Property description

‘Possibly’ the prettiest cottage we have ever seen!

It’s thought there has been a home where ‘Broadmore’ now sits since the end of the 15th century but the present property, thought to be the oldest consistently inhabited house in the area, is ‘mostly’ a mere 500 years or so old!

To get some idea of the history of ‘Broadmore’ you have to consider that around the time the first ‘FOR SALE ‘ board went up outside, Henry VIII was on the throne in England and wondering what to do with the first of his six wives, Thomas Cromwell (of Wolf Hall Fame) was plotting her down fall and Michelangelo had just finished painting the ceiling of the Sistine chapel in Rome. To say ‘Broadmore’ has seen some life therefore would be an understatement!

Sitting on a plot of approximately 1.8+ acres (STLS) and enclosed by well established trees and hedges offering a high level of privacy and seclusion, blink and you could almost miss ‘Broadmore’ and that is just how the present Vendors like it! That said, as you pull on to the shingle drive which leads to the property you can’t but be impressed by the sheer picturesque charm of this ’chocolate box pretty’ thatched cottage and the immaculately maintained grounds, all of which sit along a quiet country lane and yet are just a short walk from the centre of this ever popular and sought after historic village.

Extended and completely refurbished to an exceptionally high standard after the present owners purchased the property in 2000, work which took some 2 years in all, the property also had the thatch replaced as well as the construction of a large oak framed 3 car cart lodge in 2013 and the replacement of the thatch in 2014.

The interior is equally impressive having been lovingly and sympathetically restored and extended to retain the original character of the property, including a wealth of exposed timbers and beams, whilst incorporating many contemporary features which make life just that little bit more comfortable.

Stock Village

Stock village has a well deserved reputation as one of the most desirable 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 Off Licence and news agency), coffee shop, library, florist and an enviable selection of public houses and restaurants as well as a junior school with a reputation for high standards of education, all within walking distance of each other - what more could you ask for?

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, yoga and many more, the village even has it’s own magazine ‘Stock Press’ and web site stock.org, both of which provide a useful insight of village life, featuring many 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 most months.

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). We also have an excellent regular bus service (the 100) running from Chelmsford to Basildon and Lakeside via Billericay with a stop right outside the Billericay railway station. The 100 picks up in the village very 20 minutes or so throughout the week.

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. Mayflower Comprehensive in Billericay and the Anglo European in Ingatestone are nearer and a bus collects in the village for the grammar schools in Westcliff on Sea and Southend.

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 a place 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

GROUND FLOOR

Kitchen, Breakfast & Family Room 26’ 7” (8.10m) x 12’ 4” (3.75m) max

Stunning fitted kitchen, breakfast and family room with space for large kitchen table and chairs as well as a family area to sit and enjoy the view of the beautiful garden via double French patio doors leading to the patio area and garden beyond.

Extensive range of quality base and eye level units, including display units, in hand crafted and hand painted solid maple with timber work tops and reproduction limestone floor.

Large 4 oven gas fired AGA range with 2 covered hob plates and further warming plate. Integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Space for large American style fridge/freezer.

Double French farmhouse sink with mixer tap.

N.B Gas fired underfloor heating throughout the ground floor.

Utility / Laundry Room 11’ (3.35m) x 11’ (3.00m) max

Fitted with a range of base and eye level units with work surfaces and incorporating single drainer sink with mixer tap. Space and plumbing etc for washing machine and tumble dryer. Double storage cupboard with hanging space. Painted flag stone flooring. Door to garden and reproduction limestone floor.

Sitting Room 18’ 3” (5.55m) x 13’ 11” (4.25m) max

Delightful room overlooking front garden and featuring a quaint front door of the property. Benefiting from a wealth of exposed timbers and beams as well as a beautiful inglenook fireplace with solid oak bressummer inset with attractive multi-fuel log burning stove. Natural limestone flooring.

Storage cupboards

Ground floor bedroom / Study 12’ 9” (4.20m) x 11’ 6” (3.50m) max

Another charming room which could be put to any number of uses including a ground floor bedroom, play room or study.

Triple aspect and again benefitting from exposed timbers and beams and another beautiful inglenook fireplace with solid oak bressummer inset with multi-fuel burning stove. Natural limestone flooring.

Storage cupboard.

Family Bathroom 11’ (3.35m) x 10’ 3” (3.12m) max

Fitted with quality 3 piece suite in white including panel bath which includes shower cubicle and glass door, w.c and wash hand basin.

Extensive range of fitted bathroom cabinets.

Chrome ladder style heated towel rail / radiator. Part tiled.

Ground floor shower room / wet room 7’ 3” (2.22m) x 5’ 9” (1.75) max

Fitted with quality shower, w.c and wash hand basin.

Extensive range of fitted bathroom cabinets.

Chrome ladder style heated towel rail / radiator. Part tiled.

FIRST FLOOR

Master Bedroom 18’ 4” (5.60m) x 13’ 11” (4.25m ) max

Delightful room with vaulted ceiling and wealth of exposed timbers and beams.

Painted solid timber flooring.

Bedroom 2  13’ 11” (4.25m) x 13’ 1” (4.00m) max

Another charming vaulted double aspect room with wealth of exposed timbers and beams.

Painted solid timber flooring.

OUTSIDE

Oak framed triple cart lodge 33’ 4” (10.17m) x 11’ 5” (5.67m) max

1 enclosed garage plus 2 open car ports plus further storage area. Power and lighting.

The property is approached via a remotely controlled secure timber 5 bar gate. Shingle drive leading to the property, cart lodge, large parking area and garden.

We understand the property occupies a plot of just over 1.8 acres (STLS) and is mostly laid to lawn with some raised flower beds.

There are a number of well established specimen trees within the grounds and the property is surrounded by trees and mature hedging providing a high level of privacy and seclusion from the lane.

It should be noted that a public footpath runs through the property from Madles Lane to Well Lane, Stock but the present Vendors tell us this has not caused any problems what so ever during their occupation of ‘Broadmore’.

The property is ideally located for the A12, A127, A130 and beyond. Main line stations to London Liverpool Street at Billericay, Ingatestone, Chelmsford or Shenfield offering fast and efficient service from just 26 minutes.

N.B  We understand the thatch was replaced in 2014.

All room dimensions given above 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.

Property Features :

• Charming and immaculately presented part thatched 3 bedroom period cottage thought to date back aro
• Offered in immaculate order throughout with recent additions and refurbishment carried out by the p
• Stunning fitted kitchen, breakfast and family room with many integrated appliances and large AGA ra
• Wealth of exposed beams and timbers throughout
• Delightful lounge with log burner