Swan Lane, Stock, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4

Weatherboarded period house and cottage in the centre of Stock village.

Description

Harvard Cottage is a landmark building dating from the early 18th century, with an adjoining detached one bedroom annexe and former stables, within the conservation area of Stock village.

The house has many period features typical of its origins, fireplaces, sash windows and exposed timber. At the front of the house are two reception rooms separated by a central staircase and fireplace, both rooms have twin sash windows overlooking Swan Lane. To the rear is the kitchen with adjoining hallway, utility room and conservatory, all anchored around a courtyard.

On the first floor are three bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The annexe
The layout is versatile, providing spacious accommodation with lofty ceiling heights. Extending to approximately 700 sq ft, there are two spacious reception rooms, a kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor, with a bedroom to the first floor.

Outside
A driveway between the house and cottage leads to a courtyard. There are some original outbuildings behind the cottage, now a garage with attached former stable and tack room. Immediately behind the house is a water well. Beyond the courtyard there are part-walled established gardens, lawned and including quince, cooking and eating apple trees.

Services
All main services

Location

A12 ( J16) 2 miles; Billericay 2.8 miles ( rail service to London); Ingatestone 3.6 miles ( rail service to London ); Chelmsford City 4.7 miles. All distances approximate.

Stock, one of the most sought-after villages in Essex, enjoys an abundance of village amenities including a C of E primary school and pre-school within about 70m of the house. Other facilities include a village hall, four public houses, and a general store. The village is surrounded by beautiful stretches of open countryside with an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways. Swan Lane leads into some attractive countryside with Hankins and Swan Wood. There is also a local woodland nature reserve about 300m from the house.

Chelmsford city to the north provides a cosmopolitan shopping centre, excellent recreational facilities and a good choice of schools including, the renowned King Edward IV Grammar School, Chelmsford County High School for Girls and New Hall.

For the commuter access points on to the A12 are within a short distance, which interconnects with junction 28 of the M25.

There are railway stations at Billericay, Ingatestone and Shenfield into Stratford and Liverpool Street.

Crossrail services are available from Shenfield and Brentwood.
Sporting facilities in the area include Greenwoods Hotel and Spa, Crondon Park Golf Club and Stock Brook Country Club which are all within easy access.

Square Footage: 1,310 sq ft



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