Gardiners Lane North, Crays Hill, Billericay, CM11 2XA

With 2188sq ft of accommodation spread over two floors, this large, detached house has farmland behind the large garden which goes down 110ft, before turning left and going along behind next doors' garden another 50ft or so.

Accommodation includes a long Hall, big 20ft x 16ft Lounge with a feature fireplace, large separate Family Room, Dining Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, ground floor WC Room, four well-proportioned double bedrooms and two Bathrooms.

Although the property is in a semi-rural location, it is on all the mains services and utilities, with the property itself also having Mains Gas Central Heating via radiators.

Set back from the road gives plenty of parking and the possibility of an In/Out Drive. Plus, the Garage is constructed with cavity walls, so could easily be converted to extra living space if desired.

Although enjoying a village setting, the property is surprisingly conveniently located with the London-Southend A127 just a one minute drive away, zipping you to Sainsbury's in 3 minutes and the Tesco/Retail Park in 5 minutes. The main village also has had a local village store, providing the daily essentials and incorporating a Post Office too.
For more amenities, the neighbouring towns of Billericay and Wickford are just short 3-4-minute drive in each direction.


The Accommodation


EXTERNAL ENTRANCE PORCH

With 'Front Door' through to:


ENTRANCE HALL

A long hall which opens up wide at the end, by the stairs and ground floor Cloakroom. The floor has been overlaid with high quality engineered Oak flooring which extends into the three Reception Rooms too.

An understairs cupboard provides good storage and the ceiling has a smooth plastered finish - as found throughout the house.


CLOAKROOM / WC

Refitted with a swish 'Cloakroom' suite featuring a White Vanity Unit, white 'Metro' walls tiles and jazzy floor tiles.


LOUNGE 19ft 8" x 16ft 6" (5.99m x 5.02m)

The generous measurements of this room and the 3 windows along with a set of triple Patio doors, give a real feeling of light and space with the 9ft wide sliding Patio doors opening out to the Patio.

The Limestone effect feature Fireplace has an electric fire and TV sockets in two corners give options of layout.


FAMILY ROOM 14ft 9" x 10ft 10" (4.49m x 3.30m)

Another splendid size Front reception room offering great versatility of use,


DINING ROOM 11ft 9" x 9ft 8" (3.58m x 2.94m)

Ideal as a Breakfast Room, there is also the option of opening this area up with the adjacent Kitchen to create a huge Kitchen/Diner.

A set of Double Doors give access onto the Patio and a courtesy door opens to the Garage.


KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 14ft 7" x 11ft 8" (4.44m x 3.55m)

Front and side facing double glazed windows make for a bright and sunny kitchen, fitted with an excellent range of attractive Maple effect 'Shaker' style kitchen units which incorporate a large Breakfast Bar.

There is a built-in Gas Hob with Chimney Extractor Hood above, split level Oven with integrated Dishwasher and integrated Fridge/Freezer.

There is an attractive yet practical tiled floor and inset downlighting.


1st FLOOR LANDING

A nice size Landing lit by a side window, accessing all the bedrooms and featuring a rather large walk-in Airing Cupboard 6ft 6" x 3ft 2" (1.98m x 0.96m) which houses the Glow Worm Ultracom 30sxi Gas Boiler and the Hot Water Cylinder. The Loft Hatch accesses the Attic for more storage.


MASTER BEDROOM 17ft 3" x 16ft 7" (5.25m x 5.05m)

This very large principle bedroom has its own private Ensuite Bathroom and enjoys a pleasant rear semi-rural view.

A run of 5 x double 'Shaker' style wardrobes along the right wall provides great storage plus there's eves storage too (little door behind the bed).


ENSUITE 7ft 7" x 6ft (2.31m x 1.82m)

A beautifully appointed refitted Shower Room featuring a wide Freestanding Vanity Unit, large walk-in Shower with a huge 'Rain' shower head as well as a separate handset and gorgeous tiling.


BEDROOM TWO 15ft x 13ft 9" (4.57m x 4.19m)

Another sumptuous size bedroom - this one to the front, the measurements given exclude 2 x Double Wardrobes, each circa 1.4m wide.


BEDROOM THREE 13ft 6" into the Dormer x 10ft 9" (4.11m into the dormer 3.27m)

This Double Front bedroom has a large 5ft wide (1.5m) wardrobe not included within the measurements.


BEDROOM FOUR 15ft 4" x 8ft 6" (4.68m x 2.59m)

Another plentiful bedroom, this one lit by a rear facing Skylight window.


BATHROOM 7ft 9" x 6ft (2.36m x 1.82m)

With a white gloss combination unit along the left wall incorporating a back-to-wall WC with concealed cistern semi-recessed basin and storage cupboards. A large mirror behind reflects the Bath opposite which has a mixer tap and Shower attachment.


EXTERIOR - FRONT

FRONT AND GARAGE

Set back from the road some 32ft (9.75m), a block paved drive gives parking for 3/4 cars comfortably.

The balance is laid to lawn with 3 Silver Birch trees and some conifers giving partial seclusion from the road.


GARAGE 19ft 2" x 8ft 7" (5.84m x 2.61m)

The Garage has an up & over door, rear upvc window, upvc courtesy door to the side and an internal lockable door to the main house too.
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Built with cavity walls and with lighting and power points too, this offers the potential for additional ground floor accommodation if required (subject to approval).


EXTERIOR - REAR

With access on both sides, the Rear Garden extends down 105ft, turning left and going behind next door for their width too (another 47ft). So 105ft long x 47ft wide x 91ft (32m x 14.3m x 27.7m) across the back boundary.

The garden is mainly lawn with several established trees, planting beds and a pond.