House For Sale £2,850,000
An exceedingly attractive house of considerable style and character, beautifully appointed to the very highest of standards. This intricately designed family home is located in an appealing leafy position on this popular private estate, within easy reach of Shenfield mainline railway station and Crossrail terminus and good local schools.
Steps rise to a pair of fine painted oak doors with obscure glazed panels to either side. This opens to:-
Reception Hall (8.56m x 3.40m (28'1 x 11'2))
A dramatic and imposing entrance into this appealing family home. A feature wrought iron spindle balustrade staircase rises to the first floor galleried landing. The 16'3 ceiling height very much adds to an impression of space throughout. A hardwood double glazed sash window illuminates the stairwell and reception hall below. Marble tiled floor. Underfloor heating. Wood panelling to walls provides character and interest. Ornate coved cornice to ceiling. Spotlights and integrated audio speakers. Door to cloaks cupboard that accommodates the CCTV and home media equipment. Door to:-
Shower Room
A luxuriously appointed room that contains a tiled shower enclosure with wall mounted controls and hand-held shower attachment. Back to wall WC with concealed cistern. Imperial freestanding wash hand basin and mixer tap. Tiling to the floor and partial tiling to the walls. Underfloor heating. Contemporary style heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Spotlights to ceiling. Integrated audio speakers.
Family Room/Gym (6.32m x 4.24m (20'9 x 13'11))
A versatile room currently used as a gymnasium though could provide an excellent dining room, or additional sitting room, if required. Feature hardwood double glazed sash windows to front elevation. Window shutters. Integrated audio speakers. Spotlights to ceiling. Contemporary style oak herringbone floor runs throughout. Underfloor heating. Plug socket in ceiling for installation of cinema room.
Drawing Room (5.00m x 4.19m (16'5 x 13'9 ))
A bright and spacious reception room of an ideal size for formal entertaining, fitted with five hardwood double glazed sash windows to two elevations. Feature oak herringbone contemporary style flooring. Spotlights to ceiling. Integrated audio system. Underfloor heating.
Sitting Room (5.28m x 3.53m (17'4 x 11'7))
Another superb reception room, currently being used as a playroom. Double glazed sash windows face the front elevation. Spotlights and integrated audio. Feature contemporary oak herringbone style flooring with underfloor heating.
Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Area (15.24m x 5.79m > 4.88m (50' x 19' > 16'))
An outstanding room in every respect and very much the hub of this attractive property. An exquisite designer fitted kitchen comprising a fine quality range of units that consist of base cupboards, drawers and matching wall cabinets along two walls. A very large island incorporates a one and a quarter bowl butler style sink unit with Quooker mixer tap and a Rainsoft drinking water tap with ribbed marble drainer. Integrated appliances to remain include dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer. Space for cooking range with concealed extractor unit above and feature antique mirrored glass splashback. Integrated wine-cooler. Continuation of marble tiled floor with underfloor heating. Feature crittall effect double glazed bi-folding doors beautifully connect the kitchen to the surrounding garden. Additional light is drawn from two large glazed atriums. Beyond the breakfast bar is a large marble top that provides an informal dining area for six people with ease. Integrated Sonos audio system. The dining area has been fitted with a contemporary style feature oak herringbone floor with underfloor heating. To the far wall is a wide media unit fitted above a contemporary remote controlled electronically operated gas fire. Feature shelving fitted within the recesses to either side of the chimney. Glazed double doors provide access to the drawing room which is also independently accessed from the reception hall.
Utility Room (4.70m x 2.13m (15'5 x 7'))
An excellent companion to the kitchen/breakfast/family room. A quartz top incorporates a Rangemaster porcelain butler style sink with mixer tap with space and plumbing below for domestic appliances. A cupboard houses the water softener. Continuation of marble tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Extractor fan. Spotlights to ceiling. Obscure glazed door leads outside.
First Floor Galleried Landing
A most dramatic galleried landing. As previously mentioned, a feature hardwood double glazed sash window overlooks the front elevation and illuminates this area. Continuation of wood panelling to walls that provides character throughout. Spotlights and coved cornice to ceiling. Access to loft storage. Door to cupboard fitted with shelving and automatic light.
Bedroom One (5.56m x 4.19m (18'3 x 13'9))
A large bedroom from which hardwood double glazed doors open to a Juliette style balcony with sash windows fitted to either side. Integrated audio speakers. Spotlights to ceiling. Two feature Victorian style wrought iron radiators. Bedroom is open to the:-
Dressing Room (4.34m x 3.05m (14'3 x 10'))
This room could very easily be reinstated to provide an independent fifth bedroom accessed from the landing, if required, though presently serves as a dressing room for the principal suite. Fitted with a contemporary style range of floor to ceiling wardrobes with tinted glass doors and matching drawers that provide extensive clothes storage. Victorian style feature radiator. Hardwood double glazed window to rear aspect with window shutters.
En-Suite Bathroom
This en-suite has been luxuriously appointed and contains a freestanding oval shaped bath with wall mounted controls. Walk-in wet room style shower with contrasting herringbone effect tiled floor. Twin wash hand basins with wall mounted controls and contrasting black gloss drawers below. Marble tiled floor with partial tiling to walls. Underfloor heating. Spotlights to ceiling. Extractor fan. Integrated audio speaker. Two hardwood obscure double glazed sash windows face the front elevation. Wall light points. Shaver point. Back to wall WC with concealed cistern.
Bedroom Two (3.81m x 3.23m > 2.97m (12'6" x 10'7" > 9'9))
Two hardwood double glazed sash windows face the rear elevation with feature contemporary style radiator below each. Running along an entire wall are a range of wardrobes that provides extensive hanging and shelving space. Spotlights to ceiling. Door to:-
En-Suite Shower
Contains a back to wall WC with concealed cistern and contrasting seat. Vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and light gloss cupboard below. Tiled shower enclosure with wall mounted controls and hand-held shower attachment. Tiling to floor and to full ceiling height. Underfloor heating. Contrasting heated towel rail. Spotlights to ceiling. Extractor fan. Hardwood frosted double glazed sash windows to rear elevation.
Bedroom Three (3.66m x 3.05m (12' x 10'))
A well proportioned bedroom. Two hardwood double glazed sash windows face the front elevation with feature contemporary style radiator below each. Spotlights to ceiling.
Bedroom Four (3.66m x 2.79m (12' x 9'2))
It may be worth noting that all bedrooms within this house are very generously sized double bedrooms. Two hardwood double glazed sash windows face the front elevation with feature contemporary style radiators below each. Integrated audio speakers. Mirror doors open to a built-in wardrobe that provides useful hanging and shelving space.
Family Bathroom
Comprises a Victorian style claw foot bath with mixer tap. Imperial twin vanity wash hand basins with cupboards below. Back to wall WC with concealed cistern with contrasting wooden seat. Tiling to the floor with underfloor heating and partial tiling to the walls. Spotlights to ceiling. Integrated Sonos speakers. Extractor fan. Hardwood double glazed window face the rear elevation. Tiled shower enclosure with wall mounted controls and hand-held shower attachment. Heated towel rail.
Rear Garden
The rear garden has maximum dimensions of 78' in width by 72' in depth. Running across the rear of the property is an extensive terrace with sunken hot tub and feature barbecue with granite top and shelving to either side. These all serve to provide an excellent environment for outside entertaining and summer barbecues. The garden has been planted with a varied and interesting assortment of shrubs and plants that offer a most appealing garden setting. That said, this garden is particularly low maintenance, laid with artificial grass. The terrace extends to either side of the property and a pair of painted timber gates open to the front garden on one sound boundary and on the other a gate leads to the driveway. Outside lighting. CCTV. Speakers and power points. Outside tap.
Front Garden
A wide permeable resin carriage driveway sweeps across the front of this imposing house to provide extensive off street parking. To the centre is a well stocked flower bed adding colour and interest. The house is partially screened from the Grove by mature laurel hedgerow. Access to garage.
Garage
The garage has internal measurements of 18' x 10'8. Fitted with electronically operated roller shutter door. The garage has shelving, power and light and a door opens to the rear garden.
Agent's Note
Planning permission approval has been granted for a loft conversion to provide another large bedroom, shower room and store room.
Steps rise to a pair of fine painted oak doors with obscure glazed panels to either side. This opens to:-
Reception Hall (8.56m x 3.40m (28'1 x 11'2))
A dramatic and imposing entrance into this appealing family home. A feature wrought iron spindle balustrade staircase rises to the first floor galleried landing. The 16'3 ceiling height very much adds to an impression of space throughout. A hardwood double glazed sash window illuminates the stairwell and reception hall below. Marble tiled floor. Underfloor heating. Wood panelling to walls provides character and interest. Ornate coved cornice to ceiling. Spotlights and integrated audio speakers. Door to cloaks cupboard that accommodates the CCTV and home media equipment. Door to:-
Shower Room
A luxuriously appointed room that contains a tiled shower enclosure with wall mounted controls and hand-held shower attachment. Back to wall WC with concealed cistern. Imperial freestanding wash hand basin and mixer tap. Tiling to the floor and partial tiling to the walls. Underfloor heating. Contemporary style heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Spotlights to ceiling. Integrated audio speakers.
Family Room/Gym (6.32m x 4.24m (20'9 x 13'11))
A versatile room currently used as a gymnasium though could provide an excellent dining room, or additional sitting room, if required. Feature hardwood double glazed sash windows to front elevation. Window shutters. Integrated audio speakers. Spotlights to ceiling. Contemporary style oak herringbone floor runs throughout. Underfloor heating. Plug socket in ceiling for installation of cinema room.
Drawing Room (5.00m x 4.19m (16'5 x 13'9 ))
A bright and spacious reception room of an ideal size for formal entertaining, fitted with five hardwood double glazed sash windows to two elevations. Feature oak herringbone contemporary style flooring. Spotlights to ceiling. Integrated audio system. Underfloor heating.
Sitting Room (5.28m x 3.53m (17'4 x 11'7))
Another superb reception room, currently being used as a playroom. Double glazed sash windows face the front elevation. Spotlights and integrated audio. Feature contemporary oak herringbone style flooring with underfloor heating.
Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Area (15.24m x 5.79m > 4.88m (50' x 19' > 16'))
An outstanding room in every respect and very much the hub of this attractive property. An exquisite designer fitted kitchen comprising a fine quality range of units that consist of base cupboards, drawers and matching wall cabinets along two walls. A very large island incorporates a one and a quarter bowl butler style sink unit with Quooker mixer tap and a Rainsoft drinking water tap with ribbed marble drainer. Integrated appliances to remain include dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer. Space for cooking range with concealed extractor unit above and feature antique mirrored glass splashback. Integrated wine-cooler. Continuation of marble tiled floor with underfloor heating. Feature crittall effect double glazed bi-folding doors beautifully connect the kitchen to the surrounding garden. Additional light is drawn from two large glazed atriums. Beyond the breakfast bar is a large marble top that provides an informal dining area for six people with ease. Integrated Sonos audio system. The dining area has been fitted with a contemporary style feature oak herringbone floor with underfloor heating. To the far wall is a wide media unit fitted above a contemporary remote controlled electronically operated gas fire. Feature shelving fitted within the recesses to either side of the chimney. Glazed double doors provide access to the drawing room which is also independently accessed from the reception hall.
Utility Room (4.70m x 2.13m (15'5 x 7'))
An excellent companion to the kitchen/breakfast/family room. A quartz top incorporates a Rangemaster porcelain butler style sink with mixer tap with space and plumbing below for domestic appliances. A cupboard houses the water softener. Continuation of marble tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Extractor fan. Spotlights to ceiling. Obscure glazed door leads outside.
First Floor Galleried Landing
A most dramatic galleried landing. As previously mentioned, a feature hardwood double glazed sash window overlooks the front elevation and illuminates this area. Continuation of wood panelling to walls that provides character throughout. Spotlights and coved cornice to ceiling. Access to loft storage. Door to cupboard fitted with shelving and automatic light.
Bedroom One (5.56m x 4.19m (18'3 x 13'9))
A large bedroom from which hardwood double glazed doors open to a Juliette style balcony with sash windows fitted to either side. Integrated audio speakers. Spotlights to ceiling. Two feature Victorian style wrought iron radiators. Bedroom is open to the:-
Dressing Room (4.34m x 3.05m (14'3 x 10'))
This room could very easily be reinstated to provide an independent fifth bedroom accessed from the landing, if required, though presently serves as a dressing room for the principal suite. Fitted with a contemporary style range of floor to ceiling wardrobes with tinted glass doors and matching drawers that provide extensive clothes storage. Victorian style feature radiator. Hardwood double glazed window to rear aspect with window shutters.
En-Suite Bathroom
This en-suite has been luxuriously appointed and contains a freestanding oval shaped bath with wall mounted controls. Walk-in wet room style shower with contrasting herringbone effect tiled floor. Twin wash hand basins with wall mounted controls and contrasting black gloss drawers below. Marble tiled floor with partial tiling to walls. Underfloor heating. Spotlights to ceiling. Extractor fan. Integrated audio speaker. Two hardwood obscure double glazed sash windows face the front elevation. Wall light points. Shaver point. Back to wall WC with concealed cistern.
Bedroom Two (3.81m x 3.23m > 2.97m (12'6" x 10'7" > 9'9))
Two hardwood double glazed sash windows face the rear elevation with feature contemporary style radiator below each. Running along an entire wall are a range of wardrobes that provides extensive hanging and shelving space. Spotlights to ceiling. Door to:-
En-Suite Shower
Contains a back to wall WC with concealed cistern and contrasting seat. Vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and light gloss cupboard below. Tiled shower enclosure with wall mounted controls and hand-held shower attachment. Tiling to floor and to full ceiling height. Underfloor heating. Contrasting heated towel rail. Spotlights to ceiling. Extractor fan. Hardwood frosted double glazed sash windows to rear elevation.
Bedroom Three (3.66m x 3.05m (12' x 10'))
A well proportioned bedroom. Two hardwood double glazed sash windows face the front elevation with feature contemporary style radiator below each. Spotlights to ceiling.
Bedroom Four (3.66m x 2.79m (12' x 9'2))
It may be worth noting that all bedrooms within this house are very generously sized double bedrooms. Two hardwood double glazed sash windows face the front elevation with feature contemporary style radiators below each. Integrated audio speakers. Mirror doors open to a built-in wardrobe that provides useful hanging and shelving space.
Family Bathroom
Comprises a Victorian style claw foot bath with mixer tap. Imperial twin vanity wash hand basins with cupboards below. Back to wall WC with concealed cistern with contrasting wooden seat. Tiling to the floor with underfloor heating and partial tiling to the walls. Spotlights to ceiling. Integrated Sonos speakers. Extractor fan. Hardwood double glazed window face the rear elevation. Tiled shower enclosure with wall mounted controls and hand-held shower attachment. Heated towel rail.
Rear Garden
The rear garden has maximum dimensions of 78' in width by 72' in depth. Running across the rear of the property is an extensive terrace with sunken hot tub and feature barbecue with granite top and shelving to either side. These all serve to provide an excellent environment for outside entertaining and summer barbecues. The garden has been planted with a varied and interesting assortment of shrubs and plants that offer a most appealing garden setting. That said, this garden is particularly low maintenance, laid with artificial grass. The terrace extends to either side of the property and a pair of painted timber gates open to the front garden on one sound boundary and on the other a gate leads to the driveway. Outside lighting. CCTV. Speakers and power points. Outside tap.
Front Garden
A wide permeable resin carriage driveway sweeps across the front of this imposing house to provide extensive off street parking. To the centre is a well stocked flower bed adding colour and interest. The house is partially screened from the Grove by mature laurel hedgerow. Access to garage.
Garage
The garage has internal measurements of 18' x 10'8. Fitted with electronically operated roller shutter door. The garage has shelving, power and light and a door opens to the rear garden.
Agent's Note
Planning permission approval has been granted for a loft conversion to provide another large bedroom, shower room and store room.
