6 bedroom house

Downham, Billericay, Essex, CM11 1QQ

Guide Price

£1,300,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: Dec 2021
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • 2 acres
  • 6 beds

Residential Tags: N/A

Property Tags: Equestrian, Ménage

Land Tags: Paddock

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  • First Marketed: Dec 2021
  • Removed: Date Not Available
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  • Property Tags: Equestrian, Ménage
  • Land Tags: Paddock
Boasting NO ONWARD CHAIN and situated in this sought after village, backing directly onto farmland, this sprawling 6 Bedroom Detached House boasts plenty of space for a big family, as well as South facing plot of approaching 2 acres (STLS), including equestrian facilities.



Built circa 1974 and extended in 2004, the property offers huge potential to remodel or enlarge with the existing 2,800sq ft of family-friendly accommodation briefly comprising an Entrance Porch, very large Hall which looks up to the Galleried Landing, 20ft square Lounge with feature brick Fireplace, 20ft x 16ft Snooker/Games Room, 15ft Dining Room, 23ft x 15ft Hub-of-the-Home Kitchen/Breakfast Room, a Kitchen size Utility Room, ground floor WC Room and the Six first floor Bedrooms served by Four Ensuites, a Family Bathroom and a further upstairs WC Room.



Two of the rear bedrooms share a wide Balcony enjoying the rural rear view, and the Principle Bedrooms boasts an Ensuite Bathroom with both a Bath and a separate Shower too, along with a walk-in Dressing Room.



There's a sea of parking from the In/Out Drive and another Drive takes you down the side of the House and round to the private Detached Double Garage.



The 174ft Rear Garden backs and sides on to the Equestrian facilities: Four Stables (arranged as two standard stables and a large open plan double - easily mid boarded to create two), a Hay Store, Tack Room, Two Paddocks and the main large Field. There's a great network of Bridlepaths locally too.



Downham itself is a small village of approx. 200 households, which adjoins the larger village of Ramsden Heath and is approximately 2 miles West of Billericay and 7 miles south of Chelmsford City. Nearby is Hanningfield Reservoir, the southwest edge of it just half a mile from the village centre.



There is a Village Hall, an Italian Restaurant that does takeaways and open countryside seconds away.



The adjoining village of Ramsden Heath has an active community and plenty of amenities including three very good pubs - the White Horse (twice voted 'Best Family Pub in East Anglia and with a built-in shop selling the daily essentials), the Nags Head (traditional village pub much used by the locals) and the Fox and Hounds (92% rating on trip advisor), a very popular family-owned butchers, Coffee shop, beauticians, Hairdressers, recently built air-conditioned village hall and even a Tennis Club which is literally only a 'Serve' away from this house.



The local Downham Primary School has a 'Good' OFSTED rating, with school buses taking the older children to the 'OUTSTANDING' rated Mayflower High School in the adjacent town of Billericay. Billericay itself is an affluent commuter town with a fast and frequent train service (35 minutes) to London Liverpool Street.





The Accommodation comprises:





Oak Door with side light windows leading through to:



PORCH 7ft 10' x 2ft 9' (2.4m x 0.84m)



A good size and with a further internal door leading through to:





HALL 15ft 10' x 10ft 5' (4.9m x 3.2m)



A great first impression, the part double height Hall looks up to a Galleried Landing.



An understairs cupboard provides useful storage and plenty of light comes through a side facing window and the tall window on the half landing.



Inset within the smooth plastered ceiling is downlighting, as found in many of the rooms throughout the home.





GROUND FLOOR WC ROOM 5ft 4' x 4ft (1.65m x 1.24m)



Refitted with a swish modern white suite comprising a White Gloss combination unit stretching across the back wall, which incorporates a double cupboard below the semi-recessed basin and a trio of drawers.



Equally shiny black floor wall tiles provide the finishing touch.





LOUNGE 20ft 4' x 19ft 7' (6.2m x 6,)



This grand and spacious main living room has a set of double glazed Patio Doors and a large bay window too, which floods the room with light.



The focal point is the large floor-to-ceiling brick Inglenook Fireplace in the corner, presently with a gas fire installed.





BILLIARDS/GAMES ROOM 19ft 7' x 15ft 10' (6m x 4.84m)



This family-friendly room occupies the central core of the home, its a large bay window bringing in plenty of light.



It is accessed via glazed double doors from the hall and has another set of glazed double doors leading through to the lounge - these wide double doors can be opened to create a larger gathering area.





DINING ROOM 15ft 2' x 10ft (4.6m x 3m)



A well proportioned additional reception room with wood block flooring and a large front facing window.





KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 23ft 1' x 15ft 2' (7m x 4.6m)



Homely, charming and the Heart-of-the-Home. This splendid Country Kitchen has been fitted with a wealth of premium range Oak effect units topped with Brown Granite worktops and incorporates a host of appliances for the keen cook.



The appliances briefly comprise a Cookmaster 'Leisure' Range Cooker with two Ovens, Grill, storage drawer and 6-ring Ceramic Hob, sitting below a black Chimney style Extractor hood, Integrated Dishwasher, Integrated CDA Microwave, and the Samsung American-style Fridge/Freezer will be remaining.



A rear facing window above the under mounted sink, corner windows and a stable style door in the Dining area gives a very pleasant outlook over the garden and the door provides direct access.





LARGE UTILITY ROOM 11ft 10' x 10ft (3.6m x 3m)



A huge Utility/Laundry Room with a comprehensive range of light 'Beechwood' effect kitchen units providing a superb storage facility.



Incorporated within the units is a tall 'overspill' Integrated Larder Freezer, an undercounter integrated Fridge and spaces for a washing machine and dishwasher.



The wide front facing window brings in plenty of working light and the floor has been laid with hardwearing floor tiles.





1st FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING



A tall window on the half landing throws light across the double height stairwell and onto the landing.



A pair of double doors open to reveal a large airing cupboard housing the Vaillant 'thermoCOMPACT' Gas Boiler and it's large hot water cylinder, serving the Mains Gas Fired Central Heating and Hot Water.



The corridor accessing the master bedroom and bathroom also has a Sun tunnel bringing an extra light (FYI, The sun tunnel is a clever but simple way of bringing light in through glazing installed in to the roof, via a highly reflective tube or 'tunnel' that sends the sunlight directly through to the room below)





MASTER BEDROOM 15ft 2' x 11ft 9' min (4.6m x 3.6m)



The measurements exclude the long entrance corridor from the landing leading past the Ensuite and into the main bedroom area.



This is a bright and sunny dual aspect bedroom with a side window and twin rear facing windows enjoying a super outlook over the Rear Garden and the equestrian grounds beyond.





WALK-IN DRESSING ROOM 10ft 7' x 5ft 6' (3.2m x 1.7m)



Fitted out with a smart modern open storage system incorporating hanging rails, shelving and drawer sets.



This room also features a clever sun tunnel bringing in natural light and the 'Pinewood' laminate flooring blends well with the units.





ENSUITE BATHROOM 9ft 9' x 5ft 7' (3m x 1.7m)



Featuring both a full-size Bath and a separate corner Shower Cubicle too.



Fully tiled, this lovely size Ensuite is well lit by the side facing window, and a matching white Vanity unit and close coupled WC completes the suite.





BEDROOM TWO 15ft 1' x 10ft (4.6m x 3.1m)



This generous double bedroom suite has a set of double glazed patio doors opening out to a rear Balcony enjoying a super rural scene over the Garden and paddocks behind.



A range of dated but functional fitted wardrobes incorporating bedside cabinets and bridging cupboards over the bed recess.



This particular bedroom showboats its own private full Ensuite Bathroom, A particularly good size one too.





ENSUITE BATHROOM 7ft 3' x 6ft (2.2m x 1.8m)



Two double base units with cupboards and drawers run along the far wall, topped with a White Marble' effect worktop and a recessed basin.



There is a close coupled WC and a full-size Bath with a mixer tap and shower attachment.



A sun tunnel brings in natural daylight which reflects off on the textured white tiling to the walls and 'White Marble' effect vinyl floor tiles, thus a light room even with the inset downlighting switched off.





BEDROOM THREE 15ft into door recess, narrowing to 11ft 9' x 9ft 10' (4.6m x 3m)



This Cream décor bedroom is also bathed in light by a set of double glazed Patio doors opening out to the Balcony it shares with Bedroom Two, so this good size double bedroom also enjoys a pleasant country outlook over the formal garden and equestrian grounds behind and also has its own private Ensuite Shower Room.





ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM 6ft 10' x 2ft 10' (2.1m x 0.9m)



Re-fitted with a White Gloss Vanity unit, close coupled WC and a Shower cubicle, complimented by attractive grey tiling: a soft travertine look to the walls and slate effect to the floor.



A chrome towel radiator and extractor fan finished the specification.





BALCONY 21ft 1' x 4ft 5' (6.4m x 1.35m)



With Iron balustrading and enjoying the scenic outlook. There is plenty of room for bistro sets of tables or chairs for teenagers (or parents!) wanting to have their own private away-from-it-all space outside.





BEDROOM FOUR 12ft x 9ft 10' (3.6m x 3m)



White walls and a cream carpet make for a light and bright front facing double bedroom, again with its own private Ensuite Shower Room.





ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM 6ft 9' x 2ft 10' (2.1m x 0.9m)



A twin of Bedroom Three: Re-fitted with a White Gloss Vanity unit, close coupled WC and a Shower cubicle, complimented by attractive grey tilework and a chrome towel radiator.





BEDROOM FIVE 12ft x 10ft (3.65m x 3m)



Soothing lilac walls pick up perfectly with the wood grain look of the attractive 'Maplewood' fitted bedroom furniture, which incorporates wardrobes, bedside drawers, bridging cupboards and a freestanding chest of drawers.



The front facing window enjoys a pleasant outlook with attractive properties opposite and countryside between the gaps.





BEDROOM SIX 10ft 4' x 8ft 5' (3.2m x 2.6m)



This bedroom will also take a double bed with ease, although for many years it has been used as a large home study/office.



Again this room enjoys a nice non-estate outlook, with countryside clearly visible behind the luxury homes across the road.





MAIN BATHROOM 12ft 8' x 5ft 9' (3.9m x 1.75m



This large family bathroom has both a full-size Bath and a separate large Walk-in Shower too. The Bath with a pull-out hand shower and the Shower featuring a fixed Rainhead Shower and a separate handset too.



The white ceramics comprise a basin with pedestal and close coupled WC, complimented by ceramic tiling to the walls and floor.



A tall chrome towel radiator, shaver/toothbrush socket, chrome and glass bathroom cabinet and a side facing obscure glass window provides the finishing specification.





SEPARATE WC ROOM 5ft 3' x 2ft 9' (1.6m x 0.84m)



This fully tiled extra Loo was refitted at the same time as the bathroom next door and so shares the same tiling to the walls and floor.



A close coupled WC sits below a side facing window.



There would of course be the possibilities of converting this to an small Ensuite off Bedroom Six, although its the perfect additional WC for parties!.





EXTERIOR - FRONT



The huge In/Out Drive provides an abundance of parking with to the side of the house double gates, which swing open to another Drive taking you down and round to the Detached Double Garage.





DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE 16ft 4' x 16ft 7' (5m x 5.05m).



With a pitched tiled Hipped Roof giving additional storage up in the rafters, this good size double garage has a remote controlled electric up and over door, a side UPVC courtesy door and a window for light.



Electrics wise it has its own consumer unit for the several power sockets and electric light.





REAR GARDEN 174ft and SOUTH FACING!



The mammoth patio extending out some 50ft from the furthest rear projection, invites big Summer Parties and Family gatherings, and incorporates a HEATED SWIMMING POOL and brick BBQ with a pitched roof to add to the fun.



The patio then runs on to the main lawn which rolls down to the rear fence and gate leading through to the Equestrian facilities.



A timber shed at the top of the Garden houses the Aquamatics 'Ionic Water Purification' system for the swimming pool.



There is also a smaller paddock to the right of the Garden with a gate from the Drive which leads to the Garage (easy horsebox access).





EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES:





TWO PADDOCKS and a LARGE FIELD



One of the Paddocks lends itself to be turned into a Menage.





THE STABLE BLOCK



Of breezeblock construction.



The left 'half' (two storey element) is 23ft 7' x 9ft 10' (7.2m x 3m) and has been divided into two Stalls. Each with lighting and one with two stable doors, the other one.



The right 'half' Stable is 25ft 8' x 9ft 9' (7.8m x 3m) with a ceiling height of 8ft 3' (2.5m) and with the thick timber joists supporting a perspex roof. There are two stable doors, two ceiling lights (not tested) and outside there is external security lighting and a water connection.





Run up the timber outside steps to the Hay Store and Tack Room above.



HAY STORE 10ft 6' x 9ft 3' (3.2m x 2.8m)



TACK ROOM 14ft 10' x 10ft 10' (4.5m x 3.3m) With a double power socket.

Marketed by: Henton Kirkman Residential, Billericay

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