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" A beautifully presented substantial Edwardian house built in 1903, finished to an exceptionally high standard. The property has been lovingly restored and enlarged to provide the perfect space for a family. This outstanding residence is situated on a large westerly plot of 0.39 acre in the heart of Old Shenfield and is within easy reach of Shenfield mainline railway station.

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch
A very useful and practical area within this large family home. Decorative charcoal border with terracotta tiling to the floor. Double glazed multi paned windows fitted to front and side elevations. Coved cornice to ceiling. A step rises to the original oak panelled front door with obscure glazed inserts that opens to the:-


Reception Hall
8.46m x 4.37m (27‘ 9&quote; x 14‘ 4&quote;) A magnificent imposing entrance into this beautiful character property from which an original polished oak staircase with spindle balustrade and curved handrail leading to the large first floor galleried landing. A wonderful feature is the original oak panelling to the walls, which compliments beautifully the oak herringbone parquet flooring. Feature period style radiators. This space has been beautifully restored alongside all internal doors that are now part glazed to allow the light in.



Cloakroom
A door leads to cloak area with contemporary style sliding doors which open to provide ample hanging and shelving space for coats and shoes. Natural honed slate tiling to the floor which leads into the cloakroom which has been fitted with a Kohler close coupled WC. Kohler wash hand basin with drawers fitted below and period style mixer tap. Feature radiator. Obscure multi paned double glazed windows fitted to the rear elevation. Spotlights and coved cornice to ceiling.



Drawing Room
6.15m x 4.88m (20‘ 2&quote; x 16‘) This is a lovely, good size room accessed from the reception hall through an original oak framed glazed door. A wonderful feature is a cast iron wood burning fire with open flue. A multi paned double glazed window fitted to the rear elevation overlooking the beautiful rear garden, allows in plenty of light on this impressive room. An additional double glazed window to the side which draws light from the indoor leisure complex. Two feature period style radiators. Spotlights and ornate cornicing to ceiling. Integrated surround sound cinema speakers to ceiling.


Family Room
5.49m x 4.19m (18‘ x 13‘ 9&quote;) This is a very versatile room which can be used as a children‘s playroom, additional sitting room or a large home office. It contains two large double glazed multi paned windows fitted to the front elevation. Ornate coved cornicing to ceiling and spotlights to ceiling. Curved desk area to one side adjacent to which is a floor to ceiling range of wardrobes with sliding doors that conceal the fuse box and meters and also provide useful storage and shelving space. CCTV monitoring system.

Dining Room
5.59m x 4.88m (18‘ 4&quote; x 16‘) A pair of beautiful oak glazed arched doors lead through to this impressive, ideal sized room for entertaining. Continuation of oak panelling from hall. A grand fireplace which incorporates a gas wood burn effect fire with tiled hearth and seating to either side is a key focal point of this room. Above are two multi pane double glazed windows fitted to the side elevation. This room is further illuminated by a wide multi paned double glazed bay window to the front aspect with window seat below and decorative grill concealing ventilated radiator. Additional radiator. Timber beams to ceiling and tumbled Jerusalem limestone tiling to the floor.



Kitchen Family Room
6.86m x 5.87m (22‘ 6&quote; x 19‘ 3&quote;) An outstanding room in every respect and very much the hub of this character family home. The German (Schuller) kitchen has been extensively fitted with a high quality range of walnut veneer and contrasting light units which comprise base cupboards, drawers and matching wall cabinets. A large granite worktop overhangs to create a sizeable breakfast bar, capable of sitting several people with ease. Integrated appliances to remain include a Siemens induction hob with useful gas fired hob adjacent and Best black glass and stainless steel extractor hood with lighting fitted above. I7 full size conventional oven, fast cooking Siemens i7 microwavecombination oven and Siemens steam oven with Siemens warming drawer fitted below. Two Siemens dishwashers. Single drainer sink unit with mixer tap and boiling water tap. Double glazed window fitted to the rear elevation provides views of the well tended rear garden in addition to the two pairs of double glazed bi folding doors which open to the front and side aspects to offer panoramic views of the expansive rear garden. Tiling to the floor with underfloor heating system. Ornate coved cornice to ceiling and integrated speakers to ceiling. Midea air conditioning system. Recess to accommodate large American style fridgefreezer. Siemens wine cooler. Practical worktop pull up power socket.

Utility Room
4.06m x 3.12m (13‘ 4&quote; x 10‘ 3&quote;) The utility room is a magnificent companion to the kitchenfamily room. Continuation of limestone flooring from the kitchenfamily room. Running along an entire wall is a fine quality range of units which conceal two pressurised hot water cylinders, two water softeners (one for each level of the house) and two Worcester gas fired combination boilers. Spotlights and coved cornice to ceiling. Feature style contemporary radiator. Running along another wall is a continuation of the granite worktop which incorporates a stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and space below for domestic appliances and storage. Double glazed multi paned window to the side elevation. Multi paned double glazed door with panels adjacent opens to the rear garden.

Pool Room Gymnasium
10.29m x 3.71m (33‘ 9&quote; x 12‘ 2&quote;) Accessed from an original oak panelled glazed door, this room contains a 17‘ X 9‘ Hydropool Swimspa FX Aquatrainer with olympic upgrade. It has a variable resistant swim current which is in essence, a family pool, hot tub and aquatic gym in one, with feature lighting. Vaporex dehumidifier. Sky TV is fed into this room from the bedroom above. The leisure complex is illuminated by three multi paned double glazed windows fitted to the front elevation, one double glazed window which faces the lounge, two double pairs of glazed bi-folding doors fitted to the front and side elevations that provide access to the rear garden sun terrace and glazed atrium to the ceiling. Oceana honed slate tiling to the floor. Spotlights to ceiling. The gymnasium area is sizeable and contains two tall feature radiators, in keeping with those throughout the rest of the property.

First Floor

Landing
6.71m x 6.48m (22‘ x 21‘ 3&quote;) A magnificent polished oak return staircase with spindle balustrade and curved handrail leads to the first floor landing which is a very attractive substantial area . This is an L-shaped landing drawing maximum light from a dramatic multi paned double glazed window fitted to the front and side elevations. Attractive polished oak flooring. Access to primary loft storage space. Feature period style radiator. Five wall light points. Door to UV Gold stainless steel water tank.

Master Bedroom
6.20m x 4.93m (20‘ 4&quote; x 16‘ 2&quote;) A beautiful dual aspect bedroom suite which offers views of the lane to the front and the well tended garden to the rear. This bedroom is positioned to draw in the morning light to the front, and the afternoon and evening light to the rear. Two feature period style radiators. Spotlights to ceiling with Hunter ceiling fan. Large recess which could accommodate wardrobe unit, if required. Access to dressing room. Fitted Wardrobes.

Dressing Room
3.71m x 2.74m (12‘ 2&quote; x 9‘) This is a bright and spacious companion to the bedroom area, fitted with spotlights and coved cornice to ceiling. Double glazed window to front elevation. Feature period style radiator. Access to additional loft storage space. Fitted wardrobes.

En Suite Bathroom
This luxurious room has been appointed with a free standing stone bath with contemporary style Heritage floor standing mixer tap. Close coupled WC. Duravit &quote;his & hers&quote; vanity wash hand basins with useful drawers below and cupboards fitted above with mirrored doors. Large double width shower unit with Hans Grohe drench head unit and wall mounted shower attachment. Tiling to the floor. Obscure double glazed multi paned window fitted to the rear elevation. Oceana honed slate tiling to floor and entire shower enclosure. Heated ladder style towel rail. Spotlights and coved cornice to ceiling. Feature period style radiator.

Bedroom Two
5.66m x 4.27m (18‘ 7&quote; x 14‘) A lovely room which draws light from two double glazed multi paned windows; one fitted to the side elevation and another large double glazed box window to the front elevation overlooking Priests Lane. Feature period style radiator. Spotlights to ceiling.

Bedroom Three
6.91m x 3.10m (22‘ 8&quote; x 10‘ 2&quote;) This was formerly two bedrooms made into one large bedroom suite which now comprises three parts: a bedroom area, a lounge area and an en-suite shower room. The bedroom area has a multi paned double glazed window fitted to the rear aspect with feature radiator below. Spotlights and coved cornice to ceiling. Ceiling fan. The lounge is dual aspect with windows fitted to the side and rear elevations overlooking the pretty garden below. Feature period style radiator. Spotlights. Coved cornice to ceiling and Hunter ceiling fan.

En Suite Shower room
This is a very good sized shower room which comprises a nickel quartzite slate tiled shower enclosure with wall mounted shower attachment and hand held shower attachment. Contemporary style vanity wash hand basin with drawers fitted below. Close coupled WC. Spotlights and coved cornice to ceiling. Heated ladder style towel rail. Nickel quartzite slate tiling to the floor. Obscure double glazed window fitted to the side elevation. Extractor unit. Spotlights and coved cornice to ceiling.

Bedroom Four
5.49m x 5.31m (18‘ x 17‘ 5&quote;) This room has been fitted with two double glazed windows to the front elevation. Radiator. A useful recess currently accommodates a study area. Spotlights to ceiling. Ceiling fan. Access to loft storage space. Door to:-

En-suite Shower Room
This is a delightful en-suite shower room fitted with a nickel quartzite slate tiled shower enclosure with wall mounted and hand held shower attachment. Vanity hand wash basin with drawers below. Additional storage cupboard fitted to the wall. Close coupled WC. Spotlights to ceiling. Coved cornice . Extractor fan. Obscure double glazed multi paned window fitted to the rear elevation. Heated ladder style towel rail. Nickel quartzite slate tiling to the floor.

Bedroom Five
3.73m x 3.12m (12‘ 3&quote; x 10‘ 3&quote;) Although this is the smallest bedroom of the house, it is in our opinion, a very good size and quite capable of accommodating a double bed. This could be a very good guest bedroom. Spotlights to ceiling. Coved cornice and ceiling fan. Double glazed multi paned window fitted to the side elevation. Feature period style radiator.

Family Bathroom
The family bathroom is a very well equipped room fitted with a free standing bath with floor standing contemporary style mixer tap and hand held shower attachment. Close coupled WC. Curved Duravit contemporary style vanity wash hand basin with Gessi chromium monobloc mixer tap with curved cupboards fitted below. Tiled shower enclosure with wall mounted shower attachment and hand held shower attachment. Heated ladder style towel rail. Oceana honed slate tiling to the floor. Spotlights. Coved cornice to ceiling. Extractor fan. Obscure double glazed multi paned window fitted to the rear elevation.

External

Detatched Double Garage
8.00m x 4.88m (26‘ 3&quote; x 16‘) A detached brick built building with pitch tiled roof to match the style of the property. Fitted with an electronically operated remote controlled up and over door. Power and light. Boarded with storage rafters. A secure door opens to the workshop.

Workshop
3.25m x 2.13m (10‘ 8&quote; x 7‘) A painted wooden door with obscure glazed leaded light insert opens to the workshop. This area is alarmed and has been fitted with power an light.

Rear Garden
The beautifully maintained rear garden has a depth of 140‘ with a westerly elevation. The entire plot measures 0.39 of an acre. . Running across the rear of the property is a large charcoal colour paved terrace ideal for outside entertaining and this is retained by a low level brick wall from which steps ascend to a large well tended lawned area. The garden has been planted with a varied and interesting assortment of mature shrubs, plants and trees with brick edging that offer a delightful garden setting and provide a good degree of privacy and seclusion. Outside power sockets, lighting and tap. A large woodchip children‘s play area with gravel base and brick edging will appeal to young families. A gravel driveway leads to the garage beside which is additional area able to accommodate greenhouses and further hard standing for outside storage if required. To the front of the garage is a stone cobbled area able to accommodate several vehicles and adjacent, two wooden gates open to a vegetable garden with three raised beds retained by railway sleepers. Irrigation water butts.

Front Garden
The property occupies a road frontage of 84‘ and consists of a large gravel driveway which provides extensive parking. Raised flowerbeds are retained by railway sleepers and an additional flowerbed has been thoughtfully planted and bordered by feature stone edging. The garden is retained by an attractive stone wall with hedgerow behind and timber gates open to the lane. Access through electric gate to the rear garden, garaging and further parking.

Floor Plan

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