Sitting in the desirable village of Ramsden Bellhouse, this outstanding 3695 sq ft, five/six-bedroom detached house boasts ever changing country views, while the landscaped plot and approx. 225' rear garden enjoys a combined south and west aspect.
Internally, the recently decorated accommodation is well planned and between the three floors offers versatility. You'll also notice the rooms have been designed in such a way to ensure each one has its own view of the surrounding farmland.
The ground floor reception rooms are all positioned off a central sizeable hallway with double doors opening to a large 'L' shaped kitchen/diner/family room that takes in the farmland views out to the front.
In addition, there is a study with fitted furniture, a rear facing living room and adjoining sunroom/orangery both enjoy direct access out to the garden. Just recently part of the garage has been converted to provide a stand-alone treatment room/office which also has its own direct external access and toilet facilities.
Although there is an option to have six double bedrooms and three bathrooms, which includes a recently refitted 4-piece family bathroom, there is also the opportunity for you to incorporate a second tv room on the first floor and a games room on the top floor.
As mentioned, the plot is generous in size having a gravel drive with an electric gate, a larger than average garage with a utility space and the unusual feature of a brook/stream winding its way along the side boundary.
Ramsden Bellhouse is a highly sought-after village with an active and friendly community coupled with a delightful rural setting, despite only being a few miles from the neighbouring town of Billericay and Wickford, both of which offer a comprehensive range of amenities including has a mainline train station to the city (London Liverpool Street in 35 minutes).
Local amenities within the village including a rather good village convenience store incorporating a Post-Office, well used Village Hall, Church and a preschool.
Further shops and the highly regarded Downham Church of England primary school to be found in the adjacent village of Ramsden Heath.
Within easy reach are the towns of Wickford, Basildon, Billericay and Chelmsford which boasts the renowned King Edward Grammar School, Chelmsford County High School for girls and New Hall Convent school.
ACCOMMODATION AS FOLLOWS..
Steps lead up to the front door of this house and give a lovely view of the adjoining farmland that surrounds this home.
GLAZED VESTIBULE 2.38m x 1.61m (7ft10 x 5ft3)
This convenient additional entrance area not only provides an ideal space for dirty shoes after muddy country walks, but it also provides an added level of insulation from the chilly winter days.
RECEPTION HALL 7.55m max x 3.58m (24ft9 x 11ft9)
With a generous amount of space dedicated to the hall this is an impressive functional space that adds another level of spaciousness throughout this home.
Recently replaced wood panel doors and painted architraves complement the wood flooring and newly carpeted staircase which then leads up to the galleried landing.
In addition, there is a built in cloaks cupboard, space under the stairs and panel doors that lead into each of the reception rooms as well as the cloakroom and garage.
CLOAKROOM
Fitted with a modern white suite that consists of a closed coupled wc and a mounted circular basin with a mixer tap, this ground floor loo with a side window, is well placed within the home.
STUDY 3.32m x 2.91m (10ft11 x 9ft7)
As the house has been designed and planned around the immediate surroundings, this study with two corner windows looking onto the farmland, is a great example of the considerations taken by the original architects.
Fitted to 2 walls of this study is a range of office furniture which incorporates shelving, cupboards, drawers and a well-placed desk sitting just under the windows.
KITCHEN/DINER/FAMILY ROOM 7.5m x 6.96m > 4.85m (24ft7 x 22ft10 > 15ft11)
Originally designed as a separate kitchen with adjoining dining room this now combined space has provides a most generous and incredibly practical living space that will easily accommodate a large dining table and sofas.
Shared between both areas are two front facing windows as well as a side window and side stable door in the kitchen.
The designated dining area has a continuation of the wood flooring and is accessed via double doors while also having open plan access to the kitchen with its tiled floor and inset downlighters.
Cream coloured units are fitted to three walls and the granite worksurfaces also extend to a breakfast bar, these worktops have tiled splash backs and incorporate an undercounter sink unit which has a mixer tap and a rather handy instant boil tap.
In addition, there is an integrated dishwasher, an integrated fridge freezer within the dresser unit and a space for a range cooker with cooker hood above.
LOUNGE 7.47m x 5.22m (24ft6 x 17ft2)
Positioned to the rear of the house and accessed via double doors from the hall, this naturally light, lounge has an open fire and three sets of double doors. One pair opens to the conservatory while the other two open out to the deck and in-turn give a lovely outlook of surrounding Farmland.
SUNROOM/ORANGERY 5.02m 3.91m (16ft6 x 12ft10)
This sizeable sunroom with a tiled floor and air conditioning, has been designed using elements typical of an Orangery and with a vaulted ceiling it provides a stylish living space versatile perfect for parties but currently a much healthier gym!
Full width bi-folding doors are fitted to one side and open onto the southerly facing deck, while a full width window looks down the length of the garden.
Its also worth noting to one corner there is a small sink unit and granite top for added convenience when entertaining outside.
FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING 5.3m x 3.63m (17ft5 x 1ft11)
Just like the entrance hall, a generous amount of space is dedicated to the main thoroughfares of this home.
Each bedroom on this first floor is particularly generous in size with each one being a large double.
MASTER SUITE 4.86m x 4.12m (15ft11 x 13ft6)
This front facing master bedroom has lovely farmland views together with a range of fitted bedroom furniture incorporating wardrobes, draw units and bedside cabinets.
Double doors then open to the en-suite shower room.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
This stylishly presented en-suite with feature recessed LED lighting, inset downlighters and a designer radiator has a white tiled floor which incorporates a 2 person walk in shower with 2 individual adjacent showers and accompanying glass screens.
In addition, there are two built in storage cupboards, a back to wall wc, and a semi ped wash basin with backing mirror.
BEDROOM TWO 4.11m x 3.68m < 4.18m into door recess (13ft6 x 12ft1 > 13ft9)
Positioned to the rear of the house enjoying good natural light, this second double bedroom also has an en-suite shower room.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
With a side window and a white suite, this mosaic tiled shower room has a white suite that comprises a corner shower cubicle with a multi jet shower unit, a back to the wall WC and a mounted wash basin with storage cupboards under.
BEDROOM THREE 5.36m x 3.32m (17ft17 x 10ft11)
Pleasant positioned to the side of the house with two side windows and currently accessed via double doors from the landing.
BEDROOM FOUR 4.85 into door recess> 3.34m x 3.22m (15ft11 > 10ft11 x 10ft7)
Being a front facing bedroom this again looks out over the adjoining farm and has built-in wardrobes with stylish wood panel doors.
BEDROOM FIVE 4.11m max x 3.23m (13ft6 x 10ft7)
Located just opposite the master suite made this an ideal choice to be fitted out as dressing room.
Recently fitted with a stylish range of modern wardrobes with wood panel doors, there is ample storage and good natural light from the southerly aspect.
BATHROOM 3.08m x 2.04m (10ft1 x 6ft8)
Being generous in size, this recently refitted bathroom with marble tiling to the walls and floor and inset downlighters is stylishly finished.
Incorporating a 4 piece white suite you have an inset bath, a walk in shower cubicle with a low profile tray and a fitted vanity unit with a WC and wash basin.
SECOND FLOOR PLAYROOM/OPTIONAL BEDROOM SIX 6.23m x 3.96m (20ft5 x 13ft)
Currently used as a playroom, this converted loft space has two skylight windows and walk in eaves/loft storage to either end.
It's worth noting, if required there is the potential to convert one of these into an en-suite shower room, if of course another bathroom was required!
OUTSIDE
FRONT
Electronically operated gates give security and access to the gravelled drive which provides space for many vehicles. There is also a five-bar side gate opening to the garden and an electric roller door opening to the garage.
GARAGE 5.96m x 5.78m max > 3.13m (19ft7 x 19ft max > 10'3)
Having an electric roller door, this garage is L Shaped' and incorporates a utility area with space for fridge/freezers, washing machine and tumble dryer.
HOME OFFICE 2.78m x 2.66m (9'1 x 8'7)
With the garage and accessed via a door from inside is the home office/treatment room.
This has a side window, an entrance door leading off from the drive and with a wood laminate floor si a practical hardwearing area.
Adjoining the office is a SEPARATE WC with a wash basin.
REAR GARDEN
The rear garden flows along the meandering brook that adjoins the boundary of this garden.
Immediately to the rear of the property is a raised decked seating area while the remainder is mainly lawn with established hedging and extending approx. 225' in depth with an extending width of approx. 70' towards to the rear.
Council Tax
Basildon Council, Band G
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.
A bit of history: At the beginning of the 20th century, Homesteads Ltd of the Strand in London bought the estate of 'Ramsden Hall' along with part of the 'Ramsden Park' estate, and the village of Ramsden Bellhouse as we know it now, was born.
It was originally built as a 'bungalow estate' with only a few detached houses dotted here and there. There were several different optional designs - I have a few prints of the original flyers which make interesting reading - with prices from £275!!
Many of the houses you see now in the village started life as these bungalows and have been greatly extended out of all recognition, although a few retain the angled front room, which helps identify them.
Most of the plots were an acre, but some buyers bought two or more to create Smallholdings, hence why there are a real mixture of plot sizes throughout the village.
