Brock Hill, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7NR

Sitting on an approx. 0.27 acre plot on the edge of Wickford and just 0.9 miles from the train station and high street, this exceptional four bedroom detached residence offers a rare combination of cutting-edge smart home technology, outstanding interior design, and a thoughtfully landscaped ½-acre plot. Behind double electric gates and a carriage driveway, the home immediately sets a tone of exclusivity and style.

Offering over 3000sqft of living space, the property is thoughtfully arranged across two floors, featuring high-specification finishes throughout. From the moment you step into the wider-than-average hallway-with underfloor heating, fingerprint entry, and Control4 automation-you're immersed in the luxurious, connected living this home provides. The ground floor also includes a home office, cinema room, playroom, and a hidden server room-the true 'brain' of this fully automated house.

The heart of the home lies in the open-plan kitchen/family/dining room, which is as functional as it is stylish. Designed by Solo Kitchens, it features Bosch appliances, quartz worktops, bi-folding doors, ceiling speakers, and ambient lighting-all integrated into the Control4 system. This sociable space flows into a dedicated bar/games room and an elegant covered veranda, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living ideal for entertaining.

Upstairs, four generously sized double bedrooms are complemented by a luxurious principal suite with dressing room and a spa-like four-piece bathroom finished in Calacatta-style tiles and Villeroy & Boch fittings. Each room features CAT 5 cabling, Heatmiser-controlled heating, and selected ceiling speakers, ensuring smart functionality across every inch of the home.

The rear garden is equally impressive and takes entertaining to the next level. A vast hardwood deck leads to a porcelain patio with a full outdoor kitchen-complete with a quartz bar, commercial cooler space, and a premium Heston Blumenthal BBQ. Further highlights include a fire pit area, integrated lighting and audio, and a tranquil woodland section where children can explore and local wildlife wanders freely.

Offering a rare balance of rural privacy, town accessibility and solar panels giving added energy efficiency , this highly upgraded home provides both the space and sophistication for modern family life-all within easy reach of London by rail.


HALLWAY

Wider than average, the composite entrance door with a side glazed panel ensures this home makes the grand first impression it deserves. A fingerprint and code entry system provides secure access while offering a glimpse into the advanced Control4 Smart Home system that runs throughout.

An entry door mat and engineered oak wood flooring-complete with underfloor heating-flow seamlessly throughout the ground floor.

A turned wooden staircase with matching handrail and balustrades adds to the grandeur. From the hallway, there is access to an under-stairs storage cupboard, along with doors opening into all principal ground floor rooms.


PLAYROOM 3.23m x 2.56m (10'7 x 8'5)

Featuring a front-facing window and inset downlighters, this bright and comfortable room continues the oak flooring and benefits from underfloor heating, managed via a Heatmiser thermostat.


CINEMA ROOM 5.9m x 4.23m (19'4 x 13'11)

Equipped with a 4K projector and surround sound system, this dedicated cinema room delivers a true theatrical experience.

Blackout blinds and a brick-built fireplace with wood-burning stove add a cosy, intimate atmosphere that rivals even the Everyman!


HOME OFFICE 3.23m x 2.54m (10'7 x 8'4)

Tucked quietly to the front of the house, this practical office space enjoys natural light and is finished with the same Oak wood flooring and underfloor heating for year-round comfort.


SERVER ROOM / COMMS CUPBOARD

This is the technological heart of the home.

Here you'll find the full suite of Control4 systems and connectivity-managing everything from Virgin and Sky inputs to the home's advanced lighting, media, and security systems.


UTILITY ROOM 2.54m x 2.02m (8'4 x 6'8)

A thoughtfully designed space featuring patterned tiled flooring and a handmade bespoke Solo Kitchen. The sleek white cabinetry with black handles, brick-bond tiled splashbacks, and a sink with flex-neck mixer tap all combine style with function.

There's space for a washing machine, tumble dryer, and fridge freezer, while a corner cupboard discreetly houses the Vaillant boiler.


KITCHEN / FAMILY ROOM / DINING ROOM 11.58m max x 8.02m (38' max x 26'4)

This is a space where friends will congregate, and stories will be shared. You will never grow tired of the versatility of this area and the lifestyle that it will give you.

The design includes a ceiling coffer with integrated lighting, a skylight window with electric blinds, and two sets of aluminium bi-fold doors. Ceiling speakers, a Control4-integrated TV screen, and an iPad control panel link to the home's gate, TV, lights, audio, front door, and CCTV. Pre-programmed LED lighting scenes are also tailored for breakfast, formal dining, or relaxed evenings.

Created by Solo Kitchens, the sleek cabinetry and quartz-wrapped breakfast bar (seating five) integrate a Bosch double oven, single oven, microwave, warming tray, Bosch induction hob with extractor, and Bosch dishwasher. There's a pop-up power station, space for an American-style fridge freezer, and, naturally, underfloor heating.

The sitting area lies beneath the skylight by the bifolds, while a dedicated dining zone sits at the opposite end of the room-also adjacent to the second set of bifold doors, which open to the covered outdoor veranda.


OUTDOOR / COVERED VERANDA 4.23m x 3.86m (13'11 x 12'8)

An outdoor extension of the interior living space, this covered veranda features built-in speakers, a skylight, and a wall-mounted heater-ideal for cooler evenings and year-round entertaining.


BAR / GAMES ROOM 3.42m x 10.28m (33'9 x 11'3)

Conveniently located just off the kitchen and overlooking the rear deck, this fun, functional room enjoys underfloor heating and large side glazed panels plus bifold doors opening onto the deck.

A quartz-wrapped bar seats five and includes a small sink and double glass-fronted drinks fridge. TV points are at both ends, built-in speakers, downlights, and a lighting coffer with programmable LED scenes make this a perfect venue for entertaining or relaxing.

Adjoining this space is the downstairs WC, as well as two glazed doors leading to the side of the house and rear deck.


DOWNSTAIRS WC

In keeping with the high standard of the main bathrooms, this cloakroom is fitted with quality Villeroy & Boch sanitaryware and includes a push-button WC and a wall-mounted hand basin with a Hansgrohe tap. Stylish tiling completes the look.


LANDING

This spacious first-floor landing features white-painted balustrades and a front-facing window that creates a lovely spot to sit and reflect.
Doors open to each of the bedrooms.


MAIN BEDROOM 4.97m x 3.27m plus dormer (16'4 x 10'9 plus dormer)

With two front-facing windows, inset ceiling spotlights, and integrated speakers, this principal suite also features an air-conditioning unit for year-round comfort.

A Heatmiser thermostat-compatible with mobile control-ensures optimal temperature control, continuing the smart-home functionality of the ground floor.


DRESSING ROOM 4.13m x 2.53m (13'7 x 8'4)

Fitted by Hammonds, this thoughtfully arranged dressing room includes integrated ceiling speakers and ample hanging and storage space. A recessed alcove, discreetly hidden behind the open door, provides the perfect area for shoe storage.


FOUR-PIECE ENSUITE BATHROOM

A luxurious sanctuary, the ensuite is fully tiled with Calacatta-style porcelain. A marble top with twin countertop basins pairs beautifully with the Villeroy & Boch sanitaryware, including a freestanding bath with floor-mounted Hansgrohe taps.

Additional features include a walk-in drench shower with separate hand attachment, push-button WC, graphite-coloured obscured windows, a backlit LED mirror, and a black heated towel rail.


BEDROOM TWO 3.56m x 3.34m (11'8 x 10'11)

A front-facing double bedroom featuring eaves storage, Heatmiser thermostat, high-level CAT 5 cabling points, and TV connection points-ideal for a guest suite or teenager's retreat.


BEDROOM THREE 3.69m x 2.42m (12'1 x 7'11)

Overlooking the rear garden, this bright double bedroom has a fitted blind, CAT 5 and TV points, an air-conditioning unit, Heatmiser thermostat and pre-installed CCTV cabling-perfect for use if needed as a nursery.


BEDROOM FOUR 3.69m x 2m plus dormer (12'1 x 6'7 plus dormer)

Another generously sized double room, this one also faces the rear and comes equipped with a Heatmiser thermostat and CAT 5 cabling for seamless integration of smart tech.

BATHROOM

Fitted with premium Villeroy & Boch sanitaryware, this beautifully appointed bathroom boasts underfloor heating and dual aspect windows.

It includes a large walk-in shower with a drench head and handheld attachment, a modern vanity unit with wash basin and mixer taps, a push-button WC, and a two-person bath with thermostatic taps and hand shower-an ideal space for relaxation.


OUTSIDE


FRONT

Two pairs of electronically controlled gates, divided by a central landscaped shrub bed, provide secure access to the sweeping carriage driveway, combining convenience with impressive kerb appeal.


REAR GARDEN

Commencing with a durable and expansive hardwood Ipe deck, this generous garden has been landscaped to offer year-round enjoyment.

The deck leads to a porcelain-paved zone, where you'll find an exceptional outdoor kitchen.

Covered for all-weather use, it features quartz worktops, hot and cold water, and space for a commercial-grade double cooler. The centrepiece is the Heston Blumenthal 'Hub?' electric/gas barbecue with integrated rotisserie-touted as the ultimate in outdoor cooking.

Ambient lighting, outdoor speakers, and a porcelain pathway with additional lighting and a water feature (all connected to the Control4 system) lead to another social seating space where adjoining a bespoke fire pit with stone-built seating creates a natural area to gather.

At the far end, a woodland garden offers a tranquil escape-ideal for children, gardeners, or simply observing the local muntjac deer that occasionally wander through.