Set along a gorgeous attractive private no-through road with an almost country-lane feel, Lowlands is a substantial detached home in the heart of sought-after Ramsden Bellhouse, one of Essex's most prestigious and sought-after villages, celebrated for its peaceful, tree-lined avenues and substantial luxury homes on generous plots.
This exclusive community offers the perfect balance of idyllic semi-rural village life, complete with a surprisingly well-stocked village shop for everyday essentials, charming local pub and active village hall, while remaining just minutes from excellent commuter links into London (Billericay to London Liverpool Street in 35 minutes)
Inside, a Grand Reception Hall with a sweeping staircase sets the tone, leading off to: a generous Lounge with ornate Fireplace and garden-facing double doors, separate Dining Room, excellent Study/home office and a large Kitchen/Breakfast room. A large conservatory, separate utility room and two ground-floor WCs add further practicality.
Upstairs, the impressive Galleried Landing leads to four generous bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities. The principal suite is particularly impressive, with a spacious bedroom, huge bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and access to a useful Loft Room with extensive additional storage.
Outside, the landscaped garden is designed for entertaining, with a large split-level patio, covered pergola walkway and swimming pool.
A substantial summerhouse incorporates a garden room, pool equipment room and WC, while two further sheds provide excellent storage.
A large double garage with electric doors completes this appealing package.
This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy space, privacy and a pool in one of the area's most attractive village settings.
The Accommodation in more detail:
ENTRANCE HALL 20ft 8" x 14ft 10" (6.30m x 4.52m)
A great first impression, with grand curving staircase featuring barley-twist spindles and wood-effect laminate flooring.
Excellent understairs storage cupboard.
GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM 7ft 9" x 5ft 9" (2.36m x 1.75m)
A generously sized cloakroom with a feature freestanding Vanity unit incorporating a Villeroy & Boch countertop basin.
The rear-facing window provides plenty of natural light.
LOUNGE 22ft 8" x 14ft 1" (6.91m x 4.29m)
A substantial reception room centred around an impressive fireplace with an ornate carved surround.
Double doors, flanked by matching sidelights, open directly onto the garden.
DINING ROOM 17ft 5" x 12ft 7" (5.31m x 3.84m)
A particularly generous dining room with a large front-facing window.
Glazed double doors connect it to the entrance hall, with an additional single door leading through to the kitchen.
STUDY 13ft 7" x 10ft (4.14m x 3.05m)
A fabulous home office, featuring an almost 8ft-wide window overlooking the front grounds. The generous proportions and attractive outlook make this a particularly pleasant place to work from home.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 25ft 2" x 11ft 2" (7.67m x 3.40m)
Fitted with a range of buttermilk-coloured, Edwardian-style units complemented by black granite worktops.
Integrated appliances include an Induction Hob beneath a canopied Extractor Hood, a Multifunction Oven/Grill, Integrated Miele Dishwasher, Integrated Bosch Fidge and a built-in Bosch Microwave.
Double doors open into the conservatory.
CONSERVATORY 18ft 10" x 14ft 2" (5.74m x 4.32m)
A light and airy glass extension, fitted with two radiators and air conditioning for additional comfort throughout the year.
UTILITY ROOM 13ft 8" x 8ft (4.17m x 2.44m)
Fitted with white gloss units incorporating a sink and a second built-in Multifunction Oven/Grill.
There is ample space for a freestanding tall freezer and additional fridge. An external side door provides access to the gated side passage.
SECOND GROUND FLOOR WC 6ft 1" x 2ft 10" (1.85m x 0.86m)
A useful additional cloakroom, discreetly positioned off the utility room.
FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING 28ft x 15ft (8.53m x 4.57m)
An exceptionally spacious and impressive landing, with three front-facing dormer windows flooding the area with natural light.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE
A superb suite comprising a spacious bedroom, large en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, all off a private lobby:
PRINCIPAL SUITE LOBBY 9ft x 6ft (2.74m x 1.83m)
A private lobby off the Landing featuring a substantial full-height built-in cupboard and doors off to:
PRINCIPAL MASTER BEDROOM 18ft 6" x 14ft 8" (5.64m x 4.47m)
A beautifully proportioned bedroom with two large front-facing windows enjoying a particularly attractive outlook over the picturesque street.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM 18ft 6" x 9ft 7" (5.64m x 2.92m)
An exceptionally spacious bathroom featuring twin pedestal basins, close-coupled WC, bidet, large corner bath and separate shower cubicle measuring 5ft 2" x 2ft 5" (1.57m x 0.74m).
Two rear-facing windows enhance the natural light.
WALK-IN WARDROBE 12ft 3" x 8ft 9" (3.73m x 2.67m)
Excellent dressing and storage space, with three sets of double wardrobes along the left wall and a side-facing window.
A separate staircase rises to the loft room, with useful storage cupboards beneath.
BEDROOM TWO 20ft 1" narrowing to 16ft 5" x 14ft (6.12m narrowing to 5.00m x 4.27m)
Another particularly generous bedroom, with a wide rear-facing window providing plenty of natural light. A range of fitted wardrobes and drawers offers excellent storage.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 7ft 9" x 7ft 6" (2.36m x 2.2936m)
A spacious en-suite featuring a wide 'Bois de Rose' vanity unit, corner shower and close-coupled WC.
BEDROOM THREE 17ft narrowing to 12ft 10" x 7ft 2" (5.18m narrowing to 3.91m x 2.18m)
A light and bright, south-east-facing bedroom with a pleasing outlook.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 7ft 4" x 6ft 8" (2.24m x 2.03m)
A bright rear-facing en-suite with a wide vanity unit and shower cubicle measuring 3ft 1" x 2ft 6" (940mm x 760mm).
(The room measurements exclude the recessed shower cubicle)
BEDROOM FOUR 13ft 6" x 10ft (4.11m x 3.05m)
A good-sized double bedroom with a nearly 8ft-wide front-facing window overlooking the attractive grounds and surrounding street scene.
Measurements exclude a large double built-in wardrobe.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 9ft 5" x 5ft 10" (2.87m x 1.78m)
A generous en-suite with corner shower, wide Bois de Rose vanity unit, close-coupled WC and front-facing obscure-glass window.
Second staircase from the Walk-in Wardrobe Room within the Master Bedroom Suite rising to:
TOP FLOOR LANDING
Providing access to the loft room and extensive additional storage.
INITIAL MAIN LOFT ROOM 19ft x 9ft 8" (5.79m x 2.95m)
A useful additional room featuring wood-effect laminate flooring and triple skylight windows.
A small doorway leads through to a series of extensive storage rooms, with further access to eaves storage.
STORE ROOM ONE 19ft 9" x 9ft 5" approximately (6.02m x 2.87m)
An excellent, well-lit storage area with shelving along both sides, three strip lights and a further low doorway leading into additional loft/eaves storage.
STORE ROOM TWO 9ft 8" x 7ft 5" (2.95m x 2.26m)
A further useful storage room with lighting and access through to another storage area.
STORE ROOM THREE 10ft 8" x 8ft 2" minimum, approximate (3.25m x 2.49m)
Another excellent storage space, with shelving to three sides and a low doorway leading into further eaves storage.
DOUBLE GARAGE 19ft 7" x 18ft 8" (5.97m x 5.69m)
A substantial double garage with twin remote-controlled electric up-and-over doors, high-level side windows and a fully tiled floor.
At the far end are double doors concealing the Vaillant boiler and two electrical consumer units.
A handy lockable courtesy door provides convenient access towards the kitchen.
REAR GARDEN
Landscaped with outdoor entertaining in mind.
A substantial split-level patio provides plenty of space for seating and dining, with steps leading down to a covered pergola walkway running along one side.
The swimming pool is well maintained and is regularly serviced, creating an excellent focal point for summer enjoyment.
Positioned in the far corner is a large, L-shaped summerhouse incorporating a versatile garden room, pool equipment room and separate WC.
SUMMERHOUSE/GARDEN ROOM 19ft 4" x 11ft 9" maximum (5.89m x 3.58m)
A generous, timber-clad room with recessed lighting and built-in shelving, currently providing useful storage for garden and pool equipment.
POOL EQUIPMENT ROOM 7ft 2" x 4ft 10" (2.18m x 1.47m)
Housing the Jandy Lite2 Heater and Triton sand filter, with a window providing natural light.
SUMMERHOUSE WC 7ft 2" x 2ft 9" (2.18m x 0.84m)
Fitted with a close-coupled WC and window.
Two additional storage sheds are positioned in the opposite corner of the garden.
LARGER GARDEN SHED 7ft 8" x 7ft 8" (2.34m x 2.34m)
A square-shaped shed with a window, power and strip lighting.
SECOND GARDEN SHED 7ft 9" x 6ft 4" (2.36m x 1.93m)
An additional useful storage shed, also benefiting from power and lighting.
SIDE ACCESS
Gated access is available on both sides of the property. The wider passage measures approximately 5ft 9" (1.75m) at its narrowest point, allowing convenient access to the rear garden.
Council Tax
Basildon Council, Band H
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.
