A spacious detached 19th Century residence, tucked away at the end of a delightful country track, boasting numerous outbuildings and grounds of 0.25 acres (stls)

What We Think at the Zoe Napier Group

If you have ever dreamt of living the ‘Good Life’, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! Located in a wonderfully quiet position at the end of a sumptuous country track, this charming, detached home boasts characterful, good size family accommodation that enjoys a range of useful, versatile outbuildings (that could be utilised in a variety of ways), animal shelters and vegetable gardens. Being located within a five-minute walk of Battlesbridge railway station will appeal to any discerning commuters that wish to commute into the city.

What our Owners Say

We have always enjoyed self sufficiency and knowing where our food comes from, so when we acquired the property in the eighties, we started to make it happen. We have developed the various outbuildings that we have in situ here. It has been a wonderful family home set in a tranquil environment, yet still have the convenience of being able to get into London within 45 minutes. It will undoubtedly be a terrible wrench for us to leave but we have decided that we would like to relocate to be nearer family and for ease are prepared to offer the property with no onward chain, if needs be.

History & Background

Believed to date back to 1815, this delightful family residence was originally two semi – detached cottages that have subsequently been amalgamated into one spacious detached home and boasts enormous charm and character, with an array of exposed timbers, timber ledge and braced doors and glorious red brick fireplaces. The location really is unique, positioned at the end of a quiet, tucked away, private country lane within a conservation area and yet within easy walking distance of the town’s amenities and station.

On the ground floor the accommodation enjoys three principal reception areas, downstairs bedroom with en suite cloakroom, generous utility room with cloakroom, spacious kitchen/ breakfast room that incorporates feature ‘Esse’ cooker and corner log burner, perfect for those cold winter nights! The first floor enjoys three bedrooms with a large en suite bathroom servicing the principal bedroom, the second bedroom has a shower and washbasin as well as French doors onto a balcony looking over farmland and the river. There is in addition to the family bathroom a double desked office.

The secluded 0.25 acre grounds (stls) are a particular feature, backing onto open fields and incorporate a multitude of versatile outbuildings, including a spacious summer house and entertainment area, a laundry room and storage sheds that could be utilised in a variety of different ways to suit. There are raised beds, a small polytunnel, animal pen and chicken run.

Setting & Location

The property is located at the end of a private road of just 5 properties, overlooking the River Crouch and centrally within the heart of the historic, desirable village of Battlesbridge. The well thought of public houses ’The Barge Inn’ and ‘The Hawk’, two tea rooms, village church and railway station, (45 minutes to London’s Liverpool Street), are all within easy walking distance. Asda supermarket is located within a five-minute drive in the nearby village of Rawreth, as is ‘Rawreth Equestrian Centre’ for those who enjoy equestrian pursuits. Excellent primary and secondary schooling and a comprehensive range of amenities can be found in the nearby town of Wickford, as can a railway station that offers a more regular line into London’s Liverpool Street (35 minutes). 

The larger, towns of Rayleigh, Maldon and Chelmsford are within a short drive and easy road access into London is found via the A127, the A130 and the A12, whilst London Stansted Airport and Southend Airports are located a 40 minute and 20 minute drive away respectively for International travel.

Battlesbridge Station 0.5 miles *Rayleigh Station 3.2 miles* Wickford Station 3.2 miles *Southend Airport 9 miles *A127 Junction 2.3 miles * Chelmsford 13.2 miles 

Ground Floor Accommodation

The main front door primarily used to provide access to the property resides in the East elevation and leads to a long, generous utility room and adjoins a useful cloakroom. With door to the rear grounds, this provides the ideal space for allowing dogs and coats to dry after those long country walks! Situated adjacent, centrally within the property is the spacious kitchen/ breakfast room, boasting a range of storage units, complemented by a two hob ‘Esse’ cooker and nestled in the corner of the room is the piece de resistance, a recently installed cast iron log burner, wonderful for snuggling up to on those cold Winter nights! As a consequence of the property previous being two cottages, there are two sides to the kitchen, with an archway between and leading to the conservatory. This is a ‘cooks kitchen’ collectively offering the ideal environment for preparing food for those Summer parties. Residing in the front elevation of the property is the family room with bay window, beautiful red brick fireplace and adjoins the dining area, whilst the sitting room is a cosy, bright room boasting attractive red brick fireplace housing a cast iron wood burner and glorious bay window enjoying views along the country lane. In 1988 the property benefited from a single storey extension to the rear, which provided a fourth bedroom, a bright, dual aspect, double room with an impressive range of wardrobe cupboards and adjoining en-suite cloakroom.

First Floor Accommodation

From the dining room a characterful, curved staircase leads to the landing that incorporates a useful study area and provides access to the principal bedroom, a generous room with a surprisingly spacious en suite bathroom, incorporating an attractive Victorian style claw foot bath. The second bedroom resides in the rear elevation and benefits from an open plan shower cubicle and accompanying sink, as well as French doors that lead to a wonderful balcony area that boasts views over the rear grounds and beyond. The remaining bedroom is situated adjacent to the principal bedroom, a double room serviced by the adjacent family shower room.

Grounds & Outbuildings

As you approach the property there are two separate driveways, providing ample off street parking for several vehicles. A side gate allows access to the rear grounds where a variety of useful outbuildings can be found, including, storge sheds, various workshops and immediately to the rear of the property is a spacious detached Summer House. Being fully double glazed with power and light connected, this could be an ideal work from home office or potentially a self-contained annexe if required (stp).

The grounds are low maintenance, with well stocked borders, extending to 0.25 acres (stls), incorporating an area for a hot tub and a variety of animal enclosures, wood stores, vegetable patches and enjoying views over open fields to the rear.

To the front, situated at the end of the lane is a large lawned communal area that enjoys sensational views over the River Crouch. All five properties located in the cul de sac are allowed use of the land and it provides the perfect recreational space for those Summer barbeques and gatherings.

Agents Notes

• Our client has completed a Propertymark questionnaire/declaration for potential buyers to make an informed offer. Please request details from the sole selling agent.
• We understand that surface water flood risk is high for the area, however this does not effect Timber Wharf Cottages. The ditch running through the back garden removes surface water and leads to a larger drainage ditch running along side the river bank and finally via a sluice gate into the river at low tide. Increased sea defences and drainage maintenance have been carried out. Sea/ river water flood risk is low. Please seek further advice on the relevant government website
• In 2004 the property suffered some minor wall cracking due to water table changes/ recent tree removal. The property was consequently monitored for 6 months by our client’s insurance company, no further cracking was discovered and the minor cracking was repaired (Report available upon request).
• The property is located in a private road, each resident in the road is charged £15 per month for general maintenance.
• Local Authority: Rochford District Council

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