Property description

Walkers are delighted to present for sale 'The Cottage', widely held as one of the finest period homes in Ingatestone.

Ideally situated within short walking distance of Ingatestone Mainline Railway station, the property offers accommodation three reception rooms, a good size entrance hall, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, ground floor cloakroom, five bedrooms - one with en-suite - and a family bathroom. There is excellent potential to extend to the rear to create an orangery or similar room, subject to the usual consents, and whilst the property is within the Ingatestone conservation area, we understand it is not Listed.

Standing on a good size plot and offering attractive elevations with beautiful symmetry, the property was built in the main in 1854, with older origins to the rear in the form of a red brick 'wing'. Superb period features include high ceilings, fine brickwork, large sash windows, original wrought iron railings to the front and original internal joinery. Externally the property offers a superb, mature garden with a south/south-west aspect, giving excellent sunlight from early until late. There is also a detached garage and a good size driveway to the left hand side of the house (looking from the road).

This is an exciting opportunity to create a stunning village home. High demand is expected and we would therefore recommend an early viewing appointment.

DRIVEWAY:
The property offers a driveway to the left hand side as you face the property with parking for three/four vehicles with access to a one and a half width garage with additional storage space beside or potential for an additional parking space.

Stone steps lead to front garden with a stone path leading to the front door and front gate/railings where access can be gained to the canopied central porch area. Period door leads to -

FEATURES:
The property benefits from many original features throughout, including dado rails, picture rails, original fireplaces, original attractive sash windows, four panel internal doors, high ceilings and original coving.

ENTRANCE HALL:
6.53m (21ft 5in) max x 1.83m (6ft 0in) max
An attractive entrance hall with stairs rising ahead of the front door to first floor landing. Hallway to rear gives access to a Georgian style glazed door to rear garden, doors give access to lounge, dining room, ground floor cloakroom and kitchen, double radiator, two additional sliding sash windows.

DRAWING ROOM:
7.42m (24ft 4in) into bay x 3.96m (13ft 0in)
A superb room filled with many fine period features including a square bay with timber sash windows to front elevation with two further sliding sash windows to side elevation overlooking the glorious Magnolia tree and garden beyond. Central cast iron open fireplace with period surround and tiled hearth flanked by a matching pair of recessed bookcases, dado rail, coving to ceiling, four double radiators.

DINING ROOM:
5m (16ft 5in) x 3.96m (13ft 0in)
Square bay with timber sash windows to front elevation, central fireplace with wood burning stove and cast iron/marble surround with marble hearth, flanked by a pair of matching bookcases with storage cupboards below, dado & picture rails, coving to ceiling, double radiator.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM:
6.05m (19ft 10in) x 3.63m (11ft 11in)
Accessed via two steps from the hallway level. Comprising a good size kitchen area with adjacent dining area, two Georgian style sash windows overlooking gardens, a good range of Shaker/farmhouse style wall and base units with an additional free standing central island with space for two stools, integrated fridge/freezer, large inset ceramic butler sink with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, space for range oven with black Rangemaster extractor canopy above, oak flooring, exposed timbers to ceiling, additional high level window providing natural light to the dining area, double radiator, door provides access to -

PLAYROOM/GARDEN ROOM:
4.39m (14ft 5in) x 3.61m (11ft 10in)
A bright room with sash window overlooking the garden with an additional set of Georgian style part glazed doors giving access to the patio, exposed painted brick wall with fireplace open, arched brick mantle, fitted shelving unit, recessed downlighting, door to -

UTILITY ROOM:
3.61m (11ft 10in) x 2.92m (9ft 7in)
Glazed door to patio, small timber window to side elevation, selection of fitted base units to match kitchen with oak worktops, inset single bowl sink with mixer tap, space for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, floor mounted oil fired central heating boiler.

GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM:
Fitted with a two piece suite comprising vanity wash hand basin and close coupled WC, obscure glazed window to rear elevation, radiator.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
6.5m (21ft 4in) max x 1.83m (6ft 0in) max
A bright landing with attractive sash window to front elevation. There are two areas to the landing with an additional corridor leading to the rear wing measuring 20'3 with an additional sliding sash window to the garden elevation. Two double radiators, doors to all first floor accommodation.

BEDROOM ONE:
4.14m (13ft 7in) x 4.22m (13ft 10in)
A bright, dual aspect room with two sliding sash windows, double radiator, plumbing available for en-suite if required.

BEDROOM TWO:
4.11m (13ft 6in) x 3.71m (12ft 2in)
Sash window to front elevation, two fitted wardrobes either side of chimney breast, double radiator.

FAMILY BATHROOM:
3.45m (11ft 4in) x 2.03m (6ft 8in)
Fitted with a three piece white suite comprising vanity wash hand basin, close coupled WC with concealed cistern and panel enclosed bath with fitted shower head and mixer taps, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, recessed downlighting, obscure glazed sash window to rear elevation, fully tiled walls and tiled floor, wall mounted chrome ladder style towel rail.

BEDROOM THREE:
5.08m (16ft 8in) x 3.76m (12ft 4in)
Located at the rear of the property and could serve as the master bedroom. Two sliding sash windows overlooking the garden and an additional sash window to the opposite side of the room, fitted double wardrobe, double radiator, additional single radiator, door to -

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM:
3.05m (10ft 0in) to front of wardrobes x 2.57m (8ft 5in)
Fitted with a three piece suite comprising shower enclosure with glass door, close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin, additional storage with a double wardrobe with sliding doors, further double wardrobe and a single storage cupboard all with full height storage, fully tiled walls, extractor fan, tiled floor, period corner storage unit, radiator, sliding sash window to garden elevation.

BEDROOM FOUR:
2.64m (8ft 8in) x 3.02m (9ft 11in)
Sash window to side elevation, fitted shelving, fitted double cupboard, attractive period mid height four panel window to corridor, radiator.

BEDROOM FIVE:
3.23m (10ft 7in) x 2.67m (8ft 9in)
Sliding sash window to side elevation, double radiator, space for wardrobes. If bedroom three were to be used as the master bedroom this could be converted to an adjoining dressing room.

GARAGE:
Detached from the property and adjoining the neighbouring garage, with up and over door.

GARDENS:
A totally un-overlooked mature garden with a sunny south west/west aspect measuring approximately 60ft x 70ft (un-measured).

Property Features :

• 5 bedrooms
• Detached house