The substantial family home is situated on the west side of the road within a pleasant cul-de-sac, in the sought-after Buttsbury and Mayflower School area of Billericay.
Extensions and loft conversions have transformed the property into an impressive six-bedroom home, offering approximately 2,220 sq. ft. of living space. With all extensions and refurbishments completed since 2015, the house features modern fittings and finishing touches, including high level tv points and Cat5 cabling throughout the principal areas for fast streaming.
Two of the six bedrooms are located on the second floor and offer flexibility to be used as additional reception rooms. In fact, one is currently being used as a home office. On the first floor, there are four further double bedrooms two of which benefit from their own en-suite shower rooms and the other two, naturally have shared use of the family bathroom.
If the exterior of this home wasn't inviting enough, stepping through the front door reveals quality finishes such as Amtico flooring, solid oak doors, and oak handrails, all of which immediately convey the level of care and craftsmanship throughout.
The extended ground floor now provides superb living spaces, and with a simple garage conversion, there is the potential to create an attached annexe ideal for multi-generational living.
Stretching across the back of the house is a magnificent open-plan kitchen living area with under floor heating and bifold doors opening onto the west-facing garden.
Additionally, the ground floor includes a cloakroom, a front-facing sitting room with a log burner, a utility room, and another separate reception room currently used as a music room, which could just as easily serve as a teenager's media room or study.
Undoubtedly, the renovation project undertaken here has been well thought-out and executed using high-quality tradesmen.
ACCOMMODATION AS FOLLOWS..
ENTRANCE HALL
A composite entrance door opens into a welcoming reception hallway, featuring a useful internal porch area with a built-in coat cupboard, a multi-paned internal door separates these two areas and in turn leads into the main hall.
Amtico wood-style flooring flows seamlessly from the entrance into the hallway, where the staircase featuring a cupboard beneath leads to the first floor.
Heavy solid oak fire doors, hung with three sturdy 4-inch hinges, provide access to the extended kitchen, ground floor WC, and front lounge.
DOWNSTAIRS WC
Featuring the same Amtico wood flooring, the downstairs WC comprises a white suite with a low-level WC and a washbasin set into a vanity unit.
LOUNGE 6.09m x 3.76m (20' x 12'4)
Positioned at the front of the property, this bright lounge with three windows remains a welcoming cool space during hot weather.
Additionally, a feature fireplace and wood burner ensure it becomes a cosy haven during the colder months.
KITCHEN DINER FAMILY ROOM 8.37m x 4.55m (27'6 x 14'11)
As illustrated in the photos, a thoughtfully designed extension and reconfiguration have resulted in a generous living area with under floor heating, smooth ceilings and inset downlights an ideal space for both family life and entertaining.
Bifold doors open to a rear seating area, while a rear window, three skylights, and an additional rear door bring in an abundance of natural light.
The kitchen, set within its own defined space, boasts cream vinyl-wrapped units, contrasting dark worktops and upstands, and high-end appliances including an AEG double oven, microwave, and gas hob. Additional features include an integrated dishwasher, pull-out pan drawers, wine cooler, and under-counter lighting.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a further area housing an American-style fridge freezer and a sideboard. There are also water and drainage connections on the external wall, offering the option to expand cabinetry if desired.
A corner door leads into the utility room.
UTILITY ROOM 2.44m x 1.84m (8' x 6')
Continuing the Amtico wood flooring, the utility room includes a sink unit with a turtleneck tap and space for both a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
Doors lead to the garage for easy storage options and the rear reception room.
MUSIC ROOM/HOME OFFICE 3.46m x 2.44m (11'4 x 8')
Modern and functional, this side-facing room also has smooth ceilings with inset downlights.
With the adjoining utility room and internal access to the garage, this space offers excellent potential for creating a multigenerational annexe.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
The staircases to the upper floors are sectioned to one side of the house, making excellent use of space.
Neutral décor, oak doors and handrails, a beige carpet, and a side window in the stairwell all contribute to the modern and inviting atmosphere.
BEDROOM ONE 4.57m x 4.12m (15' x 13'6)
A recessed entrance door adds a sense of privacy to this spacious primary bedroom, which features both front and rear windows.
Neutral décor is complemented by a feature papered wall and the adjacent fitted wardrobes.
A door leads to the en-suite.
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM
This modern fitted en-suite features stylish granite floor tiles contrasting with complimentary white wall tiles.
The white suite includes a neat concealed cistern WC, a washbasin with mixer tap and cupboard underneath, and a generously large walk-in shower with a drench head and handheld attachment.
BEDROOM TWO 3.96m x 3.32m (13' x 10'11)
Originally the main bedroom, this generously sized second bedroom also benefits from its own en-suite shower room.
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM
Fully tiled, this en-suite with a rear window also features granite floor tiles, complimentary wall tiles, a pushbutton WC, a washbasin with storage below, and a corner shower cubicle with a thermostatic shower.
BEDROOM THREE 3.68m x 2.77m (12'1 x 9'1)
A well-proportioned double bedroom positioned at the front of the property and next to the fourth bedroom and the main bathroom.
BEDROOM FOUR 3.81m x 2.31m (12'6 x 7'7)
Also front-facing, this bedroom is currently furnished with a single bed, though it could easily accommodate a double if preferred.
However, with 2 further bedrooms on the second floor, you may chose to use this an adjoining childs playroom or lounge to the third bedroom!
FAMILY BATHROOM
Fully tiled in tasteful beige, this well-sized bathroom includes a panel-enclosed bath with mixer taps and an overhead shower, a pushbutton WC, and a washbasin with mixer tap and vanity unit below. Smooth ceilings with inset downlights complete the modern look.
SECOND FLOOR
LANDING
A skylight on the landing offers unexpected yet pleasant views toward Norsey Woods.
Doors lead to two additional rooms, listed as bedrooms but equally suitable or flexible living spaces.
BEDROOM FIVE 3.76m x 3.25m (12'4 x 10'8)
Featuring smooth ceilings with inset downlights, this bedroom includes a front-facing gable window, a skylight, and access to eaves storage.
BEDROOM SIX 4.17m x 3.25m (13'8 x 10'8)
Similar in layout to bedroom five, this rear-facing room has a gable window and skylight, and is currently used as a home office.
OUTSIDE
FRONT
The front of the property offers double-width brick-paved parking and a small lawn with shrub borders, adding a touch of greenery.
GARAGE/STORE 4.05m x 2.44m (13'3 x 8')
An electric roller door provides secure access to this garage, which houses the Worcester gas boiler and a pressurised water system. With these utilities in place, the space is best suited for storage rather than parking. A connecting door leads to the utility room.
REAR GARDEN
Enjoying a glorious westerly aspect, the garden begins with a well-designed patio edged with smart brickwork, extending across the full width of the house and to the side where a screened area creates a natural space for a garden shed and a discreet bin storage area.
The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn with mature, well-stocked borders. One side of the house features a handy storage area, while the other offers side access perfect for bins, bikes, and lawnmowers.
Council Tax
Basildon Council, Band F
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.
Billericay is a popular, historic market town just 30 miles from London.
The market at the top of Crown Road disappeared years ago and Billericay nowadays is more well-known as an excellent commuter town, with excellent rail links to the City (35 minutes by train), very good schools and a charming High Street, part of which is a conservation area.
It also has great access to the key main roads of the M25, A12 and A127.
The town lies on the edge of rural Essex, which makes it a very desirable place to live. This coupled with the City access goes some way to explain the high levels of Londoners we see looking to move here every year.
Since I moved here in 1973 and started as an estate agent in the mid 1990's, I have seen the town grow to where it is now, with some 14,000-15,000 homes and a population of over 40,000.
The Billericay you see today is economically and physically a thriving and attractive place to live and work. There are many open green spaces including the 40 acre Lake Meadows Park, a must in summer, and they throw a pretty impressive Fireworks Night too.
Norsey Woods is a great place for a walk or to exercise your dogs...or the kids! It dates back to the Bronze Age and covers about 165 acres with a visitor centre for the educational visits it has too.
I remember camping there as a cub scout back in the day and both Nick and myself have enjoyed many a afternoon there over the years with our families.
The High Street must be one of the prettiest in the county and dates back to Roman times. The shape we see now certainly hasn't changed much for over 500 years, our office itself is part of one of the 25 old coaching inns the town has seen over the years!
With well over 100 shops including some well known names and some boutique locally owned ones, the High Street also has some great pubs, bars and restaurants. The Chequers is probably the most popular, most people we know rate it as the best pub in town, with newer bars like Harrys Bar, Bar Zero and the Blue Boar, also very sought after, growing venues on friday and saturday nights.
There are too many great restaurants to name, suffice to say you don't need to travel out of Billericay to have a fantastic night out and there's a taxi rank by the station to get you home if you want to leave the car on the drive.
Waitrose is our local main supermarket with there also a very good Co-op over on Queens Park. Smaller supermarkets over in South Green, Sunnymede and along Stock Road also provide a super local service in their areas.
Billericay Christmas Market is a very popular annual event which sees the High Street completely shut to traffic for the day and then filled with stalls selling anything and everything Christmasy!
All the local schools, both Primary and Secondary have good OFSTED reports and there is a good choice of both State and Private. Please feel free to contact our office for more details although the OFSTED website is the ideal first port of call of course.
A BIT OF HISTORY
Billericay has an facinating history, much of which can be researched in our local museum, the Cater Museum on the High Street.
Billericay was first recorded as Byllerica in 1291 with notable events including a Peasants Revolt ending up in Norsey Woods in 1381 and some of Billericay residents, including Christopher Martin, the ship's victualler, sailing with the Pilgrim Fathers to the 'New World' of America on the Mayflower in 1620 - hence the many representartions of the Mayflower ship in numerous local businesses and the Mayflower High School.
In 1916 Billericay became famous as a result of a Zeppelin airship crashing in flames on the outskirts of the town, down what is now Greens Farm Lane.
A union workhouse was built in 1840 which later, together with additional later built buildings, became St. Andrew's Hospital in the 1930s. The regional plastic surgery and rehabilitation unit was opened here the same year I moved to Billericay, 1973. Many a local will still refer the estate there now to me, as 'one of the houses on the old Burns Unit', although it is in fact Stockfield Manor now.
Only the original workhouse building, including the chapel, and the main gatehouse, now survive, converted now into Grey Lady Place, a residential development of luxury apartments.
The railway came in 1889 and opened up opportunities for landowners to sell plots to Londoners looking to move out of 'The Smoke' into a cleaner rural environment. Both myself and Nick have sold many an old 'plot land' home over the years for redevelopment. A few still remain on the edge of Norsey Woods down Break Egg Hill.
With the housing shortage created by the war time bombing of London, pressure to build was great and the new town of Basildon was given the green light. The 'Green Belt' stopped expansion and the blurring of Basildon and Billericay, hence why lot of the Billericay housing estates were built on abandoned farmland around the town centre and Great Burstead/South Green, where permission was more easily granted.
