5 bed detached house for sale

Greensward Lane, Hockley, Essex SS5

A beautifully appointed five bedroom detached Edwardian equestrian 'forever' family home on a plot in excess of four acres with numerous outbuildings, panoramic countryside views and within one mile of Hockley Mainline Station. Fantastic potential to enlarge/remodel (stpc).

Entrance

A covered storm porch has a panelled hardwood entrance door with double-glazed insert leading into:

Reception Hallway

5.49m - (in length) Twin obscure glazed windows to front. Polished porcelain tiled floor. Radiator in ornamental cabinet. Lipped skirting. Staircase to first floor landing with spindle balustrade. Access to understairs storage cupboard. Wall light point. Coved cornice to ceiling. Original panelled doors lead off to principal ground floor rooms:

Sitting Room (6.27m x 4.27m (20' 7" x 14' 0"))

(into bay) Five-panel double glazed leadlight bay window to front. Double glazed French doors give access to the rear garden with panoramic views towards light woodland. Feature cast iron log burner on slate tiled hearth with contemporary oak bressimer. Lipped skirting. Double banked radiator. Television aerial point. Two wall light points. Picture rail. Ornate coved cornice to ceiling with feature ceiling rose.

Dining Room (4.75m x 3.76m (15' 7" x 12' 4"))

(into bay) Five-panel double glazed leadlight bay window to front. Lipped skirting. Exposed timber flooring. Double banked radiator. A feature cast iron fireplace on tiled hearth with cast iron grate and open flue. Obscure glazed door leading through to the third reception room. Dado rail. Picture rail. Ornate coved cornice to ceiling with feature ceiling rose.

Kitchen/Family Room (7.4m x 3.05m (24' 3" x 10' 0"))

A dual aspect room with double glazed windows to side and rear. A full-width feature archway leads through to the Conservatory/Sun Lounge. The Kitchen has been professionally planned and fitted with a range of base, eye level and glazed dresser style units with rolled edged working surfaces and inset one-and-a-quarter bowl enamel sink unit with designer mixer tap. Porcelain tiled floor. A small peninsular unit. Miniature tiled splashbacks to all working surface areas. Space and supply for gas/electric style range cooker with double-width canopy above. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling with recessed LED lighting. The breakfast area has a radiator, and leads through in open-plan style to:

Conservatory/Sun Lounge (3.96m x 3.66m (13' 0" x 12' 0"))

Of hexagonal design with porcelain tiled floor. Power and light connected. Of solid construction to low level, with double glazed arched feature windows and French doors to both sides and rear, under a double glazed self cleaning glass vaulted roof.

Outer Lobby

UPVC double glazed door giving access to the rear gardens. UPVC double glazed window to side. Double banked radiator. Porcelain tiled floor. Louvre fronted access to cloak/storage cupboard housing meters with appliance space.

Office/Reception Three (3.12m x 3.1m (10' 3" x 10' 2"))

A dual aspect room with double glazed leadlight bow window to front and double-glazed window to side. Grey oak effect flooring. Lipped skirting. Service door to Dining Room. Three wall light points. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling.

The First Floor

Landing

At three quarter level there is a double glazed uPVC splay window to rear with panoramic views across the gardens and paddocks beyond. Lipped skirting. Radiator. Picture rail. Access to insulated roof space. Original panelled doors lead off to first floor rooms.

Master Suite

Master Bedroom (4.27m x 4.17m (14' 0" x 13' 8"))

Five-panel double glazed leadlight bay window to front with bespoke bay radiator. UPVC double glazed window to side with views across the gardens and paddock beyond. High level skirting. Two wall light points. Picture rail. Coved cornice to ceiling. A feature archway leads through to:

Dressing Room (2.87m x 2.13m (9' 5" x 7' 0"))

Full height uPVC double glazed centre opening window to rear, with views across the gardens and paddocks beyond. Grey oak effect flooring. Floor to ceiling panelled 'Sliderobe' wardrobe cupboards with hanging and shelved storage space. Picture rail. Coved cornice to ceiling. A door leads through to:

En Suite Shower

UPVC double glazed window to side. Radiator. A fully tiled en suite, fitted with a three-piece suite comprising corner shower cubicle housing Triton 'Cara' electric shower, dual-flush close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Extractor fan. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling with recessed LED lighting.

Bedroom Two (3.3m x 3.15m (10' 10" x 10' 4"))

(maximum) uPVC double glazed window to rear. Grey oak effect flooring. Radiator. Lipped skirting. Smooth plastered ceiling. A panelled door gives access to:

En Suite Shower

A fully tiled room fitted with a three piece suite comprising of corner shower enclosure housing 'Triton' inset shower, dual flush WC and suspended wash hand basin. Access to double fronted airing cupboard housing foam lagged copper cylinder with additional linen storage space and immersion control. Coved cornice to ceiling with recessed LED lighting.

Bedroom Three (3.73m x 3.48m (12' 3" x 11' 5"))

Five panel double glazed lead light bay window to front with bespoke bay radiator. Lipped skirting. Dado rail. Picture rail. Ornate coved cornice to ceiling.

Bedroom Four (3.28m x 2.87m (10' 9" x 9' 5"))

Double glazed leadlight window to front. Radiator. Grey oak effect flooring. Lipped skirting. Smooth plastered ceiling.

Bedroom Five (2.29m x 2.24m (7' 6" x 7' 4"))

Double glazed lead light window to front. Radiator. Smooth plastered ceiling.

Family Bathroom

UPVC double glazed window to rear, with panoramic views across the gardens and paddocks beyond. A fully tiled room. Fitted with a three piece suite comprising corner panel enclosed seated bath with chrome telephone mixer tap and shower attachment, dual flush close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Double banked radiator. Access to linen storage cupboard. Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed LED lighting. Drop light switch.

To The Outside

Gardens

The rear garden commence from the main house with a shingled sun terrace with gated side access to a side driveway, leading onto a large expanse of lawn extending to around three-quarters of an acre, with established and mature shrub boarders and inserts and a large seasonal pond. Open timber fencing takes full advantage of the views across the adjacent paddocks, with light woodland beyond. There is a timber gated access to the extensive private driveway, with secure space for parking up to twelve vehicles/boat. To the rear of the driveway, a double-gated access leads through to the equestrian areas. From the rear garden, an open five-bar gate also gives access to the equestrian areas.

Garden Studio (3.35m x 5.18m (11' 0" x 17' 0"))

A pair of multi-pane sliding patio doors to front, and double glazed window to rear. Laminate wooden flooring. Power and light connected.

The Stables

A purpose-built stable block with power and water connected and comprising of three full stables and tack room, with external lighting, hay storage barn and chicken coop. The paddocks extend to several acres and encompass three-quarters of an acre of light woodland as a rear backdrop.

Frontage

A sweeping in/out driveway with gated side access and extensive road frontage.