2 bedroom detached house for sale

Highly appointed 'future proof' home in a rural hamlet.

Description

The house has been designed with two bedrooms, a bathroom and a study area on the first floor, with predominately open-plan, light-filled living room and kitchen on the ground floor, connected by a lift or stairs. A spacious hall provides access to a utility room, large bathroom, personal lift and stairs to the first floor. The living room extends to about 31 ft. This is a well-lit room with dual-aspect windows, with views to the front over farmland and sliding glazed doors at the rear onto a covered terrace. The kitchen is open plan to the living room, fitted with high quality Tom Howley Shaker-style units finished in a period tone with contrasting stone worktops. Features include built-in pantry, integrated dishwasher, Neff oven/microwave and a Miele hob. Windows and a door are at the rear onto the garden.

Outside
A substantial block drive provides off-road parking and an electric car charging point. There is space for a garage, subject to gaining planning permission. Within the garden is a large, detached outbuilding with power, light and water. Although requiring work, this offers the potential as a detached office or annexe, subject to planning permission. Behind the house, facing west, is a sheltered terrace, ideal for al fresco dining in the warmer months. The remainder of the garden is laid to grass.

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Air-source heating.

EPC rating - Predicted B. To be confirmed.

Location

A12 (junction 16): 1.8 miles; Billericay and rail service: 4.3 miles, Chelmsford city: 4.4 miles, Ingatestone and railway station: 7.3 miles. All distances approximate.

Wheel gates is situated in a lovely stretch of countryside just to the north of Hanningfield Reservoir and enjoys fine views over the surrounding countryside. It is well positioned for easy access to the popular and attractive village of Stock, which has a range of pubs, eateries, a local school and Greenwood Hotel and Spa.

The property is situated midway between Chelmsford city and Billericay, both of which have a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities, with a choice of both of state and private schooling.

The house is ideally positioned for the commuter, being within a short drive of junction 16 of the A12 which interconnects with junction 28 of the M25. There are a number of railway stations close by including Billericay, Shenfield, Chelmsford and Ingatestone, all on the main line service into Stratford and London Liverpool Street.

Square Footage: 1,661 sq ft



Directions

From Chelmsford take the B1007 from junction 16 of the A12 passing over Galleywood Common, turning left in to West Hanningfield Road by The Ship public house. After about 1.25 miles turn left into West Hanningfield Road and the house will be seen on the left-hand side.

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