Property for Sale

A superb opportunity for the equestrian buyer to acquire a handsome, detached home on a plot of 4.3 acres with an outstanding brick built stable block, manege and garaging. Built in the early 1900's, and situated at the end of a no-through lane, this property has been extended and refurbished to a high specification which includes mahogany effect Upvc double glazing with solid wood doors, exposed solid wood floors, shaker style kitchen and quality sanitary ware. Designed with easy maintenance in mind, this delightful home of around 2,000 sq. ft., enjoys uninterrupted views to the front and rear, and is typical of an early 20th Century house with high ceilings, bay windows and fireplaces.

DETAILS:
The living accommodation features to the ground floor a well proportioned Reception Hall with wooden spindle staircase rising to the first floor and porcelain floor tiles. A Cloakroom with quality Victorian suite, with tiling to the walls and floor. Kitchen/Breakfast room with ample range of cabinets, integrated dishwasher and space for cooking range, matching room divider/breakfast bar. Porcelain floor tiling throughout and adjacent Laundry Room. The Lounge has twin double opening doors with glazed side panels leading onto the terrace, exposed chimney breast with wooden surround. Formal Dining Room (currently used as a study) with Victorian fireplace.

The first floor was originally 4 bedrooms, currently used as 3 bedrooms. The Master Bedroom (which would easily convert to two if required) features a Juliet balcony with superb views. Bedroom Two is a good size double with a cast iron fireplace. Bedroom Three, also a double. Superb family bathroom with tiling to the walls and floor and fitted with a quality suite. Freestanding roll top bath with ball and claw feet with mixer tap shower attachment, low flush wc., bidet, vanity wash hand basin set in unit with cupboards and drawers beneath, fully enclosed shower cubicle. We understand our clients would reinstate the fourth bedroom if required.


GROUNDS:
The property is approached through remote security gates and shingled driveway with off road parking for numerous vehicles. The gardens to the front and rear, include a professionally laid block paved sun terrace surrounding the house with mellow brick walls and raised lawned areas.



Outbuildings:
Detached garage block 35' wide x 19'7 deep with a front car port (total depth 36'). Five bar gate leads to a superb stable block with block paved forecourt 80' in length with a depth of 30ft maximum. There are six stables, which include two large foaling boxes with chat rails, approximately (16ft x 14ft), tack room, small kitchenette and feed room. Further five bar gate leads to a stable yard and paddocks. The flood-lit manege (60m x 20m) with Silica sand and soft track rubber surface.



Services:
Mains water, gas and electric with gas fired central heating and a private treatment plant recently installed for the drainage. The approach is via an unadopted road with Highfield enjoying legal Right of Access.

LOCATION:
Hockley, with its station, is easily accessible for commuters to London and for the motorist, excellent road links. The area includes a 280 acre ancient woodland site, and local nature reserve.

This small town offers good local amenities, including a High Street with a selection of shops for everyday needs.

DIRECTIONS:
Travelling on the A127 towards Southend, continue taking the exit A129, signposted Rayleigh/Hadleigh. Continue through the High Street on the Hockley Road, turning left at the roundabout signposted 'station'. Continue through Hockley High Street, under the railway bridge, passing the petrol station and travel for 0.6 of a mile where the lane can be found immediately on the right hand side. Continue to the top of the lane where you will find the double opening gates to Highfield.
Sign post Ashingdon/Fambridge.



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