High Street, Ongar, Essex, CM5

Overview & Location

Situated in the heart of the town a stone’s throw from the shops, bars and restaurants, 'Roden Cottage' is a delightful semi-detached period home combining many character features with a contemporary style feel. The property offers spacious accommodation carefully arranged over two floors with the benefit of a basement with potential for various uses. Ground floor includes reception hall, cloakroom, two formal reception rooms, a stunning kitchen/dining room and utility room. To the first floor there is a well-proportioned principal bedroom with ensuite shower room, two further bedrooms and guest bathroom. Externally the property features a private driveway which serves an attached garage and a rear garden extending to some 100' with a contemporary designed studio measuring 21'2 x 15'8 with potential for various uses. For the commuter Ongar offers excellent road links together with a selection of train stations being a short drive away, a selection of highly regarded (truncated)

Main Accommodation

Entrance via part glazed door to reception hall.

Reception Hall

13' 2" x 8' 2"

Recess ceiling lights. Staircase ascending to first floor with under stairs storage cupboard. Decorative wood panelling with ornate radiator with contrasting mosaic tiled floor. Doors to following accommodation. Open plan to kitchen/dining room.

Cloakroom

Fully tiled walls with contrasting tiled floor. Wall mounted extractor fan. Suite comprises of vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap with unit below and low level wc. Wall mounted heated chrome towel rail.

Reception One

17' 2" x 13' 2"

Double glazed sash windows to dual elevation. Ornate ceiling cornice and recess ceiling lights. Impressive feature fireplace with coal effect real flame gas fire. Facility for wall mounted TV above. Ornate vertical radiator. Contemporary style Herringbone floor. Part glazed doors to reception two.

Reception Two

13' 4" x 10' 6"

Double glazed sash window to front elevation. Central ceiling rose. Facility for wall mounted TV with recess below and fitted vanity units with shelving to side. Ornate vertical radiator. Open plan to kitchen/dining room.

Kitchen/Dining Room

26' 5" x 19' 1"

(Maximum) This is the focal point of the ground floor and offers the very best in open plan contemporary style living.

Dining Area

Central beam with recess lighting. Feature tiled wall. Orante radiator. Staircase descending to basement. Open plan to kitchen.

Basement

12' 1" x 9' 7"

This useful space has various uses including secondary laundry room, play room or internal studio. Central beam. Power and lighting connected. Ornate radiator.

Kitchen

Double glazed window to rear elevation with garden view. Recess ceiling lights. Open plan to Vaulted ceiling with double glazed sky light windows and double glazed doors with picture windows and feature glass lantern above leading to rear terrace. Fitted with a range of units with contrasting Quartz work surfaces and splash backs. Integrated Smeg Range style cooker with Induction hob and extractor hood with recess lighting above. Recess for free standing fridge/freezer. Inset two bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Tiled floor with under floor heating. Part glazed door to utility room.

Utility Room

8' 4" x 4' 5"

(Maximum) Range of fitted units with contrasting work surfaces and tiled splash backs. Unit housing Worcester gas central heating boiler. Inset Butler style sink with mixer tap. Provision for appliances. Radiator. Tiled floor with under floor heating. Door to garage.

Garage

18' 5" x 11' 1"

(Maximum) Electronically operated door to front elevation. Power and lighting connected. Range of fitted shelving. Part glazed stable style door to shed.

Shed

7' 1" x 5' 9"

Part glazed doors leading to rear terrace and garden beyond.

First Floor

First Floor Landing

Recess ceiling lights. Access to loft. Window to rear elevation. Radiator. Doors to following accommodation.

Principal Bedroom

17' 3" x 13' 4"

Double glazed sash windows to dual elevation. Central beam. Extensive range of fitted bedroom furniture. Two radiators. Door to ensuite shower room.

Ensuite Shower Room

Double glazed window to side elevation. Recess ceiling lights. Fully tiled walls. Suite comprises of walk-in independent shower cubicle with chrome fitments including jets and seating, vanity wash hand basin with units below with contrasting tiled wall and low level wc. Heated chrome towel rail. Further tiling to walls with contrasting feature floor.

Bedroom Two

12' 2" x 12' 2"

Double glazed sash window to front elevation. Feature fireplace. Range of fitted wardrobes to one wall. Contemporary style wood effect floor. Access to loft via retractable loft ladder.

Loft Space

Boarded. Power and lighting connected. Sky light windows.

Bedroom Three

11' 8" x 7' 2"

Multi paned sash window to rear elevation with garden view. Fitted cupboard. Radiator.

Guest Bathroom

Double glazed sky light window. Wall mounted extractor fan. Suite comprises of panelled bath with chrome fitments with shower above and glass shower screen, vanity wash hand basin with units below and low level wc. Heated chrome towel rail. Feature floor.

Exterior

Front Elevation

The property features a private block paved driveway providing ample parking and serving the attached garage. To the front of the property there is a shingled terrace with ornate fence and there is an open porch with recess lighting leading to the front entrance door. In addition there is further exterior lighting to the side.

Rear Garden

The property features a rear garden extending to some 100'. Commences with a rear terrace ideal for entertaining incorporating a vaulted covered alfresco dining area with mood lighting and two decorative mirrors. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn with a selection of specimen trees to one side and a paved pathway that provides access to a further rear paved terrace and detached studio.

Detached Contemporary Studio

21' 2" x 15' 8"

This modern and spacious studio has potential for various uses and is currently being used as a gymnasium but potential exists to have as a home office, leisure room or potential annex all subject to normal consent. Comprises of recess lights and feature tiled wall with wall mounted air conditioning unit and facility for wall mounted TV. Bifold doors provide access to the front terrace with high level mood lighting and further exterior lighting.

Agents Note

We have been advised by our vendor that there is a gas cooker facility in the kitchen if required. The basement is fully tanked. We have been advised that part of the frontage is under a separate title and is not owned by this current vendor. The council tax banding for this property set out on the council website is band E.