House For Sale £875,000
As the A128 winds its way from West Horndon to Brentwood, it passes through the pretty and ancient village of Herongate, where this 4 Bedroom Detached House stands well back behind remote controlled electric gates and boasts a sunny South-West facing Garden with a large deck incorporating a mini heated swimming pool, detached Outbuilding and a fabulous Treescape backdrop.
Apart from wanting to spend all summer in the Garden, you'll also appreciate the spacious internal accommodation, currently undergoing a programme of refurbishment to include redecoration throughout, new carpets and two very fancy new bathrooms (Ensuite Shower Room & main Bathroom).
Nearly 1600sq ft of accommodation briefly comprises a Grand Hall with big marble tiles, 26ft front-to-back Lounge/Diner with French Doors out onto the full width elevated Decked terrace, additional 2nd Reception Room (separate Formal Dining Room, Playroom, Study - the choice is yours), Mark Wilkinson Kitchen/Breakfast Room and a small lobby off the Hall accessing the Ground floor WC as well as the 25ft Garage.
Upstairs sees four excellent size double bedrooms, the sumptuous Master Bedroom with its own newly refitted luxury Ensuite Shower Room and the Main Bathroom also newly refitted, this time with a nod to the Art Deco era.
Further features include Gas Central Heating via Radiators, double glazed windows, some amazing feature lights which will be remaining and a sprinkling of vertical designer radiators.
Herongate is a much sought after village with a great range of facilities (Scroll down to the end of the write up for much more detailed information) which briefly comprises a Cricket Green (every good village should have one!), two great historic local pubs, a bp/Marks and Spencer Petrol Station incorporating a 'M&S Simply Food' Supermarket, a 'Premier' Convenience store, local garden centre and a good Primary School in the adjoining village of Ingrave
Just a short drive away is the A127 (with its M25 junction) and Shenfield Railway Station is an easy 8-9 minute drive (Liverpool Street in 28 minutes).
Next to the village is Thorndon Country Park and Thorndon Park Golf Club and Brentwood's vibrant High Street is just a short 5-6 minute drive away up the Brentwood Road.
The Accommodation
Tall, remote controlled iron gates gently sweep open to a sea of gravel parking.
Combining classic looks with security, the chunky wooden Front Door with its side light window opens through to:
Hallway 16ft 7' min x 11ft 3' (5m x 3.4m)
The White Marble effect tiled floor gives an even greater impression of space to this lovely big Hall - a great first impression.
A small door under the stairs opens to reveal a useful little cupboard.
Currently being decorated - hence no photo
Lounge/diner 26ft 4' narrowing to 17ft (in the Lounge area) x 15ft 2' max (narrowing to 10ft in the Dining Area) (8m > 5.2m x 4.6m > 3m)
The large open plan Main Living Room features gorgeous Oak flooring and an open Fireplace with an Woodburning Stove, marble back panels and hearth and a beautiful Portuguese Limestone Fire Surround.
Dual aspect too, the room is flooded with light, courtesy of a large front facing window and a rear set of double doors with full height accompanying windows, opening out to the rear decking.
Currently being decorated - hence no photo
Second reception room 11ft 4' x 11ft into the Bay projection (3.45m x 3.45m)
A versatile and adaptable Front Room featuring an almost full width Bay window, sweeping in light. There is also a second window to an additional front aspect bringing in even more!
Beautiful Light Oak flooring has been laid and this room enjoys a grand entrance from the Hall via double doors.
Currently being decorated - hence no photo
Kitchen/breakfast room 20ft 7' x 10ft 4' narrowing to 8ft 1' (6.3mx 3.2m > 2.5m)
The Mark Wilkinson Edwardian style Kitchen has stood the test of time well, still looking great and featuring marble worktops, a Kohler 1.5 bowl Ceramic Sink, an 8-Bottle Wine Rack, full height Pantry cupboard and a host of built-in and integrated appliances for the keen Cook.
The appliances include a Gaggenau 5-Ring Gas hob with a Canopied Extractor Hood above and a matching Multifunction Oven below, a built in Fisher & Paykel 'DishDrawer' Dishwasher and a wide space for an American style food centre.
Finishing touches include twin hanging pendant lights over a 2-Seater Breakfast Bar, a swish stainless steel Vertical radiator, attractive 'Grey Oak' flooring and inset downlighting.
A further internal door opens to reveal a built-in cupboard housing the current owners stacked Washing Machine and Tumble Dryer and the two windows and a part glazed back door provide plenty of working light.
Currently being decorated - hence no photo
Door from hallway to:
Lobby
Accessing a built-in cupboard housing the Vaillant Combination boiler, the ground floor WC Room and a third internal door (this one lockable) leading through to the twenty-five feet long Garage.
Ground floor WC room 4ft 9' max x 4ft 7' (1.45m x 1.4m)
Fitted with a Matt White storage unit with a contemporary style basin sitting on the countertop and a close coupled WC.
Currently being decorated - hence no photo
Stairs from Hall to:
1st floor landing 16ft x 6ft (4.9m x 1.8m)
The original stair spindles have been removed in favour of contemporary glass ones, soon to be fitted (hence no photo).
Presently freshly plastered and drying, the walls are to be finished in Dulux 'Timeless' and the internal doors are to be refurbished and painted white.
A front facing window brings in plenty of light and looking up we see a flip down loft hatch accessing the attic space.
Master bedroom 14ft 2' x 11ft 3' (4.3m x 3.4m)
A lovely size master bedroom with a wide front facing window maximising light, and a stylish vertical column radiator.
Ensuite shower room 7ft 10' x 5ft (2.4m x 1.5m)
A contemporary designer look Shower Room with a wall hung Matt 'Mid Grey' Laufen Vanity unit with twin drawers, a close coupled WC and a large glass framed walk-in Shower featuring a stylish chrome Rain showerhead with a separate handset too.
Calacatta 'white marble' wall and floor tiles provide a real style statement with the finishing specification comprising a chrome towel radiator, surprisingly quiet extractor fan, inset downlighting, a touch control LED Mirror and the ceiling light with its chrome-plated metal, sparkling crystal-style droplets and dramatic tiered design injects a bit of glitz and glamour to your morning shower.
A good size, side facing obscure glass window provides lots of natural daylight.
Bedroom two 11ft 10' x 10ft (3.6m x 3m)
Wandering into this big double bedroom, the eyes will be immediately drawn to the beautiful chandelier and then wide rear window, which enjoys a superb 'sylvan' outlook, the treescape in the garden behind giving a fantastic backdrop.
Looking right, we also see two double wardrobes built-in to either side of the chimney breast which runs through the room, the left-hand robe with double height hanging space, the right-hand shelved.
Bedroom three 13ft x 9ft (4m x 2.7m)
Another super-size double bedroom with the measurements Excluding a 4ft 9' (1.5m) wide built-in double wardrobe with a double cupboard above.
Lots of light pours in through the rear and side facing windows, the rear facing window also enjoying that fabulous sylvan outlook.
Continuing the theme of snazzy lights, this room features a teardrop style three light chandelier with a polished chrome base.
Wardrobe doors to be painted & new carpet laid - hence no photo
Bedroom four 10ft 8' x 9ft (3.3m x 2.7m)
Yet another double bedroom, this one with a front facing window and again, coming with a large built-in double wardrobe.
We love the light in this room - its another pendant light but this time it's a vintage industrial style brought bang up to date with a highly polished chrome finish and comes with a glass diffuser to conceal the bulb, giving a really nice, diffused light.
Bathroom 8ft x 5ft 8' (2.45m x 1.7m)
This room has been designed and fitted with a nod to the Art Deco era, starting with the white 'Heritage' suite with a chrome vintage style mixer tap and shower attachment for the Bath, a chrome and ceramic combination towel/radiator, ritzy marble look tiling and the razzle dazzle delicate chain-link stranded light.
Like the Ensuite, the Bathroom also has a good size, side facing obscure glass window providing lots of natural light.
Exterior - front
As mentioned, tall remote controlled gates swing open to the large gravel Drive providing lots of parking and the ability to turn around to drive out easily too.
A side gate provides access on one side round to the Garden.
Attached garage 24ft 10' x 8ft (7.6m x 2.45m)
With an up and over door, a wide side window bringing in plenty of light, power points and lighting.
Exterior - rear garden
The wide decked Veranda extends out some 15ft giving plenty of room for the biggest table and chairs or a Rattan sofa sets, and so demands big summer parties and family gatherings.
The sturdy well built decking then extends out as a projection holding the small octagonal swimming pool - a real boon during the hot summer months.
Steps from the veranda lead down to the lower lawn where the well-stocked flowerbed includes a number of rose bushes, a Palm Tree, and an easy to manage Pear Tree (currently well laden with ripe pears) and hiding behind it, an additional secluded decking area.
Looking back at the decking, we noticed clever yet simple freestanding 'doors' that can be opened to provide under decking access to a wood store.
Garden studio 11ft 7' x 7ft 6'
A well-built timber outbuilding with a pitched tiled roof, providing a plethora of uses aside from obvious storage.
We noted it has its own separate modern consumer unit along with lighting and power, a double glaze window and a set of glazed double doors.
Wood laminate has been laid to the floor and looking up we see Recticel insulation boards between the roof joists giving added winter insulation.
The area - herongate
Herongate is an ancient village just south of Brentwood, dating back to the Saxon period and taking its present name from the Heron family who held the nearby Heron Hall until the 14th century.
It has evolved and developed along the edge of Ingrave Common, culminating in a now much sought after village with countryside all around and a good range of amenities, these including:
A traditional Village Green - Ingrave Common, now the Cricket Green.
Two good local pubs - The Grade II Listed Boar's Head which dates back to the Tudor times and overlooks the village pond close to 'Button Common' and 'The Green Man', a 17th Century listed building, originally a greengrocers until it became a pub in 1840, serving estate workers from the nearby Thorndon Hall
A bp/Marks and Spencer Petrol Fuelling Station incorporating a handy 'M&S Simply Food' Supermarket, plus an even closer 'Premier' Convenience store - both supplying more than the daily essentials.
There is also a family owned garden centre - Hillcrest Nurseries, and even a dental surgery!
If education is a high priority, families may like to know that Ingrave Johnstone Church of England Primary School in the adjoining village of Ingrave has a good ofsted rating and the property also falls within the catchment area (subject to acceptance) of the very highly regarded St. Martins Secondary School.
Major road links are easily accessible including the A127, A13, A12 and M25 and for the City Commuter, there are Railway Stations at West Horndon into Fenchurch Street and from Brentwood and Shenfield into Liverpool Street, the shortest journey time is just 28mins via the fast train from Shenfield.
Next to the village is Thorndon Country Park, over 500 acres of beautiful woods and parkland with meadows and ponds and adjacent to this is Thorndon Park Golf Club, an 18 hole, par 71 (6512 yard), private, parkland golf course designed by Harry Shapland Colt in 1920.
Brentwood's vibrant High Street is just a short 5-6 minute drive away up the Brentwood Road, offering a great range of independent shops and big high street brands, leisure and recreational facilities including a comprehensive selection of bars and restaurants, as well as a Marks and Spencer and Sainsburys supermarket.
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Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
Apart from wanting to spend all summer in the Garden, you'll also appreciate the spacious internal accommodation, currently undergoing a programme of refurbishment to include redecoration throughout, new carpets and two very fancy new bathrooms (Ensuite Shower Room & main Bathroom).
Nearly 1600sq ft of accommodation briefly comprises a Grand Hall with big marble tiles, 26ft front-to-back Lounge/Diner with French Doors out onto the full width elevated Decked terrace, additional 2nd Reception Room (separate Formal Dining Room, Playroom, Study - the choice is yours), Mark Wilkinson Kitchen/Breakfast Room and a small lobby off the Hall accessing the Ground floor WC as well as the 25ft Garage.
Upstairs sees four excellent size double bedrooms, the sumptuous Master Bedroom with its own newly refitted luxury Ensuite Shower Room and the Main Bathroom also newly refitted, this time with a nod to the Art Deco era.
Further features include Gas Central Heating via Radiators, double glazed windows, some amazing feature lights which will be remaining and a sprinkling of vertical designer radiators.
Herongate is a much sought after village with a great range of facilities (Scroll down to the end of the write up for much more detailed information) which briefly comprises a Cricket Green (every good village should have one!), two great historic local pubs, a bp/Marks and Spencer Petrol Station incorporating a 'M&S Simply Food' Supermarket, a 'Premier' Convenience store, local garden centre and a good Primary School in the adjoining village of Ingrave
Just a short drive away is the A127 (with its M25 junction) and Shenfield Railway Station is an easy 8-9 minute drive (Liverpool Street in 28 minutes).
Next to the village is Thorndon Country Park and Thorndon Park Golf Club and Brentwood's vibrant High Street is just a short 5-6 minute drive away up the Brentwood Road.
The Accommodation
Tall, remote controlled iron gates gently sweep open to a sea of gravel parking.
Combining classic looks with security, the chunky wooden Front Door with its side light window opens through to:
Hallway 16ft 7' min x 11ft 3' (5m x 3.4m)
The White Marble effect tiled floor gives an even greater impression of space to this lovely big Hall - a great first impression.
A small door under the stairs opens to reveal a useful little cupboard.
Currently being decorated - hence no photo
Lounge/diner 26ft 4' narrowing to 17ft (in the Lounge area) x 15ft 2' max (narrowing to 10ft in the Dining Area) (8m > 5.2m x 4.6m > 3m)
The large open plan Main Living Room features gorgeous Oak flooring and an open Fireplace with an Woodburning Stove, marble back panels and hearth and a beautiful Portuguese Limestone Fire Surround.
Dual aspect too, the room is flooded with light, courtesy of a large front facing window and a rear set of double doors with full height accompanying windows, opening out to the rear decking.
Currently being decorated - hence no photo
Second reception room 11ft 4' x 11ft into the Bay projection (3.45m x 3.45m)
A versatile and adaptable Front Room featuring an almost full width Bay window, sweeping in light. There is also a second window to an additional front aspect bringing in even more!
Beautiful Light Oak flooring has been laid and this room enjoys a grand entrance from the Hall via double doors.
Currently being decorated - hence no photo
Kitchen/breakfast room 20ft 7' x 10ft 4' narrowing to 8ft 1' (6.3mx 3.2m > 2.5m)
The Mark Wilkinson Edwardian style Kitchen has stood the test of time well, still looking great and featuring marble worktops, a Kohler 1.5 bowl Ceramic Sink, an 8-Bottle Wine Rack, full height Pantry cupboard and a host of built-in and integrated appliances for the keen Cook.
The appliances include a Gaggenau 5-Ring Gas hob with a Canopied Extractor Hood above and a matching Multifunction Oven below, a built in Fisher & Paykel 'DishDrawer' Dishwasher and a wide space for an American style food centre.
Finishing touches include twin hanging pendant lights over a 2-Seater Breakfast Bar, a swish stainless steel Vertical radiator, attractive 'Grey Oak' flooring and inset downlighting.
A further internal door opens to reveal a built-in cupboard housing the current owners stacked Washing Machine and Tumble Dryer and the two windows and a part glazed back door provide plenty of working light.
Currently being decorated - hence no photo
Door from hallway to:
Lobby
Accessing a built-in cupboard housing the Vaillant Combination boiler, the ground floor WC Room and a third internal door (this one lockable) leading through to the twenty-five feet long Garage.
Ground floor WC room 4ft 9' max x 4ft 7' (1.45m x 1.4m)
Fitted with a Matt White storage unit with a contemporary style basin sitting on the countertop and a close coupled WC.
Currently being decorated - hence no photo
Stairs from Hall to:
1st floor landing 16ft x 6ft (4.9m x 1.8m)
The original stair spindles have been removed in favour of contemporary glass ones, soon to be fitted (hence no photo).
Presently freshly plastered and drying, the walls are to be finished in Dulux 'Timeless' and the internal doors are to be refurbished and painted white.
A front facing window brings in plenty of light and looking up we see a flip down loft hatch accessing the attic space.
Master bedroom 14ft 2' x 11ft 3' (4.3m x 3.4m)
A lovely size master bedroom with a wide front facing window maximising light, and a stylish vertical column radiator.
Ensuite shower room 7ft 10' x 5ft (2.4m x 1.5m)
A contemporary designer look Shower Room with a wall hung Matt 'Mid Grey' Laufen Vanity unit with twin drawers, a close coupled WC and a large glass framed walk-in Shower featuring a stylish chrome Rain showerhead with a separate handset too.
Calacatta 'white marble' wall and floor tiles provide a real style statement with the finishing specification comprising a chrome towel radiator, surprisingly quiet extractor fan, inset downlighting, a touch control LED Mirror and the ceiling light with its chrome-plated metal, sparkling crystal-style droplets and dramatic tiered design injects a bit of glitz and glamour to your morning shower.
A good size, side facing obscure glass window provides lots of natural daylight.
Bedroom two 11ft 10' x 10ft (3.6m x 3m)
Wandering into this big double bedroom, the eyes will be immediately drawn to the beautiful chandelier and then wide rear window, which enjoys a superb 'sylvan' outlook, the treescape in the garden behind giving a fantastic backdrop.
Looking right, we also see two double wardrobes built-in to either side of the chimney breast which runs through the room, the left-hand robe with double height hanging space, the right-hand shelved.
Bedroom three 13ft x 9ft (4m x 2.7m)
Another super-size double bedroom with the measurements Excluding a 4ft 9' (1.5m) wide built-in double wardrobe with a double cupboard above.
Lots of light pours in through the rear and side facing windows, the rear facing window also enjoying that fabulous sylvan outlook.
Continuing the theme of snazzy lights, this room features a teardrop style three light chandelier with a polished chrome base.
Wardrobe doors to be painted & new carpet laid - hence no photo
Bedroom four 10ft 8' x 9ft (3.3m x 2.7m)
Yet another double bedroom, this one with a front facing window and again, coming with a large built-in double wardrobe.
We love the light in this room - its another pendant light but this time it's a vintage industrial style brought bang up to date with a highly polished chrome finish and comes with a glass diffuser to conceal the bulb, giving a really nice, diffused light.
Bathroom 8ft x 5ft 8' (2.45m x 1.7m)
This room has been designed and fitted with a nod to the Art Deco era, starting with the white 'Heritage' suite with a chrome vintage style mixer tap and shower attachment for the Bath, a chrome and ceramic combination towel/radiator, ritzy marble look tiling and the razzle dazzle delicate chain-link stranded light.
Like the Ensuite, the Bathroom also has a good size, side facing obscure glass window providing lots of natural light.
Exterior - front
As mentioned, tall remote controlled gates swing open to the large gravel Drive providing lots of parking and the ability to turn around to drive out easily too.
A side gate provides access on one side round to the Garden.
Attached garage 24ft 10' x 8ft (7.6m x 2.45m)
With an up and over door, a wide side window bringing in plenty of light, power points and lighting.
Exterior - rear garden
The wide decked Veranda extends out some 15ft giving plenty of room for the biggest table and chairs or a Rattan sofa sets, and so demands big summer parties and family gatherings.
The sturdy well built decking then extends out as a projection holding the small octagonal swimming pool - a real boon during the hot summer months.
Steps from the veranda lead down to the lower lawn where the well-stocked flowerbed includes a number of rose bushes, a Palm Tree, and an easy to manage Pear Tree (currently well laden with ripe pears) and hiding behind it, an additional secluded decking area.
Looking back at the decking, we noticed clever yet simple freestanding 'doors' that can be opened to provide under decking access to a wood store.
Garden studio 11ft 7' x 7ft 6'
A well-built timber outbuilding with a pitched tiled roof, providing a plethora of uses aside from obvious storage.
We noted it has its own separate modern consumer unit along with lighting and power, a double glaze window and a set of glazed double doors.
Wood laminate has been laid to the floor and looking up we see Recticel insulation boards between the roof joists giving added winter insulation.
The area - herongate
Herongate is an ancient village just south of Brentwood, dating back to the Saxon period and taking its present name from the Heron family who held the nearby Heron Hall until the 14th century.
It has evolved and developed along the edge of Ingrave Common, culminating in a now much sought after village with countryside all around and a good range of amenities, these including:
A traditional Village Green - Ingrave Common, now the Cricket Green.
Two good local pubs - The Grade II Listed Boar's Head which dates back to the Tudor times and overlooks the village pond close to 'Button Common' and 'The Green Man', a 17th Century listed building, originally a greengrocers until it became a pub in 1840, serving estate workers from the nearby Thorndon Hall
A bp/Marks and Spencer Petrol Fuelling Station incorporating a handy 'M&S Simply Food' Supermarket, plus an even closer 'Premier' Convenience store - both supplying more than the daily essentials.
There is also a family owned garden centre - Hillcrest Nurseries, and even a dental surgery!
If education is a high priority, families may like to know that Ingrave Johnstone Church of England Primary School in the adjoining village of Ingrave has a good ofsted rating and the property also falls within the catchment area (subject to acceptance) of the very highly regarded St. Martins Secondary School.
Major road links are easily accessible including the A127, A13, A12 and M25 and for the City Commuter, there are Railway Stations at West Horndon into Fenchurch Street and from Brentwood and Shenfield into Liverpool Street, the shortest journey time is just 28mins via the fast train from Shenfield.
Next to the village is Thorndon Country Park, over 500 acres of beautiful woods and parkland with meadows and ponds and adjacent to this is Thorndon Park Golf Club, an 18 hole, par 71 (6512 yard), private, parkland golf course designed by Harry Shapland Colt in 1920.
Brentwood's vibrant High Street is just a short 5-6 minute drive away up the Brentwood Road, offering a great range of independent shops and big high street brands, leisure and recreational facilities including a comprehensive selection of bars and restaurants, as well as a Marks and Spencer and Sainsburys supermarket.
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Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
