* Cash buyers only * The White House in the village of Stock is a superb Grade 11 Listed detached home, retaining an abundance of period features over 3 floors, with accommodation extending in excess of 2500 square feet. The house enjoys high ceilings, sash windows, open fireplaces, exposed floorboards, original doors, timbers & panelling; feature throughout this elegant and predominately Georgian house. The historic & commuter village of Stock is exceptionally sought after, however, it remains quintessential and idyllic with its very popular public houses, restaurants, village shop and cricket green. There is also a C of E primary school, a 4* hotel with spa facilities, a local golf club and Billericay and Ingatestone railway stations, both under 3 miles away, will take the commuter to Fenchurch street and Liverpool Street. The White House is situated in the centre of the village, and it enjoys one of the largest gardens of any house, in such a convenient position. The house has an extensive driveway catering for half a dozen cars and the south facing plot extends to three quarters of an acre, with established and private lawns as well as a large terrace abutting the rear of the house.







Original timber door with fluted column pillars, triglyph frieze and an open pediment, set under a canopied porch; opens to the:

Hallway
Exposed timber floorboards, exposed beams to the ceilings and to the original exterior wall. Staircase with a Georgian balustrade and spindles ascends to first floor landing. Understair cupboards for storage.

The cloakroom is accessed via a rear lobby, which has an original door leading to the gardens. Original inner door opens to the cloakroom.

Cloakroom
High level wc, wall mounted hand basin, hand painted timber panelling to doors and the ceiling. A small feature window provides natural light.

Sitting Room 6.66m (21' 10") x 5.31m (17' 5") max and into bay
A double aspect room with a canted bay window and an additional double hung sash window to the front aspect, as well a picture window to the western elevation. This is a bright and spacious room with a good ceiling height, a very useable study area and a large inglenook fireplace. There are exposed beams to the ceiling, exposed panelling and the inglenook fireplace features a wrought iron basket and canopied hood with a tiled hearth and an oak bressumer. The study, situated between the sitting room and the t.v room is a light area with book shelving in situ and a door leading to the t.v room.

TV Room 5.00m (16' 5") x 2.94m (9' 8") into bay
A very usable, multi-purpose reception room situated off the dining room, this room is ideal for a tv or play room. A canted bay window to the front elevation provides natural light, exposed timber panelling and a original cupboard is situated adjacent to the fireplace. The fireplace features an open tiled hearth with a plain timber surround.

Dining Room 4.70m (15' 5") > 3.55m (11' 8") x 4.17m (13' 8")
The dining room is situated adjacent to the kitchen and this area is very much the hub of the house. Original built in display cupboard with feature fluted columns and an ornate arch. Exposed timber floorboards throughout and there is a handsome fireplace featuring a wrought iron hearth and basket, with feature Delft tiling inserts. To the left of the fireplace is a sash window providing natural light. Additional built in storage cupboards.

Garden Room 3.60m (11' 10") x 3.26m (10' 8")
A far more recent additional, this room is accessed from the dining room and leads out to the courtyard terrace. Of timber and glass construction with a tiled floor.

Kitchen / Breakfast Room 6.19m (20' 4") x 3.64m (11' 11")
This is a fine double aspect kitchen with natural light drawn from two elevations and an impressive vaulted ceiling, with an apex height in excess of 10 feet. There are exposed timbers throughout and a fitted Welsh dresser is in situ. The floor features exposed timbers and exposed brickwork to the basin and cooker area. There is a fine floor to ceiling internal chimney breast with a coal effect gas stove inset. Butler sink with a swans neck mixer tap above and timber storage cupboards below. Sash window which provides a fine view of the garden. Ample space for a breakfasting table. Gas range cooker with a five ring hob, twin ovens under and a tiled splashback. Door opening to:

Utility Room 3.93m (12' 11") x 2.64m (8' 8")
This is an excellent utility room, remaining cool throughout the summer and is situated adjacent to the kitchen with ample space and plumbing for all the required appliances. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Space for a large American style fridge. Large butler sink sits upon a timber unit. Space and plumbing for a dishwasher. Exposed brick floor. Natural light is drawn from the front elevation. Ample space for food storage. Gas and electric meters.

Shower Room 2.67m (8' 9") x 2.50m (8' 2")
The shower room is of good proportions. Exposed brickwork.

Cloakroom
Low level wc. Tiled floor. Pedestal handbasin with tiled splashback. Picture window providing natural light.

First Floor Landing
Of good proportions drawing light from a sash window to the rear elevation providing a view of the garden. Continuation of staircase to second floor accommodation.

Bedroom One 4.24m (13' 11") x 3.04m (10' 0")
The principal bedroom gives access to the adjoining dressing room.

Exposed timber beams to high ceiling. Original fireplace surround. Wall mounted hand basin to corner of bedroom. Natural light is drawn from a sash window to the front aspect.

Dressing Room 2.54m (8' 4") x 1.99m (6' 6")
Natural light is drawn from a bay window to the front elevation. Original panelled walls with a door opening to a storage cupboard.

Bedroom Two 6.47m (21' 3") x 2.84m (9' 4")
A fine double aspect bedroom with sash windows to the front and rear elevation, the rear window providing a fine view over the gardens. Original fireplace surround.

Bathroom 4.82m (15' 10") x 2.20m (7' 3")
Split level bathroom suite featuring a ball and claw foot bath with a rolled top. Period style mixer tap and handheld shower attachment. High level wc. Pedestal hand basin with tiled splashback. Airing cupboard with cylinder tank. Feature linen cupboard.

Second Floor Landing
Providing access to bedrooms three and four. Access to the loft void.

Bedroom Three 3.41m (11' 2") x 3.01m (9' 11")
Sash window to the side aspect provides natural light. Exposed timber floorboards. Built in storage unit.

Bedroom Four 3.92m (12' 10") x 2.92m (9' 7")
Sash window to the side aspect provides natural light. Exposed timber floorboards.

Front Garden
Pedestrians access to The White House is gained via the western boundary. To the northern boundary is a dwarf brick wall with an adorning hedge. Access is via a wrought iron gate supported by brick pillars and a path leads to the front door. Vehicles access to the site is via the eastern boundary, where this is a large pea shingle driveway providing hardstanding for half a dozen vehicles. Original water well and pump and a detached brick built garage.

Garage 5.50m (18' 1") x 4.50m (14' 9")
Rear Gardens
Abutting the rear of the house is a courtyard garden fenced off from the remainder of the park-like gardens. This large terrace is ideal for entertaining and faces south, it gives way to an extensive lawned garden surrounded by mature trees and shrubbery. The overall plot measures 0.75 of an acre and there are three timber sheds.