Heron Chase, Herongate, Brentwood, Essex, CM13

Listed village house, privately situated adjoining Button Common.

Description

Button Hall sits on the edge of Herongate village adjoining Button Common within a conservation area. Button Common is important as the best preserved part of the old Ingrave Common. It is a discreet area of open common, largely tree surrounded, but is anchored to the conservation area by the presence of notable buildings - Heron Court, Button Hall and Friars. The house, which is thought to date back to the18th century, is listed Grade II of architectural or historical interest and has evolved over time to provide a versatile family house with a potential annexe. In the past few years, Button Hall has undergone a programme of sympathetic restoration culminating in a beautifully presented period home with 21st century features, including a bespoke kitchen and updated bathrooms. The house has attractive white rendered elevations under a peg-tiled roof complemented by casement windows and red-brick chimney stacks.

The accommodation has been thoughtfully renovated, combining period charm with modern features, exemplified by a wonderful bespoke kitchen, re-fitted bathrooms together with on-trend period colour tones.

At the front of the house is a cosy sitting room, featuring exposed floor-to-ceiling timber joists and a fireplace with log burner. Beyond, overlooking the courtyard garden, is a spacious home office with exposed timbers, fireplace and three windows. Taking centre stage is a bespoke fitted kitchen with dining and seating area. The kitchen is comprehensively fitted with Shaker-style painted units, anchored around an oak-framed island with seating area. There is an abundance of integrated appliances including dishwasher, double ovens, coffee maker, range-style cooker and wine rack. The room has access to and overlooks the gardens to the south, and there is a good deal of natural light.

From the kitchen an inner hall provides access to a fitted utility room, a cloakroom, store and a walk-in pantry. Beyond, a large reception room includes a wine room. This is a versatile space with potential for use as an annexe, dining, or games room.

On the first floor are four bedrooms. The principal bedroom overlooks the gardens and incorporates fitted wardrobes, a dressing room and traditionally fitted en suite bath/shower room. The three further bedrooms are served by a bespoke bathroom with a slipper bath with shower and screen.

Outside
Double timber gates frame the entrance drive - a gravelled area providing ample parking. The gardens at the front continue to a courtyard area in front of the sitting room/annexe.

The main gardens lie predominantly to the south and have been landscaped by the current owners creating a beautiful environment, planted with a variety of specimen trees dispersed with extensive areas of lawns, enclosed pond, children’s play area, a sunken vegetable garden and greenhouse. Immediately outside the dining room there is a delightful brick-floored terrace ideal for al fresco dining. Adjacent is a large workshop with concrete floor, power and light.

About 0.4 acres.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Shared mains drainage. Gas fired central heating.

Agent's note
Heron Chase is a private road for which four properties (including Button Hall) are responsible for - no costs incurred over the past 10 years.

Location

Brentwood: 2.9 miles (London Liverpool Street: 32 minutes), West Horndon: 2.6 miles (rail service to Fenchurch Street), A127: 1.2 miles, M25: (Junction 29) 1.4 miles. All distances approximate.

Herongate and the neighbouring village of Ingrave have a great deal to offer including the renowned Ingrave Johnstone Church of England Primary School at Herongate, a post office and dentist, three public houses; the Boars Head, The Green Man and The Olde Dog Inn, a cricket pitch and a village hall. The village adjoins some beautiful countryside including Thorndon Country Park to the west. The village is only 2.9 miles to Brentwood and Shenfield, both of which offer a range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities with rail services to London Liverpool Street and 2.6 miles to West Horndon which has a station on the line to Fenchurch Street. There is an excellent choice of both state and private schooling, including Ingrave Johnstone infants and junior school in the village, Brentwood School and St Martin’s.

Square Footage: 2,482 sq ft


Acreage: 0.4 Acres

Directions

From the A127 proceed north onto the A128. Continue for just over a mile. Turn right at Button Common into Heron Court and take the left fork where Button Hall is the first house on the right.

Postcode: CM13 3PP