Ockleys

A recently fully re-furbished property of fantastic proportions, extending to approximately 4500 sq ft, hidden along a private driveway in the heart of the sought after village of Wickham Bishops. Ockleys occupies a secluded, unoverlooked, enviable position, situated within a glorious one and a half acre plot (stls) of mature south facing gardens. The property also provides extensive parking facilities with some 400 sq ft of parking as well as a four bay, fully detached garage complex with one bedroom, self-contained annex to the first floor. EPC D.

DESCRIPTION
Ockleys was originally constructed in the 1960’s and owned by the same family until the current owners purchased it in 2018. The new owners have carried out a major refurbishment, extension and modernisation of the property and its grounds making use of the latest technologies and building materials to create a perfect, almost passive modern family home. The property benefits from the latest wiring and automation throughout. There is underfloor heating to all areas, each being a separate zone and therefore individually temperature controlled. All heating, lighting (internal and external), blinds and entertainment systems are controlled through a central hub, tablet control screens are located (wall mounted) on each floor and also through any mobile/electronic device paired with the system. The property also benefits from an extensive home security system enabling 24 hour monitoring and 24 hour recorded camera surveillance.

The property has been finished to an exacting standard both internally and externally with custom made fittings throughout, including a most impressive walnut staircase rising to the first floor within the impressive open and welcoming double height entrance hall. The kitchen has been designed and installed by Nicholas Anthony with integrated top of the range appliances throughout, enjoying stunning views of the garden through large retracting aluminum glass doors. The kitchen flows seamlessly through to the terrace beyond with both areas laid with Italian porcelain tiles. Continuing on the ground floor is a light and spacious living room with custom lighting, sound and bespoke cabinetry. Large sliding aluminum glass doors open on to the terrace and enchanting gardens beyond. Also on the ground floor is a beautifully spacious formal dining room, a generous study and a state-of-the-art cinema room with stairs leading to the first floor entertainment/games room with bar above. Two cloakrooms either end of the house complete the ground floor accommodation.

To the first floor an impressive and light galleried landing gives access to four double bedroom suites each with their own high quality designed and installed Nicholas Anthony en-suite, three of which benefiting from dressing rooms.

Stairs rise to the second floor landing leading to a beautiful master bedroom suite with Juliette balcony offering stunning views of the rear gardens and beyond. The dressing room is fitted with high quality bespoke walnut wardrobe cupboards. The en-suite was again designed and installed by Nicholas Anthony with top of the range sanitary wear throughout. The master bedroom occupies the entire second floor.

Outside

The current owners have constructed a most impressive four bay detached garage block with EV point, electric Horman garage doors and fully tiled flooring. The construction of the garage block has been over engineered with fantastic insulation also providing a beautifully fitted one bedroom annex above, comprising of an open plan living area (kitchen and lounge) with separate bedroom and en-suite shower room. The garage block could be converted to a substantial detached two storey annex if the garaging was not required.

In addition, the Old Stables have been converted into a soundproof Music Room which opens onto the formal gardens.

The formal grounds are mainly laid to lawn with beautifully established borders & trees offering fantastic privacy and a parkland feel, extending to 1.5 acres (stls). Extensive terracing offers enviable views of the rear gardens and varied al fresco seating options.

Planning permission has been granted for an outdoor sports court.

LOCATION

The village of Wickham Bishops offers good local amenities including local primary school with school buses collecting from the centre of the village for all the local grammar and private schools including Colchester Royal Grammar school, Gosfield School, Felsted School and New Hall School. The village also benefits from a good range of clubs and activities for all ages, these include a newly built tennis facility and amateur dramatics. Comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities can be found in Chelmsford, approximately 14 miles away. Ockleys is within walking distance to local amenities.



Marketed by: Jackson-Stops, Chelmsford