Church Road, Wickham Bishops, Essex, CM8

A substantial eight bedroom, three storey village home set within grounds approximately 4.45 acres. The property comes with ancillary accommodation, double garage and double cart lodge. There are also views over the church and countryside to the river Blackwater. 7690 sqft.

Accommodation

Ground floor

Pilastered storm porch and entrance door open onto a generous reception hall which gives a great first impression. On your right double doors lead to a spacious triple aspect sitting room with wood burning stove. Moving back through the reception hall, an inner hall gives way to the dining room, cloaks w/c and the snug. A comprehensively fitted bespoke kitchen/breakfast room is complemented by a utility room. From the utility room access is gained to the study which in turn gives way to the dual aspect family room.

First floor

Ascending the returning stair case a galleried landing gives way to two double bedrooms. The principal bedroom comes with dressing room and large en-suite bathroom with shower. Bedroom two also comes with dressing area and en-suite shower. An inner hall gives way to three further bedroom which are serviced by a family bathroom.

Second floor

Taking the stairs to the second floor landing you will find three good size bedrooms, one coming with en-suite bathroom whilst a family bathroom serves the remaining two bedrooms.

Outside

There are two separate entrances to the property, both via electric gates. Bishops is set back from the road offering a private setting. Electric gates open onto an expansive driveway offering ample parking for several cars. There is a double cart lodge and double garage with accommodation above.

The principal area of gardens are to the South side of the house and contain extensive lawned areas together with a variety of flowers, trees and shrubs; immediately adjacent to the house is a raised decked sun terrace with further lowered terrace. Beyond the garden are paddocks and hard tennis Court.

To the side of the house there is a private garden area with raised lawn and flower beds and low retaining wall, bark path with sleepers, patio area, flowers, trees and shrubs.

The Annex

An independent driveway leads to the detached annex which comprises of two reception rooms, one being currently used as a hot tub room, open plan kitchen/living/dining area, shower room and w/c.

What’s Nearby

The village of Wickham Bishops is a popular location within Essex and the centre of an active community. The village is well served by local amenities, notably the Church of St Bartholomew’s, village hall, library, general store with Post Office, doctors surgery, restaurant and nearby Public House.
There is also a sports field with a cricket club, football teams and tennis courts. The town of Witham is just 3 miles to the west offering a greater range of shops including supermarkets, together with its railway station providing a regular service to London Liverpool Street with an approximate journey time of 45 minutes. The nearby city of Chelmsford is just 9 miles to the south west providing a full and comprehensive range of commercial, shopping and entertainment amenities.

This area, at the heart of Essex, is well placed for numerous leisure activities including a number of golf clubs in the area, together with the River Blackwater to the east catering for a broad range of walking, bird watching and sailing pursuits. The area is also particularly well served for all levels of education; both private and state.