Church Street, Billericay, Essex, CM11

Five-bedroom house with pool and outbuildings in about 5.3 acres.

Description

Well Farm is available for the first time in some 55 years, now in need of some modernisation. It offers enormous potential and includes a range of outbuildings and swimming pool, all within a conservation area.

The house extends to approx. 2,858 sq ft over two floors with a cellar. On the ground floor are three reception rooms. The lounge runs the full depth of the house and includes a red-brick inglenook fireplace with wood burner. On the opposite side of the entrance hall is a large dining room, having two sash windows providing a good deal of natural light. At the rear of the house is a snug or study with built-in storage. The kitchen/breakfast room enjoys views over the grounds and is fitted with timber units with contrasting worktops. The tiled floor contrasts with some exposed ceiling timbers. A rear hall provides access to a secondary staircase, utility room, cloakroom and walk-in pantry. There is a large cellar, with fitted wine bins.

The first floor has five bedrooms and two bathrooms. The principal bedroom suite has an en suite bathroom, conservatory and roof terrace, which provide panoramic views over the grounds.

The house is located at the end of a small cul-de-sac, in a side road serving a handful a large houses. Great Burstead church lies to the east providing a lovely backdrop within a conservation area. The house and its land has a frontage to the lane of about 110m (360 ft). On the western boundary is a five-bar gate with access into the land. Adjacent to the house is a detached double garage and workshop. Beyond is a walled courtyard incorporating a covered in-ground swimming pool and changing rooms. Behind are former vegetable gardens and a large glass house. To the west is a detached outbuilding with storage sheds behind. The remainder of the land is laid to grass with a scattering of deciduous trees and a mature treeline separating the farmland beyond. To the east of the house lies a secluded terrace adjacent to formal garden area and a garden pond.

Services
All mains services connected.

Agent's notes
1. The sellers had a pre application meeting with Basildon council in 2025 for an infill development of up to 3 No. residential dwellings. This was refused by Basildon Council.

2. The farmland behind the house has planning granted for a solar farm, planning number with Basildon council 23/01468/FUL; 23/00996/FUL; 22/00411/FUL. There is a current mature treeline between the grounds of the house and the farmland.

3.There is a current mature treeline between the grounds of the house and the farmland.

4. There is a small area of land in front of the pond. This has been used by the family for 45 years but is not registered. Details on request.

Location

A127: 2miles; Billericay railway station: 2.3 miles;
Shenfield: 5.8 miles (Elizabeth Line); Brentwood: 7 miles; A130: 8 miles. All distances approximate.

The property is located to the south of Billericay in a very convenient location. The area is surrounded by miles of open countryside with many footpaths and bridleways and is well served by major road and rail services. The nearby town of Billericay has a cosmopolitan centre which includes a Waitrose supermarket and a railway station on the main line to London Liverpool Street.

There are several schools nearby including Quilters Infant and Junior School and Billericay School. There are some local private schools, including St John's at Billericay (age 2-12), Woodlands School at Hutton Manor (up to 11 years) and Brentwood School (3-18 years).

Square Footage: 2,858 sq ft


Acreage: 5.3 Acres

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