Chelmsford Road, Blackmore, Ingatestone

With a semi-rural position and sitting on a fabulous plot of over half an acre (0.62 stls) with views over open farmland to the rear is this substantial four, double bedroom, detached family home boasting a total floor area of 3430 sq.ft. Excellent off-street parking is provided by way of a large ‘in’ and ‘out’ driveway and an integral garage, and further benefits from a garage/workshop complex with vehicular access, tucked away neatly in the bottom corner of the lovely South Facing rear garden. Whilst being in a semi-rural location the property is within close proximity to the desirable Blackmore Village with its pubs, tearoom, primary school and picturesque village green. Additionally, High Street shopping and alternative schooling is available in Ongar and Brentwood Town Centres, plus mainline stations in Ingatestone, Brentwood, Shenfield and Chelmsford, all accessible within a short drive.

A canopied front porch with Georgian leaded light front door gives access into a spacious l-shaped hallway with stairs rising to the first-floor level and a pedestrian door into the garage. There is a dual aspect living / dining room with beamed ceiling and windows to the side and front. The focal point of this room is a lovely redbrick fireplace with double door log burning stove. French doors to the rear of this room open into a beautiful family / garden room. The garden room enjoys beautiful views down the garden and over the farmland beyond, and there is a vaulted ceiling with roof lights and a high gloss tiled floor which continues through into the kitchen. There is access into the rear garden via French doors. Open plan to the family room is the kitchen / breakfast room; this room has been fitted in an extensive range of ‘Country Style’ wall and base units with stylish granite work surface over. There is space for a ‘Range’ style cooker with extractor above with ample space provided for further appliances in a separate utility room off the hallway. For those looking for a space to work from home, you will notice that the property has a separate study of good size, which is well-lit with windows to the side and rear. Furthermore, to this level there is a ground floor cloakroom with wash hand basin and close coupled w.c.

The first-floor landing offers doors to all rooms, and there is a spacious storage/airing cupboard along with loft access. The property has four double bedrooms, all are of good proportion. The two largest bedrooms have fitted wardrobes, and both have access to their own en-suite shower rooms. There is also a three-piece family bathroom which features panelled walls to half height, and includes a panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and a close coupled w.c.

To the rear of the property there is a sizeable South Facing Garden which is predominantly laid to lawn and opens out at the bottom with stunning views over the farmland beyond. There is a summer house with a decked veranda, providing a lovely quiet spot to sit and enjoy the views that this home has to offer. Keen gardeners will notice that there are vegetable plots to one section of the garden which includes a greenhouse and separate potting shed. Tucked away to one corner of the garden and partially screened from view by trees is a garage/workshop complex, offering two large workshops with stairs from one of the workshops up to a boarded loft room with dormer windows. There is also two spacious storage rooms. The garage/workshop complex has power and light connected and there are double doors allowing for vehicular access into the main garage/workshop, with further double doors into both storage rooms. At the front of the property there is a large ‘in’ and ‘out’ block paved driveway, plus an integral garage, and along with the detached garage setup at the rear, this provides excellent off-street parking options. Viewers will note that overall, this lovely home sits on a plot of 0.62 acres (stls)



Porch - Into :

Spacious L-Shaped Hallway - Stairs rising to first floor. Pedestrian door into garage.

Ground Floor Cloakroom - Tiled flooring. Wash hand basin and close coupled w.c.

Utility Room - Space for freestanding appliances.

Living / Dining Room - 9.80m x 3.56m (32'2 x 11'8) - Windows to front and side aspects and double doors into the family room. Feature, red brick fireplace with log burning stove.

Family Room - 3.76m x 3.05m (12'4 x 10') - With lovely views over the garden and fields beyond. High gloss tiled flooring. Open plan to :

Kitchen / Breakfast Room - 7.04m x 3.18m (23'1 x 10'5) - High gloss floor tiles. Fitted in an extensive range of bespoke 'country style' wall and base units with granite work surface over. and glass display cabinets Space for Range style cooker with extractor above. Ample space for further appliances. Space at one end of the room for a dining table and chairs. Window to rear with views over the garden.

Study - 3.38m 3.15m (11'1 10'4) - Windows to rear and side aspects.

First Floor Landing - Large storage cupboard. Loft access. Doors to all rooms.

Bedroom - 4.98m x 3.94m (16'4 x 12'11) - Window to front aspect. Fitted wardrobes. Door to :

En-Suite Shower Room - Shower cubicle, close coupled w.c and wash hand basin.

Bedroom - 3.51m x 3.10m (11'6 x 10'2) - Window to front aspect.

Bedroom - 4.32m x 4.14m (14'2 x 13'7) - Window to rear aspect. Fitted wardrobes and further eaves storage. Door to :

En-Suite Shower Room - Shower cubicle with feature 'glass block' wall, w.c. and wash hand basin.

Bedroom - 3.43m x 3.15m (11'3 x 10'4) - Window to rear aspect.

Family Bathroom - Feature wood panelled walls to half height. Panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled w.c..

Exterior - Overall Plot 0.62 Acres -

Exterior - Rear Garden - Substantially sized rear garden that opens out at the bottom and has lovely views over farmland. Patio area with ample space for outdoor furniture. Path/driveway to the side giving vehicular access to the detached workshop at the rear of the garden. Vegetable plots to one area of the garden with greenhouse and potting shed.

Summer House - With raised decking to front with covered veranda, a beautiful spot to sit and take in the views.

Large Detached Garage / Workshop - 7.95m x 6.65m (26'1 x 21'10) - Tucked away in the corner at the bottom of the garden. Power and lighting. Double doors to the front giving access. Stairs rising up to the loft room. Doors into further workshop.

Loft Room Above Detached Garage - 8.41m x 4.75m (27'7 x 15'7) - Dormer windows x 3

Additional Workshop - 5.72m x 3.66m (18'9 x 12') - Window to side aspect. Work bench and storage with work surface over. Door into :

Storage Room - This room also has external double doors giving access.

Additional, Seperate Storage Room - Also with double doors giving access.

Exterior - Front Garden - Extensively block paved 'in' and 'out' driveway allowing parking for several vehicles in addition to an integral garage. There is side pedestrian access through to the rear garden via a wooden gate, whilst to the other side there is secure vehicular access through to the rear and the workshops.

Integral Garage - 4.67m x 4.34m (15'4 x 14'3) - Pedestrian door into hallway.

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