2 bed semi-detached house for sale

High Street, Stock CM4

Stop the (stock) press! A very rare opportunity to own and live in an actual piece of history. Forming part of the very foundation of the village, this beautifully presented and impeccably maintained cottage will grab your heart immediately. With its red brick and weatherboard exterior, original natural beams, red brick fireplaces and quirky old features, this is a period property lover’s dream.

Smack, bang in the centre of the village, quite literally next door to our award winning pub restaurant, The Hoop, this gorgeous cosy character cottage is perfectly situated to make the very most out of village life. The present owners, since 2016, love the feeling of being an integral part of the village, the sense of community and feeling of belonging. They thoroughly enjoy sitting at their bistro table outside the front enjoying the evening sun and chatting to passers by - you will never feel alone living here and soon know most of the village to say hello to!

They love that the house is set back from the road with a pedestrian gravel path to the front, from which you can walk in one direction to the village shops and in the other to the village hall, cricket ground and doctors surgery. If you have packages to collect or drop off, or you’re missing a vital ingredient for dinner it will take you minutes to get to the shop on foot. If you decide to ditch the idea of cooking all together, you have a choice of places to eat out - all in less then five minutes walk away!

If you’re looking to venture farther afield, the bus to Chelmsford leaves from across the road and to Billericay, a few hundred feet away. In short, this is a fantastic location to make the most of everything Stock has to offer.

To address the very obvious, this is a social setting which you can opt in or out of as much as your lifestyle desires. It really is a uniquely situated home for someone who wants to feel they are part of the village and likes to watch village life go by.

Inside, the cottage displays lots of original features and has a light and airy feel being semi open plan. The kitchen is lovely and bright, as is the downstairs shower room with it’s exposed brick wall offering interest and character. Upstairs has a lovely quirky layout whereby both bedrooms have access to the jack and jill bathroom. There is a loft with large storage area. A lovely south east facing back garden is an easy maintenance style of part patio and part lawn with two sunny sitting or entertaining areas.

Location

Stock is a picturesque and charming rural village located in the county of Essex. Nestled amidst rolling green fields and surrounded by idyllic countryside, it exudes a timeless beauty that captivates visitors and residents alike, encouraging country walks and visits to local places of interest. With a population of around 2000, this friendly community embodies the quintessential English village spirit. The heart of Stock is its historic High Street, lined with traditional timber-framed buildings that have stood for centuries. The architecture reflects the village's rich heritage, offering a glimpse into its past. The village enjoys many events throughout the year - the Stock Flower Festival, Christmas Fayre, Windmill openings, street parties for national celebrations. The Tour of Britain cycle race recently visited the village as part of its route. The pubs and restaurants often hold special evenings with live music and quiz nights. "When you buy in Stock, you are buying much more than bricks & mortar" Ten minutes from Billericay or Ingatestone Rail Station, or alternatively fifteen minutes from Chelmsford, Stock is perfectly located to enjoy country living with every amenity you need close by. The A12 is five minutes from the village centre. Stock has four amazing pub restaurants, Greenwoods Spa & Hotel, along with a cafe/bistro, award winning hairdresser and florist (with school for floristry lessons), two village shops, library and several churches. Villagers enjoy the many social and sports clubs and there is a strong sense of community. There is Crondon Park Golf Club on the edge of the village that is also a wedding venue. Stock has its own doctors’ surgery which has a pharmacy inside. It is on the number 300 Bus Route which takes you quickly to either Billericay, Basildon or Chelmsford. Stock has both a primary and it's very own Ofsted Outstanding Rated Pre-School. Nearby are extremely good primary and senior schools (see our website for more information) in both Chelmsford, Brentwood & Southend.

Lounge (3.62m x 4.35m)

Stunning character lounge with large brick fireplace (not working) and exposed beams, window to the front of the property and front door (currently not used).

Dining Room (2.27m x 4.23m)

Full of character, exposed beam partition and on ceiling, with window to the side.

Kitchen (2.44m x 3.75m)

Light and bright room at the back of the property, wooden floorboards, white units, small breakfast bar area and wood effect tiles. Large attractive window overlooking the garden, with side door to patio.

Hallway (1.52m x 2.12m)

Accessed from the side door of the property, coating hanging space

Shower Room (2.13m x 1.71m)

Useful downstairs shower room, metro tiling with exposed brick feature wall.

Bedroom One (3.71m x 4.23m)

Currently used as a dressing room and converted into one big master suite but can be changed back to two seperate rooms. Exposed beams in the wall as well as brick wall with small fire feature.

Bedroom Two (2.23m x 4.21m)

Window with view over the garden, exposed beams in the wall.

Jack And Jill Bathroom (3.32m x 1.74m)

Good sized upstairs bathroom with beautiful freestanding bath with shower over. Windows to front and back flooding the bathroom with natural light. Storage units with basin. WC.

Garden

Unoverlooked se facing garden with large patio area and useful shed. Side gate access.