7 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Large family home with countryside views
- Walking distance of Stock village, down secluded private lane
- Over 3,500 sq ft of living accommodation
- Solar panels that provide tax free cash payment annually
- A house made for entertaining & family occasions!
23 Birch Lane is a large family home, that has been loved and enjoyed for 17 years by the current owner. Approached via a private lane, you wouldn’t know it was there, but still only a couple of minutes walk to the centre of the village of Stock. The walled garden also adds privacy and character.
The downstairs living areas are large and airy, with views over open countryside to give that rural feel. The garden wraps around the property, with several different areas to be enjoyed at various times during the day. This is a home that encourages entertaining and special times with family and friends, especially during the summer months - the swimming pool with summer house bar makes it easy, although there’s a chance your guests won’t want to leave! But of course, with seven bedrooms overnight guests wouldn’t be an issue.
Big floor to ceiling windows at the front of the property make this house bright & light, the attractive oak porch and weatherboard cladding provide a handsome frontage.
This property gives you the square footage to grow as a family but also provides the opportunity to put your own stamp on it, and if you wished to reduce the number of bedrooms, they have stud walls so no major building works would be required to get the exact set up you need.
Stock is a picturesque and charming rural village located in the county of Essex. Nestled amidst rolling green fields and surrounded by idyllic countryside, it exudes a timeless beauty that captivates visitors and residents alike, encouraging country walks and visits to local places of interest. With a population of around 2000, this friendly community embodies the quintessential English village spirit.
The heart of Stock is its historic High Street, lined with traditional timber-framed buildings that have stood for centuries. The architecture reflects the village's rich heritage, offering a glimpse into its past.
The village enjoys many events throughout the year - the Stock Flower Festival, Christmas Fayre, Windmill openings, street parties for national celebrations. The Tour of Britain cycle race recently visited the village as part of its route. The pubs and restaurants often hold special evenings with live music and quiz nights.
"When you buy in Stock, you are buying much more than bricks & mortar"
Ten minutes from Billericay or Ingatestone Rail Station, or alternatively fifteen minutes from Chelmsford, Stock is perfectly located to enjoy country living with every amenity you need close by. The A12 is five minutes from the village centre.
Stock has four amazing pub restaurants, Greenwoods Spa & Hotel, along with a cafe/bistro, award winning hairdresser and florist (with school for floristry lessons), two village shops, a primary school, library and several churches. Villagers enjoy the many social and sports clubs and there is a strong sense of community. There is Crondon Park Golf Club on the edge of the village that is also a wedding venue.
Stock has its own doctors’ surgery which has a pharmacy inside. It is on the number 300 Bus Route which takes you quickly to either Billericay, Basildon or Chelmsford.
Nearby are extremely good primary and senior schools (see our website for more information) in both Chelmsford, Brentwood & Southend. Stock has both a primary and its very own Ofsted Outstanding Rated Pre-School too.
EPC Rating: C
Rooms
Entrance Hallway
Spacious hallway with doors to kitchen, study and dining room, as well as galleried staircase and large windows looking out to the front.
Kitchen 7.30m x 6.10m (23ft 11in x 20ft)
Light bright hub of the home, this kitchen has views over the fields, as well as two sets of doors out to the garden. Large Britannia range cooker, along with separate Siemens steam oven. Two fridges and a dishwasher.
And for those coffee lovers amongst us, a state of the art Miele coffee machine. Breakfast bar area. Large enough sitting area for two sofas or dining table. Underfloor heating.
Study 3.75m x 3.11m (12ft 3in x 10ft 2in)
Views over the back garden, and fitted cupboard for storage.
Dining Room 5.18m x 2m (16ft 11in x 6ft 6in)
Large window looking out to rear garden and fields. Grey wood effect flooring.
Living Room 4.56m x 6.44m (14ft 11in x 21ft 1in)
Large room with windows overlooking the garden and swimming pool, french sliding windows for access to outside and swimming pool area. Ornate fireplace with log burner.
Utility Room
Really useful room, situated near to the back door and garage with washing machine and dryer. Many storage cupboards.
Downstairs WC
With toilet & sink.
Main Bedroom 5.05m x 6.11m (16ft 6in x 20ft)
Light and spacious master bedroom with views over country fields and garden. Fitted wardrobes in walk through dressing area. Ensuite shower room.
Main Bedroom Ensuite
Walk in shower, window, chrome towel rail, with sink unit and mirrored cabinet. Grey tiling with mosaic detail.
Bedroom Two & Ensuite 3.19m x 6.07m (10ft 5in x 19ft 10in)
Views over the front through floor to ceiling windows. Small ensuite shower room.
Bedroom Three 3.17m x 5.04m (10ft 4in x 16ft 6in)
Windows to front, fitted wardrobes and ensuite bathroom
En-suite to Bedroom Three
Accessed both from Bedroom Three and the hallway. Large bathroom with walk in shower, white tiling, sink storage unit.
Bedroom Four 3.09m x 4.80m (10ft 1in x 15ft 8in)
Big floor to ceiling window with views over the countryside. Fitted wardrobes across one wall.
Bedroom Five 4.01m x 3.07m (13ft 1in x 10ft)
Dual aspect windows overlooking garden and swimming pool area. Fitted wardrobe and cupboard units.
Bedroom Six 3.09m x 2.47m (10ft 1in x 8ft 1in)
Window to the rear.
Bedroom Seven 4.80m x 3.09m (15ft 8in x 10ft 1in)
Currently used as a gym and storage room, window with view to the rear of the property.
Family Bathroom
Large bathroom with full suite and window to front
Garden
Wrap around garden with swimming pool and summer house/bar. Although the garden is north facing, the sun reaches the garden all day, the seating areas have been planned to make the most of the sun. Pergola area with fairy lights and walled surround, near to the kitchen for easy summer entertaining, and to offer shade on a sunny day.
Rear Garden
Summer house with bar area - installed during Lockdown (of course!) to make home entertaining even better. 3.71m x 3.71m with a store behind that houses the swimming pool maintenance equipment.
The swimming pool is maintained by a local company during the summer months and has both winter and summer covers, the heating is on a timer.
There is also a greenhouse and shed and gates to the side with access which could potentially provide extra parking.
Parking - Driveway
Access to double garage from private lane off Birch Lane. Extra parking to side.
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