Highams, Hockley

Bear Estate Agents are honoured to bring to the market this imposing early 20th century architectural masterpiece. This property has boasted some special guests including two World War Two fighter pilots.

Offering a wealth of imposing features such as two balconies, five to six bedrooms including three bedroom suites, main bathroom, open plan kitchen/dining area, guest WC, utility room, separate lounge with inglenook fire place, formal dining room, small cellar storage, office, gym, plenty of storage, south facing 160ft garden, bespoke built work shop, custom built secluded bar, detached garage and parking for 8 vehicles.

The location offers a short walk to all local amenities such as Hockley Train Station and the ever popular picturesque Village centre. No onward chain.

Frontage - The property is approached by a block paved in and out front driveway with parking for eight vehicles. There is side access, access to a garage, access through into the kitchen and a central front door leading into the entrance porch. Charging point, outside lighting, wall lighting, security systems and covered storm porch.

Porch 5'7" X 4'0" - Double glazing to the side aspects, wood flooring, high ceilings with central ceiling light and internal double doors leading into the main entrance hall.

Grand Entrance Hall 12'9" X 14'10" - Feature fireplace with stone base and feature show log burner, solid wood beams, radiator, doors into the kitchen and dining room, lounge, formal dining room, gym, office, under stairs storage. Stairs to first floor landing.

Cellar / Cloak Room - Steps down, radiator, double glazed window to front, houses the tech box including routing switch for house and garden Wifi.

Kitchen / Diner 14'4" X 11'0" - Open plan kitchen consists of shaker style top and base units with solid wood worktops, central island with granite worktop and storage beneath, sink, mixer taps, space for a dishwasher, doors to the utility room and an archway leading into the dining area and snug. The kitchen further benefits from a five ring range master, tile effect linoleum flooring and classic style radiators.

Dining Area/ Snug 9'9" X 14'5" - A central brick fireplace and log burner, radiator, tile effect linoleum flooring, vaulted ceilings with character beams and double glazed French doors onto the front driveway, double glazed windows to the front, floor to ceiling built in storage cupboard (houses the energy efficient Baxi 400 boiler & megaflo eco hot water cylinder) with door to guest toilet.

Guest Wc 3'3" X 7'3" - Classic style radiator, vanity unit with storage sink, mixer taps, toilet, tiled effect linoleum floors.

Utility Room 3'8" X 18'11" - Tiled floors, high ceilings with velux windows, courtesy door into the rear garden, space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge or freezer.

Lounge 22'3" X 17'2" - Stunning triple width Inglenook fireplace with inset log burner and storage, panelled walls throughout, recess storage, wall lighting, radiator, double glazed windows to the rear and double glazed French doors onto the south facing private rear garden and composite decking.

Dining Room 16'9" X 10'6" - Parquet flooring, radiators, smooth ceilings with central ceiling beam, double glazed windows to the rear and radiator.

Gym 8'10" X 20'11" - Double glazed windows to the rear aspect, double glazed door onto the side leading to the double width sideway and garage. The gym has padded floors throughout, wall mounted mirrors, AV points, power points, radiator, and wall lights. This works well as a secondary office.

Office 8'8" X 13'10" - Double glazed windows to the front, smooth ceilings, feature wall lighting, telephone connection and internet connection, radiator, wood effect floors throughout.

Landing - Power points, radiator, doors to: bedrooms, main bathroom and stairs to second floor landing.

Master Suite 22'3" X 10'7" - Double glazed windows to the south aspect, double glazed French doors onto the wrap around balcony, open space to dressing room and ensuite, smooth ceilings with bespoke coving to ceiling edge and potential for a large sitting area. Door too:-

Rear Balcony - Paved with lights & power. Space for a table and chairs.

Dressing Room 13'2" X 7'2" - Fitted glass display cabinet, hanging storage to both walls, tiled floors, double glazed windows to the rear, underfloor heating and door leading into the ensuite.

Ensuite 8'8" X 7'8" - Double glazed windows to the side, dual sink, vanity unit storage, inbuilt WC, wall mounted heated mirror & shaving points, wall mounted radiator, tiled floors with underfloor heating, walk in shower with heated seats and mood lighting, rainfall shower and recess storage.

Second Bedroom Suite 14'6" X 8'11" - Double glazed windows to the front, spacestorage to one wall, recess storage shelf, wood effect flooring throughout, radiator, smooth ceilings with coving to ceiling edge and door to ensuite.

Ensuite 3'10" X 9'1" - Obscure double glazed windows to the rear, double width enclosed shower with feature tiles, inset spotlights, extractor fan, vanity unit with storage and toilet.

Bedroom Three 14'1" X 11'0" - Double glazed windows to the front and a double glazed diagonal window to the side, radiator, smooth ceilings with coving to ceiling edge and central ceiling light.

Bedroom Four 10'2" X 12'3" - Double glazed windows to rear overlooking the garden and balcony, double glazed door onto the rear balcony, radiator, high ceilings with coving to ceiling edge and central ceiling light.

Main Bathroom 7'3" X 6'10" - Obscure windows to the front, radiator, panelled bath, classic style WC, vanity unit with storage, granite work tops, in built sink and two lever taps.

Second Landing - Vaulted ceilings with windows to the front, double door leading into the upstairs bedroom suite/ reception room and door to bedroom six.

Bedroom Six 8'2" X 8'10" - Double glazed windows to the rear, velux window, wood effect flooring, eaves access and storage space.

Top Floor Suite/ Bedroom Five 27'11 X 12'4 - Double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden, radiator, courtesy door into a large loft storage space, loft hatch, courtesy door leading into the ensuite, double glazed door leading to the front balcony and original wood floors throughout. There is a pull down cinema screen and cinema system. This room was previously used as wartime tea dance room.

Ensuite 6'10" X 5'11" - Smooth ceilings with inset spotlights, wall mounted sink, dual flush WC, enclosed shower, built -in extractor and spotlights. Door to eaves storage.

Front Balcony - New rubber flooring throughout, new coping stones to the edge and uninterrupted views of Hawkwell and Rochford.

Rear Pub 18'2" X 13'0" - Vaulted ceilings with feature central Edison bulb lighting, glazing to the sides and front aspect, entered via double glazed doors, tiled effect flooring, bar, storage, wall mounted electric radiator, TV points. The bar has space for white goods such as fridge, freezer and any other necessary utilities.

Workshop With Toilet 12'6" X 22'4" - Double-glazed windows to the side and front aspects, spotlights, wood floors throughout and potential for storage, power points and a courtesy door leading into a separate toilet. Excellent scope to be converted to a studio.

Rear Garden 160Ft - Composite decking to the width, access via both sides, raised sleeper borders with mature trees and tended shrubs, two large outbuildings, arbour seating area, fitted pizza oven, external water, external power, and excellent entertaining spaces. There is a further purpose built storage shed to the rear.

Garage 20'0 X 12'0 - Electric roller shutter doors. Power & lighting. Courtesy door to side way.

EPC ORDERED : 14.11.23