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‘The Bower’ downham road, stock
‘The Bower’ downham road, stock
‘The Bower’
DOWNHAM ROAD, STOCK
Whilst the traditional style of ’The Bower’ may give the impression of a much older property, it was in fact constructed to the present owners exacting standards just 15 years ago, that said, they were keen to use
construction methods and materials which would have been recognised by skilled tradesmen over the centuries including magnificent reclaimed oak timbers, bessemer lintels, bricks and roof tiles from centuries old properties which were lovingly sought out, cleaned and incorporated throughout this beautiful family home to create a house which enjoys all the benefits of a contemporary property in addition to the character and style of a much older elegant county home.
Set fairly centrally in beautifully landscaped gardens of approximately 0.9 of an acre in all which have clearly benefited from the same meticulous care and attention as the property with a wealth of mature specimen trees, abundant shrubs and flower beds as well manicured lawns and a delightful walled vegetable garden, ‘The Bower’ enjoys a truly idyllic setting, set back from the road and within a few minutes drive of the historic and popular village of Stock with it’s wide selection of amenities including award winning pubs, restaurants, village shops and primary school.
Billericay station, with it’s fast connection to London Liverpool Street (26 mins) is just a short car journey away and there is easy access to the A127, A12, M25 and beyond.
Combining modern conveniences with traditional building materials and methods has been a quest of the owners which they have achieved magnificently including a cosy dual aspect lounge with exposed timbers and inglenook fireplace inset with an attractive log burning stove, sunny garden/breakfast room overlooking the beautiful garden, a fully fitted kitchen with units in solid oak featuring a traditional ’AGA’ style range and an en-suite to the master bedroom.‘The Bower’ benefits from two remotely controlled gated entrances, one off Downham Road leading to the front drive and the other off Great Prestons Lane which provides access to a larger parking area, detached garaging (with office/play space above) as well as the rear door of the property.
All in all, ‘The Bower’ offers far more than a cursory glance at this most attractive home would suggest and we would highly recommend you visit to fully appreciate the scale, quality and standard of accommodation on offer.
Ground FloorSolid oak doors, mouldings and skirting throughout the property. Solid oak staircase.
Entrance Hall 21’ 6” (6.55m) x 10’ 3” (3.12m) maxLarge double storage/coat cupboard and further under stairs storage.
Ground floor cloakroom fitted with quality two piece suite including wash hand basin and w.c. Part tiled.
Sitting Room 19’ 7” (5.97m) x 13’ 10” (4.22m) max Spacious and light dual aspect room with beautiful brick inglenook fireplace inset with log burning stove
Exposed timbers to the ceiling.
Breakfast / Garden Room 13’ 6” (4.11m) x 13’ 4” (4.06m) max
Delightful room with double French Doors leading to the garden and access to both the sitting room the kitchen. Fitted Kitchen 19’ 3” (5.87m) x 11’ 1” (3.37m) maxFitted with an extensive range of quality matching base and eye level units, with solid oak doors and granite worktops.
‘AGA’ style oil fired range with oak Bessemer above providing both hot water and central heating as well as two ovens and double hob with extractor fan above.
Extensive range of quality integral appliances including dishwasher, fridge, freezer and microwave.
Utility / Laundry Room 8’ (2.44m) x 5’ 9” (1.75m) max Fitted with range of quality base and eye level units solid oak with granite work surfaces which match those in the kitchen. Single drainer sink. Space and plumbing etc for washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge and freezer. Part tiled.
Dining Room 13’ 10” (4.22m) x 11’ 2” (3.40m) maxDual aspect room with exposed timbers.
Study 12’ (3.66m) x 11’(3.35m) max.Dual aspect room.
• Immaculately presented DETACHED family home of immense character and style
• 4 double bedrooms
• En-suite to master bedroom
• 3 reception rooms
• Quality fitted kitchen with many integral appliances and featuring ‘AGA’ style range. Fitted utility room.
• Powerful centralised vacuum system throughout the property.
• Delightful 0.9 acre (STLS) garden overlooking providing seclusion and privacy.
• Charming sitting room with most attractive inglenook fireplace inset with log burning stove
• Breakfast / Garden room
• Offered in immaculate decorative order throughout
• Garaging for 3 cars plus considerable off street parking
• Double glazed throughout
• Ground floor cloakroom
• Oil fired central heating
Summary
• Immaculately presented DETACHED family home of immense character and style
• 4 double bedrooms
• En-suite to master bedroom
• 3 reception rooms
• Quality fitted kitchen with many integral appliances and featuring ‘AGA’ style range. Fitted utility room.
• Powerful centralised vacuum system throughout the property.
• Delightful 0.9 acre (STLS) garden overlooking providing seclusion and privacy.
• Charming sitting room with most attractive inglenook fireplace inset with log burning stove
• Breakfast / Garden room
• Offered in immaculate decorative order throughout
• Garaging for 3 cars plus considerable off street parking
• Double glazed throughout
• Ground floor cloakroom
• Oil fired central heating
First FloorLanding
Master Bedroom 16’ 4” (4.98m) x 11’ 6” (3.51m ) maxDual aspect room with built in wardrobe.
En-Suite to Master Bedroom Fitted with quality 4 piece suite including large tiled shower cubicle, w.c, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with storage below and bidet.
Bedroom 2 16’ 11” (4.90m) x 11’ 2” (3.40m) maxDual aspect room. Built-in double wardrobe.
Bedroom 3 11’ 4” (3.45m) x 11’ 2” (3.40m) maxDual aspect room. Built-in double wardrobe.
Bedroom 4 12’ (3.66m) x 11’ (3.35m) maxDual aspect room.
Spiritually the village is well catered for with All Saints’ (Church of England), Our Lady & St Joseph (Roman Catholic) and Christ Church (Free Church), all close by.
Greenwood, former home of the Ellis Family (the past landed gentry of Stock!) is now a luxury hotel, restaurant and health spa with day membership available to village residents.
The thriving shopping centres of Billericay and Chelmsford are only a short car journey away with Lakeside and Bluewater just a little further. Commuters are well served by fast rail links to London Liverpool Street (Approximately 25 minutes each way on the fast train). Stock is blessed with an excellent and regular bus service between Chelmsford and Billericay, the 100 collects every 20 minutes or so during the week and has a drop-off directly outside Billericay railway station with a service all the way to Lakeside shopping centre in West Thurrock. Other bus services also run regularly through the village to other destinations.
We have some of the best secondary schools in the country nearby including Chelmsford High School for Girls and King Edward Grammar for boys, both in Chelmsford. A bus service runs from the village to the grammar schools in Westcliff on Sea and Southend as well as Mayflower Comprehensive in Billericay and the Anglo European in Ingatestone.
No one knows Stock better. If this information has wetted your appetite for a home in Stock, why not come and see us for yourself, you will always be welcome in any one of the 5 village pubs for a cup of coffee or something a little stronger! Or better still pop in to see us for a cup of coffee!
Stock and the pretty villages surrounding it are more than just places to live, they are somewhere to set down roots for generations! So, if you are looking for a home in or around Stock then look no further than M-Estates. Based in Stock, we probably know the village (and villagers!) better than anyone and therefore can bring our local knowledge and experience to bear when it comes to finding you the right property.
Stock village has a well deserved reputation as one of the most desirable residential locations in the south east with many qualities to endear it to
those searching for the rural idyll of a typical English village including cricket on the green, summer fetes, an ancient and beautiful church, cosy pubs, village shops and a strong sense of community – somewhere to belong!
Stock has all this and more including a village post office and general store including a newsagent, newly opened library, excellent off licence, hairdresser and an enviable selection of public houses and restaurants as well as a Primary School with a reputation for high standards of education, all within walking distance of each other, even a new coffee shop which opened in February 2012 – what more can you ask?
Whilst Stock may enjoy a rather cosy ‘Miss Marple’ image, it is far from being stuck in the past with a long list of village based clubs and associations for the young and not so young alike, including drama, Cubs, Scouts, art, photography, gardening, keep fit, drama, yoga and many more, the village even has its own magazine ‘Stock Press’ and web site stock.org both of which provide a useful insight of village life, featuring many of the local activities and events – take a look at the web site for yourself.
Stock is particularly proud of its village hall, built with the help of the local residents; the modern facilities of this excellent community centre are an ideal venue for many of the village activities including social events, exhibitions and special interest markets every month.
Total Approx. Floor Area 3278 Sq FT (305 Sq M)
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All room dimensions given are approximate measurements.Please be aware that it may NOT be assumed that the fixtures and fittings mentioned in the above details are included within the sale price of the property and may well be subject to separate negotiation. Prospective purchasers should make appropriate enquiries of the vendors to satisfy themselves as to the actual fixtures and fittings included within the sale before proceeding with any purchase if their inclusion or otherwise would have a bearing on
their intention to proceed with the purchase of the property. If in doubt, seek professional advice on this matter. These particulars do not constitute, nor constitute any part of an offer or contract. All measurements are given as a guide; no liability can be accepted for any errors arising therefrom. No responsibility is taken for any other error, omission or misstatement in these particulars. M-Estates do not make or give, whether in these particulars, during negotiations or otherwise any representation whatsoever in relation to this property. Property Misdescriptions Act 1991. The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture, fittings or services and so does not verify they are in working order, fit for their purpose or within ownership of the sellers. Therefore the buyer must assume the information given is incorrect. Neither has the Agent checked the legal documentation to verify legal status of the
property. A buyer must assume the information is incorrect until their solicitors have verified it. Nothing concerning the type of construction or the condition of the structure is to be implied from the photograph/s or plans of the property. The sale particulars may change in the course of time and any interested party is advised to make final inspection of the property prior to exchange of contracts.
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Externally
Wide single garage 18’ 11” (5.77m) x 16’ 1” (4.80m) max With remote up and over door plus Car Port 18’ 8” (5.69m) x 8’ 8” (2.64m) max.
Office / play room above garage and car port 20’ 9” (6.32m) x 12’ 9” (3.89m) max
Single garage and storage shed 24’ 8” (7.52m) x 13’ 3” (4.04m) max.Gardeners w.c.
‘The Bower’ occupies a plot of approximately 0.9 of an acre in all (STLS) with two remotely controlled gated entrances, once off the Downham Road which provides access to the main entrance door and a parking area and the other off Great Prestons Lane which leads to the larger parking area, garages and rear entrance door which is the one the family use on a regular basis.
The garden has been extensively planted with a wide selection of specimen trees including fruit trees in addition to well established and mature shrubs and flower borders and of course manicured lawns, all of which have clearly benefited from a good amount of ‘T.L.C’ over the years!
