Within the ever sought-after village of Ramsden Heath, this spacious family home is on the market for the first time in nearly 40 years. It is extensively modernised and is in excellent decorative order throughout, it is ready to move straight-in.

Enjoying a prime/exclusive setting on a pretty 'no through' country lane, just south of the turning with Short Lane, this 5 Bedroom Detached House offers in excess of 2,200sq ft of family friendly living space.

Passing traffic is typically only residents, horse riders and dog walkers as the road ends up as a Public Footpath further along - the perfect blend of suburban location with added countryside. The house retains the benefit of good street lighting to enhance security and safety and the Neighbourhood Community is attentive.

Outside, the house is well set-back from the road, offering peace and security behind a well-tended hedgerow and with a neatly lawned Front Garden, of the order of 20 metres deep. It retains a Double Length Garage and off-road parking for up to 8 cars on the larger than average block paved driveway.

To the rear it offers a non-overlooked delightful West-facing Garden that reaches of the order of 25 metres at its furthest point and a full-width Riven Stone Patio with Seating Areas. Previously fully lawned, the Rear Garden now also provides a number of well-tended flower beds offering colour and variety throughout the year, the woodland behind giving the perfect sylvan backdrop.

The property itself has been thoughtfully extended and modernised over the years with features a-plenty to include fitted wardrobes for storage in the Hall, attractive Engineered Oak Flooring in the Halls, Lounge, Dining Room and Conservatory, a feature Inset Multi-fuel Stove with Marble Surround and Slate Hearth, a big understairs cupboard, a large Walk-in Airing Cupboard accessed from the first Landing plus Gas Central Heating via radiators and double glazed windows. The Galleried Hall and Stairwell is flooded with Natural Daylight thro' the Velux Roof Window above the Stairwell.

Note: Although the House does not presently have any ensuites it would be exceedingly straightforward to add an ensuite in Bedroom 2 as well as considering converting Bedroom Five/Study into one also. Additionally, the Owners purposefully designed the extended house to allow for easy expansion over the rear Living Room, to allow for an additional 6th Bedroom and the creation of two added ensuites.

Ramsden Heath lies close to Billericay is actually closer to the centre of Billericay than a number of the 'outlying' Billericay suburbs whilst offering a managed countryside environment.

Peak time NIBS buses provide an easy, fast and frequent ride to and from Billericay Station with a fast and frequent train service (35 minutes) to London Liverpool Street, including the new Cross-Rail Service.

The Village itself has an active community and a selection of amenities including three very good pubs - the White Horse (twice voted ‘Best Family Pub in East Anglia), the Nags Head (traditional village pub much used by the locals) and the Fox and Hounds (92% rating on trip advisor). There is also an excellent privately-owned Coffee shop serving great food, a Hairdressers, an air-conditioned village hall available for hiring, an award winning Sports Ground with multiple Sport Pitches and even a flood-lit Tennis Club. The village is surrounded by a network of footpaths and Bridleways, a number of which lead thro' the Heath which comprises extensive woodlands and gladed walks to the Reservoir at Hanningfield; great for seeking peace, exercise and general well-being in addition to dog walking.

For families, the close-by local Downham Primary School has a 'Good' OFSTED rating and, Ramsden Pre-School has been awarded 'Outstanding' by OFSTED.
School buses take the older children to the 'OUTSTANDING' rated Mayflower High School in the adjacent town of Billericay -

ACCOMODATION AS FOLLOWS..

HALLWAY

The hallway at this home has two defined areas. The immediate area 4.09m x 2.26m (13'4 x 7'4) just inside the door, boasts a run of 3 double cupboards making it the perfect area to meet, greet and store!

The Engineered Oak wood flooring then extends further into the ‘offset' central hall, 7.09m x 1.53m, (23'3 x 5') from here you have direct access into each of the ground floor rooms and therefore affords increased privacy to the living areas from unexpected guests (a great asset).

Within this hallway there is also a large built-in storage cupboard under the stairs and an access point to the void running underneath the house (almost a cellar).

DINING ROOM 4.58 x 3.46m (15' x 11'3)

Positioned to the front of the house this generously sized dining room has a matching wood floor and plenty of space to accommodate a generous family dining table for entertaining and surrounding furniture.

KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM 5.44m x 3.05m (17'8 x 10')

A marble effect floor and inset downlighters coupled with natural wood fronted cabinets give this kitchen a lovely family farmhouse feel whilst dark granite tops and upstands with under pelmet lighting give that extra bit of quality.

There are three easily identifiable zones to this kitchen.

• To the far end is the utility space, here you have a side window, spaces for a washing machine and tumble dryer plus a full height space for a tall larder fridge and freezer or alternatively a combined American fridge freezer.

• In the middle, sharing the side window and creating a natural divider, is the granite breakfast bar.

• Finally, just under the second window, that looks out onto the conservatory and garden beyond, is the main work area where there is a range of surrounding eye level cabinets, an inset sink unit and spaces for dishwasher and a range style cooker.

CONSERVATORY 4.58m x 3.89m (15' x 12'8)

Cleverly designed to naturally tie in with the original building, this quality conservatory addition with a delicate Ambi-Blue roof glass to reduce glare, plus, with the help of electric thermostatic radiators, this conservatory is a more comfortable space to sit back in and enjoy the seasons from.

SHOWER ROOM

This room has more than initially meets the eye. In addition to the pushbutton WC and wall mounted handbasin, there is a shower cubicle with a thermostatic shower neatly positioned behind the door, and there is also an access point to a storage area that runs underneath the stairs.

LOUNGE 5.54m x 4.27m (18'1 x 14')

The Oak flooring displays a warming rustic look while a side Sash Window, together with double doors, and related full height side lights, opening to the garden ensures this lounge, with good proportions connects with the outdoors. It affords a wealth of natural daylight while a roaring solid fuel burner will give you a warm cosy room during the winter months.

LANDING

Quite often the landing can be a non-descript space but not here, this lovely Thorofare area has a skylight window letting natural light flood in. On the half landing is a large walk in airing cupboard where you will find the hot water cylinder, shelves for storage and electric point, ideal for your rechargeable hoover and then the main landing area is a generous L-shape featuring white painted wood balustrades.

BEDROOM ONE 4.63 x 3.46m (15'2 x 11'3)

Positioned to the front of the house and therefore enjoys views of the lane, this generous main bedroom has plenty of space for freestanding furniture.

Its worth noting should you wish to create an ensuite, this bedroom conveniently adjoins the fifth bedroom, perhaps a shower room in the waiting!

BEDROOM TWO 4.09m x 3m (13'4 x 9'8)

This generous double room is again positioned to the front of the house and is also ample space for wardrobes and other associated furniture.
Note: It would be particularly easy to include a good-sized ensuite in the corner of this room if wished.

BEDROOM THREE 3.05m x 3.02m (10' x 9'9)

Being positioned to the rear of the house, this square bedroom is another double and enjoys a wood effect laminate flooring together with a wonderful view over the gardens and wooded backdrop.

A beautifully lit bedroom as the sun sets in the west.

BEDROOM FOUR 3.02m x 2.26m (9'9 x 7'4)

With thoughtful planning, this bedroom can again accommodate a double bed, it is positioned on the side of the house and it is well lit by an abundance of natural light from the window, which is of southern aspect and also providing a good view of Park Lane.

BEDROOM FIVE 2.92m x 1.62m (9'5 x 5'3)

As mentioned, this bedroom adjoins the main room and again looks out to the front of the house and although now used as a Study/Office it was originally used as a bedroom. It could be adapted to other purposes.

BATHROOM

Viewing down the garden, the bathroom has feature part-tiled walls, an extra large German DushoLux Bath with Aqualisa Shower over plus Glass Shower Screen, a WC with concealed cistern/adjoining vanity unit that provides both storage and a mount for a sculptured wash basin and Heated Towel Rail.

OUTSIDE

The front of the property enjoys a very traditional feel having a central lawn with established shrub borders and a brick paved driveway which provides you with excellent parking (up to 8 cars) and access to the double garage and house.

REAR GARDEN

As you can tell this garden has a well-tended lawn with shrub borders and boasts a high degree of privacy thanks to being unoverlooked.

Enjoying a westerly aspect and therefore commands the majority of the day's sunshine, you'll be able to finish your day in the evening sunshine accompanied by gentle bird song.

DOUBLE LENGTH GARAGE 9.68m x 2.23m (31'8 x 7'3)

As you can tell from the measurements this is incredibly generously sized garage which has swing doors and power and light connected.

It goes without saying this is ideal for conversion, the walls to the front and sides are already cavity walls (excepting a short length of wall towards the rear) making this practically ready for living accommodation if wished.

The front garden being the size that it could accommodate a detached Double Garage (STPP) whilst still offering the space for a garden.

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