Borwick Lane, Crays Hill, Billericay, Essex, CM11

Overview & Location

'Vine Cottage' is a beautiful semi detached cottage with parts dating back to circa 1600. This charming property is located in Borwick Lane which offers easy vehicular access to many local amenities and schools but also offers farmland views to the front and rear that are not to be missed. The property enjoys a pleasant rear garden in excess of 120' commencing with a raised decked area accessed off the lounge / dining room that provides an ideal area for entertaining and watching the sun go down. The property boasts versatile accommodation carefully arranged over two floors in the main house with the added benefit of an annex that could lend itself for accommodation for permanent or visiting family or even home office or additional rental income.

Main Accommodation

Entrance via door to porch.

Porch

Double glazed windows to dual elevation. Tiled floor. Door to lounge.

Lounge

20' 0" x 13' 2"

Double glazed windows to front elevation. Glazed patio doors leading to raised terrace. Exposed wooden beams. Feature brick fireplace with cast iron log burner. Radiator with ornate cover. Staircase ascending to first floor with storage cupboard below. Solid oak floor. Open plan to kitchen/dining room.

Kitchen/Dining Room

20' 4" x 10' 7"

Double glazed window to front and rear elevation. Exposed wooden beams. Recess ceiling lights. Fitted with a range of eye and base level units with a contrasting work surface and tiled splash back. Inset one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated appliances include low level dishwasher. Provision for Range style cooker and American style fridge/freezer. Door to snug.

Snug

11' 3" x 9' 2"

Double glazed windows to the triple elevation with views over the surrounding farmland. Glazed doors leading to rear garden. Tiled floor. Stable door leading to a private terrace serving detached annex.

Utility Cupboard

Provision for washing machine and tumble dryer.

First Floor

First Floor Landing

Double glazed window to front elevation overlooking fields. Single storage cupboard. Wood effect floor. Doors to following accommodation.

Principal Bedroom

19' 0" x 13' 8"

(Maximum) Double glazed windows to dual elevation overlooking farms field front and rear. Fitted with a range of wardrobes. Raised step leading to the bed area.

Bedroom Two

12' 3" x 10' 4"

Double glazed window to side and rear elevation overlooking the central field. Vaulted ceiling. Radiator. Wood effect floor. Access to loft.

Family Bathroom

Double glazed window to front elevation overlooking fields. Recess ceiling lights. Exposed wooden beam. Suite comprises of free standing ball and claw bath with rainfall shower head above and hand held shower, pedestal wash hand basin and low level wc. Fully tiled floor. Part tiling to walls.

Terrace

Covered terrace linking the house to the annex with a gate providing access to the front elevation and a further area for entertaining.

Annex

Main Accommodation

Entrance via glazed door to kitchen.

Kitchen

9' 3" x 8' 9"

Fitted with a range of eye and base level units with a contrasting work surface and tiled splash back. Inset one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Tiled floor. Multi paned door to lounge area.

Lounge Area

14' 4" x 13' 8"

Double glazed windows to dual elevation. Radiator with ornate cover. Door to shower room and bedroom. Wood effect floor.

Shower Room

8' 5" x 5' 8"

Double glazed obscure window to front elevation. Recess ceiling lights. Suite comprises of independent tiled walk-in shower with rainfall shower head and electric power shower, vanity mounted wash hand basin with storage below and low level wc. Wall mounted heated chrome towel rail. Tiled floor.

Bedroom

15' 5" x 8' 3"

Double glazed window to rear elevation. Fitted with a range of wardrobes. Radiator with ornate cover. Wood effect floor.

Exterior

Front Garden

Steps leading to the front door. Abundance of raised flower beds with mature planted borders. Driveway providing off street parking for up to 4 vehicles.

Garage

Up and over door to the front elevation. Power and lighting connected.

Rear Garden

The property benefits from side and rear garden. To the rear there is a raised timber deck measuring in excess of 50' with direct access from the lounge and snug. There is a pagoda creating an covered area for entertaining and provision for a free standing bar. The side garden is in excess of 165' and there is a large area laid to shingle providing shading and overlooking the mature pond with further steps leading to a lawned area with mature planted borders. To the rear of the garden there is a further area laid to shingle with another area for entertaining.

Agents Note

Please be advised this property does have the benefit of a separate title from the main house. The council tax banding for this property set out on the council website is band D.