Church Lane, Hutton, Brentwood

A very fine early 18th Century period six bedroom country house situated in magnificent well tended grounds of 0.695 acre that provide far reaching and expansive panoramic views of surrounding open countryside. The property has the benefit of a rural location, in fact it is in a metropolitan green belt area, within a conservation area, yet is within easy reach of Shenfield Mainline Railway Station and good local schools. The grounds are maintained to a very high standard and this handsome period property has bright and spacious accommodation, retaining many of the original period features.

Steps rise to a pair of glazed double doors with windows to either side that open to the:-

Entrance Porch - From here a wood panelled glazed front door with arched window above opens to:-

Entrance Hall - A most pleasant entrance into this characterful family home. Of split level, a staircase rises to the first floor landing and below this is a useful storage cupboard fitted with hanging rail and light. From the storage cupboard, a latch opens to a staircase that leads down to the cellar. Exposed floorboards. Dado rail. Decorative coved cornice to ceiling and ceiling rose. Two radiators. Door to:-

Cellar - 6.12m x 4.32m (20'1 x 14'2) - Presently used for storage.

Inner Hall - Additional cloaks cupboard with hanging rail and shelving over and cupboards above. An oak glazed door with stain glass insert leads outside. Door to:-

Ground Floor Shower Room - Fitted with a tiled shower enclosure, a Hermitage vanity wash hand basin with cupboards below and back to wall WC with concealed cistern. Tiling to the floor. The walls are partially tiled with decorative border. Heated towel rail. Obscure double glazed window to rear elevation. Coved cornice to ceiling.

Morning Room - 4.83m x 4.34m (15'10 x 14'3) - This room draws light from a feature square bay window to the front with seat that provides delightful views across the surrounding well tended gardens. A central focal point of this room is a feature decorative wooden fireplace that incorporates a gas coal effect fire with brick surround and tiled hearth. This room is further illuminated by a double glazed window to the side elevation with radiator below. Decorative coved cornice to ceiling and dado rail. Connecting door to kitchen.

Drawing Room - 4.83m x 4.47m (15'10 x 14'8) - A magnificent bright and spacious room of good proportions. This room draws light from a feature square bay window that provides views of the extensive and surrounding grounds. A central focal point of this room is a feature decorative fireplace with marble surround and hearth. Decorative coved cornice to ceiling. Three wall light points. Radiator.

Inner Hall - Beams to the ceiling add to the character of this property. Two wall light points. Doors to dining room and drawing room.

Dining Room - 6.48m x 4.47m (21'3 x 14'8) - Approached from the inner hall is this grand room of an ideal size for evening entertaining. A double glazed bay window to rear elevation overlooks the garden and open countryside beyond. Beams to ceiling. Glazed double doors open to the conservatory.

Lounge - 9.42m x 5.99m (30'11 x 19'8) - A magnificent room of grand proportions. Light is drawn into this room from the front, side and rear elevations. Coved cornice to ceiling and dado rail. Four wall light points. A key feature is an impressive brick facing inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove and brick work continuing along the adjacent wall. Door to:-

Conservatory - 5.99m x 2.87m (19'8 x 9'5) - A much enjoyed later addition to this family home fitted with double glazed windows and french doors that open to the rear gardens.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 4.70m x 4.34m (15'5 x 14'3) - A beautifully appointed kitchen fitted with a fine quality range of units that comprise base cupboards, drawers and matching wall cabinets along all four walls. A long granite worktop incorporates a one and a quarter bowl sink unit with Victorian style mixer tap and ribbed granite drainer and tiled splashbacks. To the centre of the room is an island unit with an overhang that provides a breakfast bar capable of seating four people with ease. Exposed ceiling beams add to the character within this kitchen. The kitchen is illuminated by a UPVC double glazed bay window to the rear elevation in addition to a UPVC double glazed window to the side. Wall mounted gate entry system. Spotlights to the ceiling. Space for cooking range and dishwasher. Integrated appliances to remain include a fridge and freezer. A connecting door to hall way and door to:-

Utility Room 1 - 3.15m x 2.54m (10'4 x 8'4) - A continuation of the units from the kitchen/breakfast room that comprise base cupboards, drawers and a tall cupboard with matching granite worktops. Space and plumbing below for domestic appliance. Spotlights to ceiling. UPVC double glazed window to side elevation. Radiator. Door to:-

Utility Room 2 - 4.19m x 2.97m (13'9 x 9'9) - An excellent companion to the utility room fitted with a modern range of cupboards and drawers with contrasting worktop over incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap. Space and plumbing for domestic appliance. Contemporary style wood effect flooring. UPVC double glazed window to side elevation. Radiator. A glazed door leads outside. Door to:-

Boot/Dog Room - 3.23m x 2.16m (10'7 x 7'1) - Double glazed window to side elevation with radiator below. Wood effect flooring. Built-in cupboards provide extensive storage and there is space for additional refrigerators and freezers. A wall mounted cupboard conceals the fuse box. Spotlights to the ceiling.

First Floor Landing - A staircase rises to the second floor level. A double glazed window to the rear elevation provides impressive views of surrounding open countryside. Door to linen cupboard fitted with slatted shelving. Doors open to:-

Master Bedroom Suite - This opens to an entrance area which connects the master bedroom to the en-suite bathroom.

Master Bedroom - 5.74m x 4.47m (18'10 x 14'8) - A bright and spacious bedroom fitted with a wide double glazed window that provides panoramic views of extensive surrounding open countryside. Additional window to the side. Coved cornice to ceiling. Fitted wardrobes to two walls. Radiator.

En-Suite - 3.20m x 2.29m (10'6 x 7'6) - This en-suite contains a panelled enclosed bath with Victorian style mixer tap and hand-held shower attachment. Wide tiled shower enclosure with wall mounted controls. Close coupled WC with wooden seat. The Imperial bidet and The Imperial pedestal wash hand basin. Tiling to the floor and contrasting partial tiling to walls with decorative border. Exposed beams to the ceiling. Heated towel rail. Obscure double glazed window to side elevation. Shaver point.

Bedroom Two - 4.70m x 4.34m (15'5" x 14'3) - UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation with radiator below. Like the master bedroom this room has the benefit of superb far reaching views across adjacent open fields. Door to:-

En-Suite Shower Room - This contains a tiled shower enclosure with wall mounted controls. Close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Tiling to floor and to full ceiling height with decorative border. Extractor fan.

Bedroom Three - 4.83m x 4.47m (15'10 x 14'8) - UPVC double glazed sash window overlooks the front elevation with surrounding gardens below. Radiator. Coved cornice to ceiling. Double doors open to a wardrobe fitted with hanging rail, shelving and cupboards above.

Bedroom Four - 4.83m x 4.34m (15'10 x 14'3) - Double glazed sash window to front elevation with complementing circular double glazed window to the side elevation. Radiator. Coved cornice to ceiling. Door to cupboard storage fitted with shelving.

Family Bathroom - The family bathroom contains a panel enclosed bath with Victorian style mixer tap and hand-held shower attachment in addition to a wall mounted shower attachment with glass shower screen. Pedestal wash hand basin. Bidet. Close coupled WC. Wood effect flooring. The walls are partially tiled with decorative border. Heated towel rail. Access to loft storage. UPVC double glazed sash window to the front elevation.

Second Floor Landing - Doors open to eaves storage cupboard. A UPVC double glazed window provides magnificent views of surrounding open countryside.

Bedroom Five - 3.10m x 4.32m (10'2 x 14'2) - Radiator. UPVC double glazed window to rear elevation. Doors to eaves storage cupboard.

Bedroom Six - 3.10m x 4.47m (10'2 x 14'8) - Measured at floor level with restricted head height. Doors open to eaves storage. UPVC double glazed window to front elevation. This bedroom is currently being used as a home office and has been fitted with a range of wardrobe cupboards that provide extensive storage space. Radiator.

The Grounds - The situation of this house is magnificent, within 0.695 acre of well tended surrounding gardens. Facing south, the principal gardens are lawns, studded by a variety of mature specimen trees including a magnificent Fir Tree and well screened with natural hedging that provides privacy and seclusion. The gardens to the rear consist of two circular lawns and surround pathways and to one corner a gazebo (which measures 10'5 x 10'2) which presently accommodates a hot tub, subject to negotiation with seating area adjacent overlooking the open fields. A cycling store is discreetly positioned at the side of the property. A side store by the garage houses the garage houses the lawn mower. A door opens to the boiler room. The Willows is accessed through remote controlled electronically operated timber gates that open to the winding driveway that leads to the front of the house where there is ample parking for numerous cars and access to garages and outbuildings. The front garden has been planted with a varied and interesting assortment of mature shrubs and plants, many of which are spring flowering, that provide enormous colour and interest. A heated swimming pool has a paved surround and makes a fantastic feature for garden parties.

Double Garage - 7.59m x 4.85m (24'11 x 15'11) - This double garage is particularly large. The garage is accessed by twin up and over doors. UPVC double glazed windows face the front and side elevations. The garage has power, light and roof storage with ladder access and light (which subject to planning permission, could provide additional annex accommodation). A pair of double doors open to storage fitted with shelving. Door to:-

Gymnasium - 7.59m x 3.78m (24'11 x 12'5) - The gymnasium has been fitted with UPVC double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations and these like many of the others, provide delightful views of surrounding countryside. Spotlights and coved cornice to ceiling. Connecting door to rear garden. Though presently used as a gymnasium, this could serve as an excellent games room or additional home office, if required.

Outside Boiler Room - Fitted with feature obscure glazed circular window to side elevation. This accommodates to Baxi gas fired boilers.

Pool House - 4.01m x 2.21m (13'2 x 7'3) - The pool shed houses the swimming filtration equipment and also provides a seating area with windows to the side and glazed double doors that open to the terrace surrounding the swimming pool.