed Corian drainer and Corian splash backs over. Integrated appliances to remain include a Siemens built-in microwave oven in addition to a pair of Siemens double ovens. Integrated Miele dishwasher. A large recess can accommodate an American style fridge/freezer. The large island also has a matching Corian worktop with overhang to provide a breakfast bar capable of seating three people with ease. Tile effect flooring with underfloor heating. Spotlights to ceiling. Two UPVC double glazed windows overlook the extensive gardens to the front and a pair of oak glazed doors lead to the conservatory with views of the south easterly garden to the rear. A door opens to the utility area.
Utility Area (1.70m x 1.09m plus recess (5'7 x 3'7 plus recess)
The utility area comprises an inner lobby from which a door opens to a workspace that has been fitted with a marble effect worktop with space and plumbing below for domestic appliances. Baxi gas fired wall mounted boiler. Spotlights to ceiling. Continuation of tile effect flooring from the kitchen/breakfast room. Radiator. An opaque glazed door leads to the front garden. A connecting door opens to the:-
Family Room/Annexe Accommodation (5.51m x 4.34m to 2.92m (18'1 x 14'3 to 9'7))
A versatile room presently used as a Yoga studio though could very well serve to provide an additional sitting room, games room or even annexe accommodation, if required. This could quite simply be converted to annexe accommodation as it can be accessed through a secondary front door adjacent to the kitchen/breakfast room. UPVC double glazed windows face the rear and side elevations. Radiator. Spotlights and coved cornice to ceiling. Access to loft storage space. A pair of painted double doors open to a cupboard fitted with shelving. Wood strip effect flooring. Glazed door to conservatory. A door opens to:-
Shower Room
The shower room contains a tiled shower enclosure with wall mounted controls. Close coupled WC with wooden seat. Pedestal wash hand basin. UPVC obscure double glazed window to the side elevation. Wood strip effect flooring. Tiling to full ceiling height with feature border. Shaver point. Extractor fan. Spotlights to ceiling.
Conservatory (4.57m x 2.67m to 1.93m (15' x 8'9 to 6'4))
A very much enjoyed later addition to this spacious family home. Of UPVC construction with polycarbonate roof upon a brick plinth. UPVC double glazed windows provide panoramic views of the south easterly garden to the rear. A UPVC double glazed door leads to the rear garden terrace. Wood effect flooring. Radiator. The conservatory is open to the family room, kitchen/breakfast room and the rear lobby leading off the entrance hall.
First Floor Landing
As previously mentioned, a UPVC double glazed window fitted above the stairwell illuminates the area. Access to loft storage space. Two wall light points. The landing area is quite broad and offers a useful area that presently provides a second study area with a UPVC double glazed window overlooking the surrounding trees to the front of the house. Radiator. Painted doors open to the airing cupboard that accommodates the hot water cylinder with slatted shelving adjacent. Additional doors open to provide a wardrobe fitted with hanging rail and shelving above. Doors open to:-
Bedroom One (4.04m max x 3.66m max (13'3 max x 12' max))
A large and well proportioned bedroom fitted with a UPVC double glazed window that faces the rear elevation with radiator below. Samsung wall mounted air conditioning unit. Door to:-
En-Suite Shower Room
Contains a tiled enclosed shower with wall mounted controls. "His & Hers" vanity wash hand basins with mixer tap and cupboards below. Close coupled WC and bidet. Tiling to floor and partial tiling to walls with decorative border. Spotlights to ceiling. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan. A UPVC double glazed window faces the rear elevation.
Bedroom Two (3.35m x 3.18m (11' x 10'5))
A bright and spacious dual aspect bedroom with UPVC double glazed windows to the side and front elevations. Radiator. Spotlights to ceiling. Samsung wall mounted air conditioning unit. Painted doors open to reveal tall wardrobes fitted with hanging rails and shelving.
Bedroom Three (3.61m x 3.07m (11'10 x 10'1))
A very good double bedroom situated at the front of the property from which a UPVC double glazed window overlooks the extensive garden to the front with radiator below. Spotlights to ceiling with ceiling fan.
Bedroom Four (3.35m x 1.96m (11' x 6'5))
A most pleasant bedroom fitted with a UPVC double glazed window that overlooks the garden to the rear. Radiator. Built-in units comprise tall wardrobes with cupboards above and bookshelves fitted over the bed recess. Samsung wall mounted air conditioning unit.
Family Bathroom
The bathroom contains a panel enclosed bath with mixer tap and wall mounted shower attachment with glass shower screen. Close coupled WC. Vanity wash hand basin with chromium mixer tap and white gloss cupboards below. Contemporary wood effect flooring. The walls are partially tiled with decorative border. An obscure UPVC double glazed window faces the front elevation. Spotlights to ceiling. Extractor fan.
Outside
Rear Garden
The south easterly rear garden is a particularly attractive feature. It has dimensions of 64' X 32'. Running across the rear of the property is a crazy paved terrace providing a pleasant space for garden parties and summer barbecues. The remainder of the garden is largely laid to lawn. A raised brick retained flowerbed has been planted with a varied and interesting assortment of shrubs and plants and to the rear of the property is a pergola over a secondary crazy paved terrace that provides useful shade. Accessed from Shenfield Gardens is a second private driveway which leads to the detached garage. Garden shed to remain. Access to the front garden adjacent to the house through a wooden gate.
Front Garden
The property is set back from the lane and accessed via a carriage driveway that provides off street parking for a good many vehicles with ease. In fact the house is situated on a large corner plot and accessed from both Alexander Lane and Shenfield Gardens. The garden is largely laid to lawn interspersed with fine specimen trees and planted with a mature hedgerow along all boundaries that provides privacy and screening from the road. A stream running across the front of the property makes an attractive feature. A gate leads to an inner courtyard that provides access via the side of the property to the private south easterly rear garden.
Garage
As previously mentioned, a second private driveway can be accessed from Shenfield Gardens to lead to a detached brick built garage fitted with an up and over door.
Agent's Note
EPC & floor plan to follow.
