Situated in the sought after village of Ramsden Heath, on the outskirts of Billericay, this well presented three bedroom semi-detached home occupies a pleasant residential position within easy reach of local amenities, schools and transport links into the town centre.
The property offers versatile and generously proportioned living accommodation throughout the ground floor, comprising an Entrance Hall, a beautifully presented Living Room with feature fireplace, and an impressively spacious Dining Room with French doors to the rear. The Kitchen is fitted with a good range of units and integrated appliances, flowing naturally into the Dining Room.
To the First Floor, the property provides three double Bedrooms, with the Master Bedroom benefiting from a full bank of fitted wardrobes. The family bathroom is fully tiled in a grey marble effect and comprises a panelled bath, separate corner shower enclosure, vanity wash hand basin and WC.
Externally, the property truly comes into its own. The rear Garden enjoys a sunny South-facing aspect and has been thoughtfully landscaped with a paved patio, raised seating area, planted borders and a well maintained lawn.
To the front, a large driveway provides parking for three vehicles alongside a large garage, currently used for storage.
Surrounded by countryside, the very popular village of Ramsden Heath is just 2.7 miles from Billericay High Street and its Mainline Railway Station (London Liverpool Street in 35 minutes).
With a regular bus service (including a separate free one for school children attending the Billericay Schools), two pubs, a primary school, nursery and local café all close to hand, this is a home that truly has it all.
Accommodation as follows...
ENTRANCE HALL
9'10 x 3'7 (3m x 1.1m)
The Entrance Hall offers a welcoming first impression with wood effect flooring and obscure glazed windows allowing natural light to flood through.
A radiator is fitted and the hall provides access through to the Living Room.
LIVING ROOM 11'11 x 11'11 (3.64 x 3.64m)
narrowing to 10ft 7' x 9ft (3.23m x 2.8m)
A well proportioned and beautifully presented reception room, decorated with a contemporary textured wallpaper and finished with wood effect flooring throughout.
The Living Room opens through to the Dining Room, creating a versatile and free flowing living space, while also allowing space to access the stairs leading to the First Floor.
A feature fireplace serves as a focal point.
DINING ROOM 20ft 7' x 9ft (6.3m x 2.8m)
This room benefits from a generous footprint and is flooded with natural light via large French doors that open directly onto the South-facing rear Garden, making this an ideal space for entertaining.
Tiled flooring, coving to the ceiling and a radiator are fitted throughout.
Access to the Kitchen.
KITCHEN 11ft x 7ft ( 3.4m x 2.2m)
The Kitchen is fitted with a range of light oak effect wall and base units with dark granite effect worktops.
Integrated appliances include a 'Kenwood' Oven & Gas hob with extractor over, under-counter 'Whirlpool' Fridge & Freezer. Space is also provided for a Washer/Dryer and Dishwasher.
There is also a door leading into the under-stair cupboard which could even be used as a larder.
A window to the side elevation provides natural light.
Stairs from Living Room lead to...
FIRST FLOOR LANDING 8ft 5' x 3ft (2.6m x 1m)
Loft access from the landing with access to all Three Bedrooms and the Bathroom.
New cream carpets run up the stairs, through to the Master Bedroom and Bedroom Two.
MASTER BEDROOM
12ft x 10'8 (3.7m x 3.3m)
Generous Front-Facing double Bedroom, beautifully presented with a feature wallpapered wall, soft neutral carpet.
Sleek fitted wardrobes spans the full width of one wall, providing excellent storage.
BEDROOM TWO 10ft 8' x 10ft 3' (3.3m x 3.13m)
Rear-Facing double Bedroom, tastefully decorated with neutral paint.
Ample space for Wardrobes.
BEDROOM THREE 9ft 6' x 9ft (2.9m x 2.7m)
A versatile Third Bedroom, currently utilised as a home office and presented in good order throughout. Wood effect flooring & a Front-Facing window.
This room could equally be used as another Bedroom, with space for a double Bed.
BATHROOM
7'4 x 9'5 (2.26 x 2.89m)
Originally designed with a a separate Bathroom & WC, this has been converted into one large well appointed family Bathroom with fully tiled in a grey marble effect ceramic tile from floor to ceiling.
The suite comprises a panelled bath with mixer tap, a separate corner shower, a vanity wash hand basin with storage beneath and a WC.
Two frosted windows provide natural light and ventilation.
GARAGE 21ft 3' x 8ft 2' (6.5m x 2.5m)
This extended garage has an up and over door and power and light connected.
(Subject to planning and building regulations) It's worth considering this space for conversion into Living Space. Access into here could be gained from the Living Room or should you wish to keep this as a more separate away from it all area, perhaps even the Entrance Hall.
EXTERNAL
LARGE FRONT DRIVE
Front Drive with space for 3 Cars and access to the Garage.
REAR GARDEN
The rear Garden is a particularly attractive feature of this property and enjoys a sunny South-facing aspect, ensuring light throughout the day.
The Garden has been thoughtfully landscaped and comprises a paved patio area immediately to the rear of the property, ideal for outdoor Dining and Entertaining.
Steps lead up to a raised seating area with a further paved section, bordered by mature planted beds.
To the side of the extension is a small, covered area and a gate provides access down the side.
Council Tax
Basildon Council, Band D
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.
Ramsden Heath is a sought-after village with an active community, situated roughly 2.7 miles north-east of Billericay.
There are a good range of facilities including three very good pubs - the White Horse (twice voted best family pub in East Anglia), the Nags Head (very popular traditional village pub) and the Fox and Hounds (recently taken over by locals Sarah & Mark who have quickly brought this country pub up the rankings to a great venue with the food there highly recommended).
There is a free church - The Christian Growth Centre along with a superb family-owned butchers - Andrews, a fairly new Coffee shop - 'Hall & Co' and beauticians.
There is also a primary school - the Downham C of E Primary School.
The recently built air-conditioned modern village hall is available for hire and consists of a small hall, a large hall and kitchen facilities.
I, like many of the Ramsden Heath residents often nip down to 'Hemmings' in the adjoining village of Ramsden Bellhouse, a well-stocked convenience store with an in-house Post Office providing the daily essentials.
As well as being in the catchment area for Downham Primary, Mayflower High School and Ramsden preschool the village has much to offer families of all ages.
There are award winning sports fields and a pavilion which includes football and tennis facilities.
Golf clubs are located in nearby Stock and Billericay.
There are plenty of local country walks, ideal for everyone and perfect for dog walkers, along with close and easy access to the Hanningfield Reservoir and Nature Reserve for fishing, bird watching and other activities.
For horse lovers, there are local riding stables, clubs and livery yards, all with easy access to a comprehensive bridleway system.
The local Recreation ground is well kept and maintained and has won awards for the facilities on offer including exercise equipment, table tennis, large variety of play equipment for children and basketball.
FURTHER AMENITIES
The nearby town of Billericay (approx. 2.7 miles) offers a comprehensive range of amenities including a thriving High Street with a Waitrose Store, good secondary schools (both State & Private), numerous recreational facilities and a Mainline Railway Service to London Liverpool Street (fast train 35 minutes Monday- Friday).
Chelmsford City Centre with its new flagship John Lewis Store is just 10 miles away and boasts the renowned King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford County High School for Girls, and New Hall Convent School.
Several buses provide easy transport to Billericay, Wickford and Chelmsford while peak time NIBs buses serve the london commuter leaving the White Horse for Billericay Railway Station at advertised times of 06:19 06:47 and 07:17 in the morning and then returning at 18:05 18:30 19:00 and 19:35 in the evening.
A bit of history
Ramsden Bellhouse and Ramsden Heath are now two separate villages, but until the first part of the 20th Century they were one village, which stretched from Stock in the north to Nevendon in the south.
The village was centered around the crossroads, where today the war memorial stands, in front of the White Horse Pub.
Confusingly it was known back then as Ramsden Bellhouse with Ramsden Heath simply an area of heathland to the north of the village.
About 1910 Homesteads Ltd bought Ramsden Bellhouse Farm and built an estate centre around St. Mary's Church about a mile from the old village which became known as Ramsden Bellhouse, and gradually the old village became Ramsden Heath.
