- Nearly new 5 Bedroom House with the unsual benefit of two Ensuites in addition to a main Bathroom
- Super location in private stretch of 'The Grove' - a fine Billericay non-estate street
- 0.8 Mile to Billericay Railway Station (London Liverpool Street in 35 minutes)
- 0.9 mile to Billericay High Street with its central Waitrose, shops, bars and restaurants
- Close to the 'Outstanding' OFSTED rated Buttsbury & Mayflower Schools
- Seconds from the shops on Stock Road - literally a stones throw away
- Underfloor heating to the Ground floor & Air-Conditioning in the rear Family Room
- Small easy-to-maintain and very sunny SOUTH-WEST facing Garden with large Patio
- Stunning feature open plan Kitchen/Dining/Family Room with Island and bi-fold doors
- Sep Utility Room. Lounge with Log Burner. Feature upvc Sash windows. Plantation shutters
Boasting NO ONWARD CHAIN and discreetly situated on this a private and historic stretch of The Grove, this three year old, 4/5 Bedroom Detached House boasts a very sunny South-West facing Garden, is visually attractive both inside and out and is also very conveniently located in North Billericay, the Station is an easy 0.8 mile stroll, local shops a 20 second walk away on Stock Road, Mayflower High School is just a 10 second sprint for the kids, and Lake Meadows Park, Buttsbury Infants & Junior Schools and Christ Church are all within 8-9 minute walks too.
Beautifully presented, the accommodation briefly comprises a nice size Entrance Hall with large grey tiles giving a smart and elegant first impression, a Ground Floor WC, Lounge featuring a large Bay Window and a wood burning Stove, big open plan Kitchen/Dining/Family Room with Bifold Doors with integrated blinds, gorgeous Dark 'Shaker' units topped with Quartz Worktops and integrated appliances, separate Utility Room, spacious 1st Floor Landing, the four principle double bedrooms, small 5th Bedroom (presently with a fitted wardrobe as used as a Dressing Room) and three Bathrooms (the two largest bedrooms both have ensuites).
Further features include Gas Centrally Heated Underfloor heating to the Ground Floor, Air Conditioners in the Family Room and two bedrooms, contemporary 'Oak' internal doors, gorgeous upvc Sash windows, sleek plantation shutters to many of the windows, a 2-Car Front Drive, huge integral Garage and the South-West facing Garden is unoverlooked from the rear and boasts a large Patio.
The Accommodation
Sturdy and stylish composite Entrance Door with side light window leading through to:
HALL 15ft x 6ft 6' (4.6m x 2m)
A great first impression with large light grey tiles extending into the WC Room.
Bespoke understairs storage units with push-to-open handleless doors give a sleek, uncluttered and seamless look.
GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM 4ft 10' x 3ft 5' (1.5m x 1.1m)
Fitted with a white Duravit 'Cloakroom suite' featuring a 'White Gloss' Vanity Unit and back-to-wall WC with Geberit push button flush and complimented by contrasting light and mid grey ceramic tiles to the floor and walls, a chrome towel radiator and light up mirror.
LOUNGE 17ft 3' x 11ft 2' (5.2m x 3.4m)
Set the scene with a roaring fire in the Aarrow Wood Burning Stove, inset within the brick Fireplace.
The second focal point is the large walk-in Bay window, featuring sleek Plantation Shutters - the custom made solid wood shutters with their adjustable blades allowing a balance of light, privacy and a measure of security.
A further side facing window brings in even more light.
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING/FAMILY ROOM
Essentially two separate areas, so we will divide as such, for the purposes of description.
KITCHEN AREA 18ft 1' x 11ft (5.55m x 3.4m)
Fitted with a stunning range of Dark Grey 'Shaker' style German made kitchen units topped with White 'Calacatta Marble' effect Quartz worktops and with integrated appliances, the large Island giving you storage space, work space and the perfect place to socialise.
Appliances comprise an Induction Hob with integrated Extraction above, NEFF 'Hide and Slide' Multi-function Oven, Integral Dishwasher, and a large recess for an American style Fridge/Freezer.
Further features include pull out recycling bins, pantry unit, undermounted sink below the wide rear facing window and the Island incorporates a 4 seater Breakfast Bar.
DINING/FAMILY ROOM 16ft 4' x 12ft 9' (4.9m x 3.9m)
Matching in with the kitchen, the far wall has been fitted out with 'Shaker' style storage units incorporating a central double cupboard and twin drawer sets and shelving either side of a TV recess - the units this time is Dove Grey.
The Roof Lantern Light and two sets of bi-folding doors bathe this area in light.
Upon the wall is a Fujitsu Air Conditioner - a boon during those hot summer months and also to provide an instant blast of warm air in Winter.
UTILITY ROOM 7ft 3' x 5ft 10' (2.2m x 1.8m)
With the same matching units as the Kitchen and incorporating a recess for the Washing Machine.
An external door provides access to the side walk.
American Oak staircase from Hall to:
1st FLOOR LANDING 18ft 6' x 6ft 6' (5.6m x 2m)
A notably spacious Galleried Landing with a Skylight at the far end, flooding light down over a potential quiet sitting/reading nook.
MASTER BEDROOM 16ft 3' x 11ft 3'' (5m x 3.4m)
A sumptuous bedroom suite with its own private Ensuite Shower Room.
Along the far wall is a full run of Handleless Matte 'Dove Grey' fitted wardrobes with a central chest of drawers.
The eyes will also be drawn to the elegant plantation shutters fitted to the wide front facing window and this room also features a Fujitsu Air-conditioning unit for too-hot summer nights.
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM 10ft 4' x 4ft 3' (3.2m x 1.3m)
A beautifully appointed and very stylish shower room. Featuring shiny Light Grey wall tiling, dark Anthracite Grey Wall Hung Vanity unit, back-to-wall WC and a large walk in Shower Area measuring 4ft 2' x 2ft 10' (1300mm x 860mm)
The side facing obscure glass Sash window provides plenty of natural light with further finishing specification including a tall white towel radiator, light up bathroom mirror, Geberit Dual flush plate, and a nifty little display niche.
BEDROOM TWO 11ft 2' x 10ft 5' (3.4m x 3.2m)
Another double bedroom benefiting from its own Ensuite Shower Room.
Swish plantation shutters have also been fitted to the front facing Dormer bedroom window.
We also noted a twin Cat5 socket which incorporates a TV aerial socket.
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM 10ft 3' x 3ft 2' (3.1m x 1m)
Another very on- trend Shower Room. This one fitted with attractive white veined gloss tiles to the walls, 'Mid Grey' ceramic tiles to the floor and with a white Duravit suite comprising a 'White Gloss' Vanity unit, back-to-wall WC and a Shower with a wide door.
Also featuring a shaver socket, tall white towel radiator and the side facing obscure glass window brings in lots of daylight.
BEDROOM THREE 11ft 2' x 11ft (3.4m x 3.3m)
This rear facing double bedroom also features a Fujitsu Air-conditioner as well as a rather pleasant outlook over the surrounding gardens.
BEDROOM FOUR 11ft x 10ft 5' (3.4m x 3.2m)
Another excellent size double bedroom, this one to the rear, its wide window maximising light. We also noted here another twin Cat5 and TV aerial socket.
BEDROOM FIVE/STUDY 7ft 5' x 6ft 6' (2.3m x 2m)
This rear facing bedroom is currently used as a Dressing Room with a large fitted wardrobe on the left as you enter - with automatic lighting, shelving, drawers and hanging space.
BATHROOM 7ft 8' x 6ft 5' narrowing to 5ft 5' (2.4m x 2m > 1.7m)
A gorgeous designer style bathroom featuring light grey slate effect walls, contrasting nicely with dark grey slate effect flooring and the white Duravit suite which features a 'White Gloss' wall hung Vanity unit, back- to-WC and a double ended Bath with a separate shower over.
Finishing touches include a Geberit dual flush p[late, shaver/toothbrush socket, light up mirror, and a tall chrome towel radiator
EXTERIOR - FRONT
The large, shingled Front Drive can take 4 cars.
The lawn to the right could take even more, if shingled over too.
GARAGE 22ft 10' x 10ft 2' (7m x 3.1m)
Upon the wall is an Ideal 'Vogue Max System 32' Gas Combination Boiler - a premium, reliable and high efficiency boiler with low NOx emissions.
This is coupled with an Ideal hot water cylinder to provide mains pressure hot water (perfect when both showers are being used at the same time).
The Garage also has an external courtesy door leading out to the side walk and the main garage door is a remote controlled electric sectional door.
EXTERIOR - REAR
With a large Patio area: a large area and a smaller area in front of the projecting Family/Dining Room.
The balance laid to lawn with borders.
There is side access on both sides.
Council Tax
Basildon Council, Band F
Notice
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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.
