£3,995,000 6 bedroom detached house for sale East Hanningfield Road, Howe Green, Sandon, Nr Chelmsford, CM2

Tenure: Freehold

Set within a semi rural type location enjoying fabulous farmland views to the rear from its elevated location is this exceptional modern country home set within its own grounds and gardens of approximately 1.25 acres (unmeasured). Over the last seven years the property has undergone an extensive programme of rebuilding to an impressive standard which absolutely must be viewed to be fully appreciated. A particular feature of the property is the entertaining and leisure complex of around 110’ x 17’ which incorporates a games room, shower and wash rooms, kitchen/bar area and the main extensively glazed entertaining area which itself has a spa with waterway leading out to the magnificent swimming pool of 40’ x 20’ with white granite patio surround. We would add that the property does require some finishing works which would allow a discerning purchaser to put their own stamp to the their new country home.

ENTRANCE: Double doors to the entrance hall.

ENTRANCE HALL: Cloaks cupboards. Glazed double doors through to the reception hall.

RECEPTION HALL: Oak staircase leading to the first floor part galleried landing lit by a full height double glazed arched window to the rear.

DRAWING ROOM 27’4” X 19’: Full width double glazed folding doors to the rear overlooking the gardens with farmland beyond. Substantial fireplace with walnut surround and further matching walnut storage and display cabinets to one wall. Feature inset ceiling lighting. Steps and glazed double doors from the reception hall.

DINING ROOM 18’5” X 14’: Double glazed bay to the front. Low voltage lighting. Wall light points. Recess for an aquarium.

OFFICE/TV ROOM 19’10” X 16’: Double glazed windows to the front. Low voltage lighting.

GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM: Part tiled walls. Low level WC and wash hand basin to be fitted. Double glazed window to the front.

UTILITY ROOM: A range of base and eye level units. Butler sink unit. Double glazed window to the side. Door to the garage, further ground floor cloakroom and door to the plant room.

KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM 35'5" X 29'2" MAXIMUM < 19': A particular feature of the property being a fabulous area incorporating a kitchen area.
Custom fitted in range of maple cabinets beneath marble tops with matching eye level units and lighting above. Stainless steel ovens and microwaves. Built-in dishwasher. Marble sink unit and ceramic hob. Built-in fridge and freezer. Wooden flooring. Open plan through to the family area where there is to be a feature fireplace yet to be fitted. Double glazed bay to the front. Double glazed door to one side. Feature chrome and marble spiral staircase leading to the first floor. The main feature of this fabulous room is the full width, full height double glazed folding doors overlooking and leading to the rear garden.

LAUNDRY ROOM 8’1” X 8’: Fitted in a range of white fronted cabinets beneath marble worktops. Heated towel rail. Double glazed window to the front. Built-in washing machines and tumble dryers.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Oak turned balustrade. Full height double glazed arched window to the rear affording the views. Further staircase with cupboard beneath leading to the second floor. Double glazed window to the front.

FIRST FLOOR CLOAKROOM: Double glazed window to the front. White low level WC and square bowl.

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE: Being split level having a bedroom area and mezzanine. The bedroom area overall measures approximately 31’ x 18’7” incorporating a fully double glazed rear window complete to the apex affording the views over the gardens and farmland and double glazed folding doors leading to a rear balcony. Within the bedroom measurement there are dressing areas and an en suite bathroom which is yet to be fitted. The mezzanine level of 20’ x 16’4” has access from the second floor landing with glass balustrading overlooking the bed area and obviously enjoying the benefit of the full height double glazed rear window with the views.

SECOND FLOOR BEDROOM TWO 25’ X 12’: Double glazed window and double glazed French doors affording the views. Low voltage lighting. Eaves storage space. Door a small storage area to one end with base cupboards having drawers and cupboards beneath, tiled flooring 11’10” x 6’2”.

EN SUITE BATHROOM/WC: White low level WC, double width rectangular bowl and jacuzzi bath. Low voltage lighting. Marble tiled floor. Double glazed window to the rear.

FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM THREE 19’1” X 12’5”: Double glazed windows to the front. A range of fitted wardrobes/storage cupboards.

EN SUITE BATHROOM/WC: Fully tiled walls. Marble tiled floor. White suite comprising low level WC, a rectangular bowl unit and a sunken bath. Heated towel rail.

BEDROOM FOUR 18’8” X 10’8”: Wooden flooring. Double fitted wardrobe cupboard. Double glazed windows to the rear.

EN SUITE BATHROOM/WC: Fully tiled walls. Ceramic tiled floor. White suite comprising low level WC, square vanity unit and panelled bath with independent shower fittings. Heated towel rail.

BEDROOM FIVE 14’ X 14’: Double glazed window to the rear. Wooden flooring. Fitted wardrobe cupboards to one wall with double bed recess.

EN SUITE BATHROOM/WC: Fully tiled walls and floor. White suite comprising low level WC, rectangular bowl and panelled bath with independent shower fittings. Double glazed window to the front.

BEDROOM SIX 13’10” X 9’7”: A feature bedroom having double glazed arched window to the front. Double glazed windows on two further walls and a semi vaulted ceiling. Built-in wardrobe cupboard.

EN SUITE BATHROOM/WC: Fully tiled to the walls and floor in marble. Low level WC, panelled bath with independent shower fittings and rectangular bowl. Double glazed window to the front.

EXTERIOR: As previously mentioned the property is set within a semi rural location yet has easy access to major road links of the A130, A12 leading to the M25 and easy access to rail links at nearby Chelmsford or Ingatestone.

The property itself is set within grounds and gardens of approximately 1.25 acres (unmeasured). Over the past seven years or so the property has undergone an enormous programme of rebuilding and extension to exacting standards and quality but still has areas both internally and externally requiring completion which would allow a discerning purchaser to put their own stamp on their new home to their own tastes and designs.

The property has a frontage retained by trees, shrubs, bushes and hedging. A block paved driveway provides off-road car parking for many vehicles and leads to a treble width garage. Vehicular access at one side leads to the rear garden.

TREBLE WIDTH GARAGE 32’ X 20’: Three electrically operated up and over doors. Power and light.

REAR GARDEN: The rear gardens are again obviously a particular feature of the property having been extensively laid and landscaped. Off the back of the house there is a white granite terrace and further red brick sitting areas. The terrace leads to a large well tended lawn retained by low red brick walling. Adjacent to which block paved pathways lead through to the entertaining and leisure complex.

ENTERTAINING & LEISURE COMPLEX: Being a modern contemporary style building largely glazed overlooking the pool. The building itself measures approximately 110’ x 17’ incorporating a plant room. At one end there is the GAMES ROOM 21’2” x 17’3”. A hallway gives access both SHOWER and CLOAKROOMS. The main room being a SPLIT LEVEL ENTERTAIING AREA measuring approximately 60’ X 17’ being fully double glazed to one wall overlooking the garden and pool area. This area is split level to incorporate a FITTED KITCHEN and BAR, seating and entertaining areas and an INSET TILED SPA with waterway leading through to the external fully tiled SWIMMING POOL 42’ X 20’ with electrically operated covers and an extensive white granite patio surround.

The garden then leads to further lawns where there is also found a DETACHED STUDIO/ LIBRARY built in-keeping with the leisure complex measuring approximately 19’ X 12’4” incorporating a large cloakroom area and garden store. Adjacent to which there is a feature substantial rockery, water feature with the water meandering down its own small man made stream to the man made pond at the bottom of the garden. Beyond which there are the views over adjacent farmland.