‘Whitelilies’downham road, stock / ramsden heath borders

‘Whitelilies’

downham road, stock / ramsden heath borders

Dating back in part to around 1713, with many more recent additions and improvements, ‘Whitelilies’ would have been at the centre of a busy working farm for many generations with orchard, formal gardens and a

range of outbuildings, now utilised for more contemporary purposes, including a spacious and fully self-contained pool house with fitted kitchen, gym sauna and steam room and a pretty thatched timber Japanese ‘Tea House’ overlooking the lake.

Set in some 3 acres of beautiful and well maintained grounds including a lake, orchard, formal and informal gardens, all of which for many years were open to the public on a number of days a year to raise funds for worthy causes, ‘Whitelilies’ enjoys a truly idyllic quiet country setting set well back from a quiet country road yet within easy reach of the popular and historic village of Stock, with its many village amenities including excellent pubs, restaurants, convenience shops and junior school to name but a few plus easy access to the main line railway station at Billericay offering a speedy service (26 mins) to London Liverpool Street, the A127, A12, M25 and beyond.

‘Whitelilies’ has undergone an extensive refurbishment and modernisation programme by recent owners including the present Vendors, which have managed to skilfully and tastefully combine the many original period features of the property, such as exposed timbers and beams, including stunning vaulted ceilings, and beautiful brickwork, with many contemporary features which make life that little more comfortable including a most impressive fitted kitchen by Smallbone of Devizes featuring an extensive range of quality integrated appliances, a magnificent orangery extension and stunning en-suite to the master bedroom featuring a vaulted ceiling, balcony and multi-fuel burner - sheer heaven!

‘Whitelilies’ benefits from 4 bedrooms, two with en-suite, and 4 large reception rooms including a fully equipped cinema room.

Whilst in need of some refurbishment, the large pool (approx 16 mtrs x 6 mtrs) with Roman Steps to one end enjoys a sheltered south facing aspect. As a whole Whitelilies is an elegant and generously proportioned family home.

Ground FloorFrench Limestone flooring throughout the ground floor with wet underfloor heating system to all ground floor rooms supplied by ground/air source heating.Wealth of exposed oak timbers and beams throughout.

N.B. Property Grade II listed

Entrance Hall 15’ 5” (4.70m) x 9’ 3” (2.82m) maxLarge and very useful double coat and shoe cupboard.

Fitted Kitchen 15’ 5” (4.705m) x 13’ 9” (4.19m) max

The real heart of this home.

Most impressive and sumptuously appointed fully fitted kitchen hand crafted by Smallbone of Divizes incorporating a large preparation and breakfast island with granite worktop and a range of cupboards. Built-in WOLF double width oven..Extensive range of base, eye level and display cabinets incorporating numerous quality WOLF, Sub-Zero and Miele appliances including large range with

hotplate and large extractor above, microwave, plate warner, American style fridge, freezer, dishwasher and wine chillers with pull out refrigerated draw units - to name but a few! There is even a purpose made bread table with bread storage and cutting area

Enviable walk-in larder cupboard providing massive storage area.

Ground floor cloakroom fitted with quality two piece suite including wash hand basin and w.c.

Orangery incorporating Dining Area and Family Room divided as follows: -

Dining Area 30’ 9” (9.37m) x 12’ (3.66m) max Spacious dual aspect room overlooking the rear decking area and garden

Family Area 19’ 7” (5.97m) x 11’ 9” (3.58m) maxMost impressive entertaining area off both the dining area and sitting room overlooking the decking area and rear garden with access to both via double French doors.Utility Area 14’ 3” (4.34m) x 6’ 11” (2.11m) max

Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble drier with worktop above. Further storage.

Open Plan Sitting Room 33’ (10.06m) x 17’ 9” (5.41m) max.Beautiful dual aspect room with large bay window and most attractive double fronted brick fireplace inset with multi-fuel burning stoves on both sides. Wealth of exposed oak timbers and beams.

Cinema Room 14’ 3” (4.34m) x 13’ 2” (4.01m) max Fitted with quality TV and Cinema system with drop down cinema screen and surround sound speaker system. Extensive storage units.

Cellar 16’ 11” (5.16m) x 16’ 1” (4.90m) maxUseful storage space for wine etc.

• Most impressive 4-bedroom DETACHED period family home plus self-contained pool house with gym, sauna and steam room

• Approximately 3 acres in all

• Many original period features with contemporary design and style

• Stunning fully fitted kitchen by Smallbone of Devizes.

• Open plan sitting room with attractive fireplace inset with multi fuel burner

• Open plan master suite with en-suite

• Open air heated pool (in need of refurbishment) plus self contained pool house.

• Utility room

• 4 garages and ample secure off street parking.

• Delightful formal and informal gardens with orchard and lake. Delightful Japanese style tea house overlooking lake

• Integrated audio-visual system with speakers, internet and TV connection points in all rooms

Summary

First FloorAll first floor rooms heated by tradition ‘school’ style radiators which are thermostatically controlled on a room by room basis via the same ground/air source heating.

Solid stairs to first floor and solid Oak flooring throughout.

Landing

Open Plan Master Suite incorporating en-suite wet room and dressing area 27’ 9” (8.46m) x 18’ (5.49m ) max

Stunning vaulted ceiling with wealth of exposed timbers and beams. Beautiful brick fireplace inset with cast iron stove on en-suite side.

Dressing area plus en-suite fitted with quality suite including free standing bath, two free standing shower heads, wash hand basin set into solid oak vanity unit and separate w.c, all in pristine white.Double doors to balcony overlooking the garden.Underfloor heating to the master suite area.

Bedroom 2 - Guest Room with en-suite 14’ 10” (4.52m) x 12’ 5” (3.78m) maxDual aspect room

En-suite to bedroom 2 Fitted with quality 3 piece suite including large corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin and w.c. Part tiled.

Bedroom 3 17’ 11” (5.46m) x 11’ 4” (3.45m) maxPlus raised play loft area 14’ (4.27m) x 10’ (3.05m) maxWealth of exposed timbers and beams.

Bedroom 4 13’ 7” (4.14m) x 11’ 3” (3.43m) max

Family BathroomFitted with quality 4 piece suite including bath, corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin and w.c. Part tiled.Whitelilies is Grade II listed

Modern ground/air source heating system throughout.

The Pool House Heated by modern ground source heating system

Kitchen, Dining and Family Room 18’ 11” (5.77m) x 17’ (5.18m) maxFitted with range of base and eye level units with roll top worktops. Integrated oven and dishwasher.

Sink with mixer tap.

Bathroom fitted with three piece suite including corner shower, wash hand basin in vanity unit and w.c.

Gym 17’ 2” (5.23m) x 16’ 4” (4.98m) max

Pool Room 24’ 3” (7.39m) x 9’ 3” (2.82m ) maxSliding doors to pool area

Steam Room

Sauna

The Pool House

Spiritually the village is well catered for with All Saints’ (Church of England), Our Lady & St Joseph (Roman Catholic) and Christ Church (Free Church), all close by.

Greenwood, former home of the Ellis Family (the past landed gentry of Stock!) is now a luxury hotel, restaurant and health spa with day membership available to village residents.

The thriving shopping centres of Billericay and Chelmsford are only a short car journey away with Lakeside and Bluewater just a little further. Commuters are well served by fast rail links to London Liverpool Street (Approximately 25 minutes each way on the fast train). Stock is blessed with an excellent and regular bus service between Chelmsford and Billericay, the 100 collects every 20 minutes or so during the week and has a drop-off directly outside Billericay railway station with a service all the way to Lakeside shopping centre in West Thurrock. Other bus services also run regularly through the village to other destinations.

We have some of the best secondary schools in the country nearby including Chelmsford High School for Girls and King Edward Grammar for boys, both in Chelmsford. A bus service runs from the village to the grammar schools in Westcliff on Sea and Southend as well as Mayflower Comprehensive in Billericay and the Anglo European in Ingatestone.

No one knows Stock better. If this information has wetted your appetite for a home in Stock, why not come and see us for yourself, you will always be welcome in any one of the 5 village pubs for a cup of coffee or something a little stronger! Or better still pop in to see us for a cup of coffee!

Stock and the pretty villages surrounding it are more than just places to live, they are somewhere to set down roots for generations! So, if you are looking for a home in or around Stock then look no further than M-Estates. Based in Stock, we probably know the village (and villagers!) better than anyone and therefore can bring our local knowledge and experience to bear when it comes to finding you the right property.

Stock village has a well deserved reputation as one of the most desirable residential locations in the south east with many qualities to endear it to

those searching for the rural idyll of a typical English village including cricket on the green, summer fetes, an ancient and beautiful church, cosy pubs, village shops and a strong sense of community – somewhere to belong!

Stock has all this and more including a village post office and general store including a newsagent, newly opened library, excellent off licence, hairdresser and an enviable selection of public houses and restaurants as well as a Primary School with a reputation for high standards of education, all within walking distance of each other, even a new coffee shop which opened in February 2012 – what more can you ask?

Whilst Stock may enjoy a rather cosy ‘Miss Marple’ image, it is far from being stuck in the past with a long list of village based clubs and associations for the young and not so young alike, including drama, Cubs, Scouts, art, photography, gardening, keep fit, drama, yoga and many more, the village even has its own magazine ‘Stock Press’ and web site stock.org both of which provide a useful insight of village life, featuring many of the local activities and events – take a look at the web site for yourself.

Stock is particularly proud of its village hall, built with the help of the local residents; the modern facilities of this excellent community centre are an ideal venue for many of the village activities including social events, exhibitions and special interest markets every month.

Total Approx. Floor Area 5690 Sq FT (529 Sq M)

The Main House (Whitelilies)

The Pool House

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All room dimensions given are approximate measurements.Please be aware that it may NOT be assumed that the fixtures and fittings mentioned in the above details are included within the sale price of the property and may well be subject to separate negotiation. Prospective purchasers should make appropriate enquiries of the vendors to satisfy themselves as to the actual fixtures and fittings included within the sale before proceeding with any purchase if their inclusion or otherwise would have a bearing on

their intention to proceed with the purchase of the property. If in doubt, seek professional advice on this matter. These particulars do not constitute, nor constitute any part of an offer or contract. All measurements are given as a guide; no liability can be accepted for any errors arising therefrom. No responsibility is taken for any other error, omission or misstatement in these particulars. M-Estates do not make or give, whether in these particulars, during negotiations or otherwise any representation whatsoever in relation to this property. Property Misdescriptions Act 1991. The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture, fittings or services and so does not verify they are in working order, fit for their purpose or within ownership of the sellers. Therefore the buyer must assume the information given is incorrect. Neither has the Agent checked the legal documentation to verify legal status of the

property. A buyer must assume the information is incorrect until their solicitors have verified it. Nothing concerning the type of construction or the condition of the structure is to be implied from the photograph/s or plans of the property. The sale particulars may change in the course of time and any interested party is advised to make final inspection of the property prior to exchange of contracts.

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ExternallyTriple garage (23’ (7.01m) x 19’ 6” (5.94m) max plus further single garage / Storage area (20’ (6.10m) x 8’ 1” (2.46m) max

Block of 2 stables and tack room (each 14’ 9” (4.50m) x 8’ 10” (2.69m) max currently put to various other uses but could be used for stabling again if necessary.

Boiler room and further storage room.

Detached open barn with further storage room and room above.

Thatched Japanese style ‘Tea House’

The property is approached via a winding drive leading to a remotely controlled 5 bar gate and access to the large courtyard to the side of the property where the main entries is located.

Set within approximately 5 acres (STLS) of well tended and mature grounds which include both formal and informal gardens, an orchard, wild flower meadow, kitchen garden and lake.

Overlooking the lake is a thatched Japanese ’Tea House’ with power and light.

Various useful outbuildings including the large open barn with storage room to one side and room/storage above.