Property for Sale

An idyllic four bedroom riverside cottage, situated in an enviable elevated position above the winding River Roding with bankside grounds and formal gardens of approximately 0.25 acre (sts) with views across arable farmland to the front elevation. The property has become available only for the second time in 40 years, due we feel to this unique semi rural location, within a short driving distance to all amenities. The living accommodation includes to the ground floor three receptions rooms,(one with window seating in which to observe the tranquility of river wildlife,) a fitted kitchen, laundry room and shower/ toilet. Situated in a highly sought after location being 0.5 miles of A113 Chipping Ongar to Abridge road for convenient access onto M25, junction 27 and M11 junction 6. Brentwood lies approximately 5 miles to the south east.

ENTRANCE HALL:
With stairs rising to the first floor, access to the following;

DINING/MORNING ROOM:
4.39m (14ft 5in) x 3.2m (10ft 6in)
Central and feature cast iron fireplace with raised brick hearth set in exposed mellow brick chimney breast. Breakfast bar, open plan to the kitchen and a good understairs storage cupboard. Ample room for table and chairs, recessed spotlights to the ceiling and flag stone floor. Windows to the front and side letting in plenty of natural light. Double opening to:


KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM:
4.72m (15ft 6in) x 2.01m (6ft 7in)
Fitted with a range of Shaker style cabinets with drawer and basket storage, waist and eye level units with wooden work surface inset with butler sink. Double oven Rangemaster with six ring gas hob with extractor unit over. Integral dishwasher, two larder fridges, and louvre fronted cupboard housing the boiler. Stable door leading on to the sun deck and garden, windows to the rear and side, flag stone flooring and recessed spotlights to the ceiling.



PRINCIPAL RECEPTION ROOM:
6.96m (22ft 10in) x 5.69m (18ft 8in)
A most imposing and well proportioned room, with superb views through a large window with matching side panels overlooking the sun deck and river with countryside beyond. Further window to the side and multi-paned window to the front. Points for wall lights, built-in window seat and oak flooring. Door leading through to:

REAR LOBBY/LAUNDRY ROOM:
2.77m (9ft 1in) x 1.65m (5ft 5in)
With plumbing for washing machine, ample room for fridge/freezer, fitted shelving and tiling to the floor. Access through to:

GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM:
1.65m (5ft 5in) x 1.65m (5ft 5in)
Fitted with a low flush wc., and fully tiled shower, currently being installed which we understand will be finished before a sale is completed, tiling to the floor.

From the lobby access leading through to:

RECEPTION TWO/ FAMILY ROOM:
4.9m (16ft 1in) x 4.19m (13ft 9in)
Windows to the front with french doors leading onto a side terrace and a further small window to the rear. A light, bright room, points for wall lights.

SPLIT LEVEL LANDING:
With access to the following;

BEDROOM ONE:
3.71m (12ft 2in) x 3.1m (10ft 2in)
Window to the rear with superb views.

BEDROOM TWO:
5.23m (17ft 2in) x 2.95m (9ft 8in)
With windows to the front with farmland views. Fitted wardrobes and storage to one wall.

BEDROOM THREE:
3.73m (12ft 3in) x 3.05m (10ft 0in)
With views across the garden and river. Walk in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving, pretty cast iron fire place, panelling to the ceiling. Access to:

BEDROOM FOUR:
3.73m (12ft 3in) x 3.28m (10ft 9in)
Intercomminicating with bedroom three and five, window to the side, panelling to the ceiling.

NURSERY/STUDY:
2.9m (9ft 6in) x 1.45m (4ft 9in)
Window to the rear and panelled ceiling.

FAMILY BATHROOM:
2.64m (8ft 8in) x 2.06m (6ft 9in)
Fitted with a four piece white suite, comprising freestanding roll top bath with mixer tap shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, low flush wc. and fully tiled shower cubicle with hand held spray and jet wash. Panelling to dado height, slate tiling to the floor, wall mounted chrome heated towel rail and window with superb views across open countryside, recessed lighting.



OUTSIDE:
The property is in an elevated position, occupying an expanse of river bank with the river Roding set below. With grounds circa 0.25 of an acre, to include formal gardens to either side. Access to the side gravelled driveway providing parking for 2 vehicles, gate leading to formal garden.

To the rear of the property is an attractive and raised sun deck, ideal for summer dining whilst watching the setting sun, steps lead down to the garden and river bank which enjoy riparian fishing rights.



SERVICES:
Mains water and electricity are connected with oil fired heating with most areas having radiators.
The windows are Upvc double glazed.



LOCATION:
Surrounded by arable farmland but conveniently located within a short driving distance to the M25 and M11 motorways, Brentwood 4 miles, Ongar 5 miles.

ENERGY GRAPH
DIRECTIONS:
From the centre of Brentwood (Coopers Corner) on the 1028, continue on this road for approximately 2 miles, turn left into Mores Lane, keeping to the left turning right signposted House of Prayer Abbotswick by the side of the church to the left.Continue down the hill turning right into Snakes Hill, through Navestockside bearing left signposted Abbotswick and Havering. After 300 yards turn right, signposted Navestock Heath into Princes Road, continue on this road for 2.25 miles travelling into Shonks Mill Road, just before the Bridge turn left into Mill Lane, and the property can be found a short way along on the right hand side.