Bungalow for sale in Brittons Lane, Stock, Ingatestone, Essex CM4

A three bedroom bungalow and annexe between Stock and Billericay.

Description
The property is situated in a quiet backwater within an attractive tree-lined lane to the south of the village of Stock. Despite the rural situation, there are shops, railway stations and golf and country clubs close by. There is a network of footpaths and bridleways immediately in the area.

The accommodation is versatile, and all the rooms overlook the gardens, which enjoy a great deal of privacy. To the front, the lounge has a red-brick fireplace with log burner complemented by ceiling trusses and a wooden floor. Adjacent is a separate sitting room (or bedroom four). There are three bedrooms, two overlooking the rear gardens, a family bathroom and a cloakroom. On the opposite side of the bungalow is the kitchen/breakfast room, finished with a country feel utilising Shaker-style units with contrasting stone tops and an inset butler sink, ceiling trusses and a wooden floor. There is an aga, an electric hob, an integrated dishwasher and space for a breakfast table. A stable-style door opens onto a covered terrace. Adjacent to the kitchen is a fitted utility room and useful pantry.

Annexe
Next to the bungalow is a detached annexe comprising a lounge/bedroom, a kitchen and a shower room.

Outside
A drive off the lane is finished in gravel providing parking behind a five-bar gate. A pathway next to the drive leads to the bungalow and gardens. The front garden is generous in size, predominantly lawn and enclosed by high hedging. There is access around the property to the rear gardens. Designed for al fresco dining and entertaining, there is a covered patio behind the bungalow with a large terrace separating the bungalow from the annexe. The gardens are laid to lawn, dissected by a central pathway which leads to a garden cabin and fishpond. The cabin is used to work from home with power and light.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Oi- fired central heating
Please note under current legislation the private drainage system will need replacing with a compliant treatment plant and it will be the responsibility of the incoming purchaser to install this.

Local authority
Chelmsford City Council. Council tax band = F (with improvement indicator)

Location
Stock village: 1.7 miles, Billericay and railway station: 2.9 miles, A12 (J16): 3.2 miles, Chelmsford City: 6.7 miles. All distances approximate.

The property is situated in a quiet backwater within an attractive tree-lined lane to the south of the village of Stock.

Stock provides good amenities including a C of E primary school, a village hall with pre-school, four public houses/eateries, a library, a post office and general store. The village is surrounded by some of the most attractive countryside in south Essex, with miles of cycle ways, footpaths and bridleways.

Chelmsford city (under 8 miles to the north) has a pedestrianised shopping area including the Bond Street shopping area with bespoke shops, restaurants and John Lewis. Chelmsford also has some highly rated schools including two grammar schools, three private prep schools and a railway station on the main line into Liverpool Street.

To the south, Billericay lies some three miles away with a good selection of shops including Waitrose supermarket, a selection of state and private schooling and a mainline station to Shenfield with Crossrail service.

Square Footage: 1,387 sq ft



Directions
From Billericay proceed north towards Chelmsford on the B1007. At the roundabout with Queens Park and Potash Road turn right into Potash Road and after approximately a mile turn left into Goatsmoor Lane. After 500m turn left into Brittons lane and the property will be seen on the left.