Property description
Contemporary and individually designed split level family home. Designed with space and location in mind, the principle rooms overlook the impressive gardens (approximately two acres) with far reaching views across countryside towards Chelmsford dependent on season.
In the warmer months the property is screened by deciduous trees allowing privacy for the large \"L shaped\" heated swimming pool. The tiled pool surround leads to a gentle rising staircase with bespoke glass balustrade to an impressive (30' x 19') sun terrace, ideal for al-fresco dining and entertaining.
Internally the Mark Humphrey's designed kitchen benefits from a teardrop shaped granite topped central island with a circular tempered glass dining table and warming plate, traditional cooking areas feature integrated Neff appliances. The room is flooded with natural light from its double aspect; including large fold back glazed doors to the sun terrace. Laundry needs are served by the connected utility room.
The main reception room is over 400 sq ft and doubles up as a cinema room with built in \"Art Acoustic\" sound system with further surround sound speakers. For daytime use the room is a conventional living room and is double aspect with fold back glazed doors to the sun terrace, the room can further be extended in excess of an additional 300 sq ft with double doors leading to the dining/family room.
The impressive master suite is 600 sq ft and incorporates a walk in wardrobe, dressing area and en-suite with \"Hydraspa\" corner bath with spray jets. A further guest suite features en-suite shower room/wc, the final two double bedrooms have exclusive use of the Jack and Jill style bathroom.
Set way back from the road, the property is approached by a long drive and woodland garden screened by trees, mature shrubs and bushes. Ample off street parking leads to a integrated double garage.
This really is a home for all seasons and provides seclusion and privacy whilst benefitting from ample versatile space and style inside and out.
The property is situated in Hockley, which offers a range of local shops, public houses and primary schools and the historic Church of St Peter and Paul. Hockley also benefits from a railway station lying just over half a mile from the property, providing rail services into London Liverpool Street. Nearby Hockley Wood Nature Reserve provides a delightful location for country walks. River's Crouch and Roach offer a good range of sailing facilities.
Two miles to the west of Hockley is Rayleigh, offering an eclectic range of shops, bars and restaurants and social amenities. To the south Leigh on- Sea offers various restaurants around the cobbled streets of Old Leigh and the famous cockle sheds. Southend on-Sea is just over six miles away, benefitting from an airport with flights to domestic and European destinations.
| Entrance Hall | Stairs up and down to upper and lower landings. Two double glazed windows to the front aspect. Oak flooring, radiator.
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| Cloakroom | Double glazed window to the front aspect. A Porcelanosa two piece white suite comprising feature, glass wash hand basin and low level WC. Limestone tiled floor, radiator.
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| Family Room | Double glazed window to the front aspect. French Oak flooring. Radiator. TV point. Double opening doors to
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| Living Room | Large double glazed windows to the rear aspect overlooking the pool, gardens and surrounding countryside. Double glazed bi-fold doors leading to large exterior Entertainment Area. Wall mounted Panasonic HD TV, may remain subject to separate negotiation. Wall mounted ArtAcoustic speakers with additional surround sound ceiling speakers. French Oak flooring. Lutron controlled spot lighting. Three radiators.
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| Kitchen Diner | Double glazed window to the front aspect. Double glazed bi-fold doors leading to large exterior Entertainment Area with views over pool, gardens and countryside. A bespoke Mark Humphrey kitchen comprising of high-end units to eye and base level incorporating large curved granite island with raised granite sink, extensive granite work surface and storage units below. To one end of the granite island is a circular glass dining table with centre warming plate and providing seating for six. Four ring electric Induction NEFF hob. Integrated combi-microwave NEFF oven and Mieli coffee machine. Integrated Amana fridge/freezer. Karndean flooring. Coving to plastered ceiling. Loft hatch with drop down ladder system. TV point. Lutron controlled spot lighting.
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| Utility | Double glazed window to the front aspect. Door with steps down to enclosed, private patio area. Granite work surfaces. Stainless steel single sink drainer unit. Storage cupboard. Plumbing and space for washing machine and dryer. Karndean flooring.
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| Master Bedroom | Large double glazed doors and windows to the rear overlooking the patio, pool, gardens and countryside beyond. French Oak flooring. Plastered ceiling. TV point. Feature wall mounted radiator. Large, polished hardwood archway leading through to
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| Dressing Area | Obscure double glazed window to the side aspect. Wardrobes to one wall, which may remain subject to separate negotiation. French Oak flooring. Feature wall mounted radiator.
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| Walk in Wardrobe | Fitted drawers, rails and shelving. French Oak wood flooring.
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| En-suite | Obscure double glazed window to the side aspect. Four piece luxury suite comprising Porcelanosa large glass sink unit with towel rail and storage shelf, double tray shower enclosure with two adjustable shower heads over, corner Hydraspa bath with spray jets and low level WC. Shaver point. Chrome heated towel rail. Marble tiled flooring and walls.
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| Guest Suite | Double glazed patio doors to the rear overlooking pool, gardens and countryside. Clic step flooring. Radiator
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| En-suite Shower Room | Luxury Porcelanosa three piece suite comprising white wash hand basin with towel rail and glass shelving below, shower enclosure with four centre, body massage jets, shower head and additional adjustable shower head, curved glass screen and drying area and low level WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Ceramic tiled flooring and walls. Decorative coving to plastered ceiling.
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| Bedroom | Double glazed patio doors to the rear overlooking pool, gardens and countryside. Clic step flooring. Radiator
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| Bedroom | Double glazed window to the front and to the side aspects. Built-in wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors. Feature wall mounted radiator.
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| Jack & Jill Bathroom | Three piece suite comprising of corner wash hand basin with towel rail and vanity storage below, large His & Hers Porcelanosa shower steam room with two moulded seats, centre shower head, adjustable shower head and six body massage jets and a low level WC. Heated towel rail. Second door leading to lower landing.
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| Externally | There is a first floor sun terrace accessed via bi-fold doors from the kitchen and lounge with fantastic views over the pool, gardens and countryside. Exterior lighting. Bespoke glass balustrade. Steps leading down to large patio with further steps down to lawns and leading to the heated swimming pool with diving board and slide. Pool house, with power, light and boiler. Pool area leads to vast expanse of lawned gardens. Abundance of mature, established plants, trees and shrubs offering seclusion and privacy
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