Common Lane, Stock, CM4

*£400,000 - £425,000* Tucked away in the heart of Stock, Orchard Barn is a striking detached barn style home, built approximately three years ago and finished with the kind of care and character that is rarely found on a property of this size. Dark stained timber cladding sits beneath a handsome clay tiled roof, with a brick plinth and a smart composite front door, and the whole building feels at home within its generous, lawned plot.

Inside, the vaulted ceilings immediately lift the living space and give it a real sense of volume. The open plan kitchen, dining and living room is beautifully presented, with a full height glazed door framing the garden and drawing natural light deep into the room. The kitchen is fitted with cashmere shaker style cabinets, solid wood work surfaces, subway tiled splashbacks and a brass tap, together with an integrated oven, an induction hob and a tall larder style housing, so everything has its place. Wood effect tiled flooring runs throughout the living area, woven pendant lighting adds warmth, and wall mounted air conditioning provides comfort whatever the season.

The double bedroom is a calm and restful space, with a vaulted ceiling, soft carpet, a charming chandelier and fitted sliding wardrobes, plus its own full height window opening onto the garden. The shower room is stylish and finished to a high standard, with a generous walk in shower behind a black framed glass screen, crisp subway tiling, a sculptural basin on a black console stand and matching black fittings.

Outside, a brick paved terrace sits directly in front of the property, ideal for morning coffee or evenings around the fire pit, and it looks out over the lawned garden, which is framed by mature hedging and trees for a real feeling of privacy. A gravelled driveway provides off road parking, complete with an electric car charger, and a timber store with double doors offers useful space for bikes, garden equipment and tools.

Orchard Barn sits on Common Lane, within a short walk of the centre of Stock, one of south Essex’s most sought after villages. Stock has a long history. In earlier centuries it was known as Stock Harvard or Hereward Stock, and by medieval times it had become the main village in Buttsbury parish. Its best known landmark is the Grade II* listed Stock Windmill, a tower mill dating from the early 19th century, which was restored in the 1990s and is regularly opened to visitors during the summer months. The village centre today is lively and full of character, with a village shop and post office, a Budgens, a coffee shop and a primary school. It also has several well regarded pubs and restaurants, including The Hoop, The Bear and The Bakers Arms, along with the 15th century Harvard Inn. The village common, with its cricket pitch and playground, provides a lovely focal point for the community, and the surrounding countryside offers excellent walking and cycling, with Hanningfield Reservoir and its waterside park close by. Greenwoods Hotel and Spa, a 17th century manor house, is also on the doorstep.

For commuters, Stock is exceptionally well placed. Ingatestone station is approximately 3.5 miles away and offers fast services to London Liverpool Street, while Billericay station is 3.6 miles away, also offering fast services to London Liverpool Street, and Shenfield station, with its Elizabeth line services, is within easy reach. The cathedral city of Chelmsford is approximately 7 miles away with its comprehensive shopping, dining, leisure and mainline rail links, Brentwood is approximately 9 miles away, and the A12 is close by for access towards the M25 and Colchester.

Offered with no onward chain, Orchard Barn is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully finished, modern home with the convenience of an electric car charger, in one of Essex’s most charming villages, with the prospect of a smooth and straightforward purchase. Viewing is highly recommended.

Agent Note - Any modifications to the property or land require the permission of Chelmsford Council under a condition of the original planning application.