Appearances can be deceiving...
What looks like a pretty Bungalow from the front, is in fact a recently enlarged 3 Bedroom Semi-detached Chalet which also boasts a sunny West facing Garden and an enviable setting in a quiet cul-de-sac opposite an entrance to local countryside within the ever so sought-after village of Ramsden Heath, just outside Billericay.
The accommodation now comprises a long Hall which opens out at the end, rear Lounge with double doors opening out to the Garden which is notably unoverlooked from the rear, a separate Dining Room, refitted 'grey gloss' fully integrated Kitchen, further extra reception room. 3rd Bedroom, ground floor WC Room and upstairs, two further bedrooms and the Main Bathroom which features a 'showerbath'.
The grey block paved Drive provides a sea of parking and the attached Garage with its pitched roof makes for the perfect storage facility or even potential playroom/mancave (as another in the road has done).
Additional points of note include a sunny west facing garden, gas central heating via radiators, double glazed windows and of course the vast main bedroom with fitted wardrobes and skylight windows.
The village has an active community and plenty of amenities including three very good pubs - the White Horse (twice voted ‘Best Family Pub in East Anglia), the Nags Head (traditional village pub much used by the locals) and the Fox and Hounds (92% rating on trip advisor), Coffee shop, beauticians, Hairdressers, recently built air-conditioned village hall and even a Tennis Club.
The local Downham Primary School has a 'Good' OFSTED rating, with school buses taking the older children to the 'OUTSTANDING' rated Mayflower High School in the adjacent town of Billericay. Billericay itself is an affluent commuter town with a fast and frequent train service (35 minutes) to London Liverpool Street.
ACCOMMODATION AS FOLLOWS..
ENTRANCE HALL 5.06 m X 2 .17 m (16‘7' X 7‘1')
Featuring Grey Oak effect flooring that extends into the adjacent third bedroom, the lounge, cloakroom and kitchen, creates a practical easy living environment.
DINING ROOM 3.40 m x 2.68 m (11‘2' x 8‘10')
Position to the front of the home this dining room, with stairs rising to the first floor, is neatly presented with adequate space for a four-seater dining room table.
CLOAKROOM 0.56m x 3.24m (5'6' x 5'6')
Conveniently tucked away on the ground floor, this generous space has a close coupled W.C. and hand wash basin.
BEDROOM THREE 3.81m x 3.02m (12'6" x 9'11")
Being on the ground floor, this is a versatile room could easily be a home office or alternatively adapt over time as your family dynamics demand.
SITTING ROOM 4.14 m x 3.73 m (13'7' X 12‘3')
The grey deep pile carpet is soft underfoot and a set of double doors with adjacent side light windows opening out to the Garden, the sitting room gives you a cosy space to relax and unwind.
KITCHEN 2.89 m x 3.24 m (9‘6' x 10‘8')
The stylishly refitted kitchen is positioned at the rear of the property and therefore, not only has a handy side door but also a window overlooking the garden.
Well-chosen soft closing grey gloss base and eye cabinets with stylish curved corner cabinets and complimentary worktops, are fitted to 3 sides of this room.
Incorporated within this range of cabinets is a Zanussi stainless steel trimmed, eye level electric oven, matching microwave and gas hob with cooker hood, integrated larder fridge and freezer, washing machine and Zanussi dishwasher.
LANDING 2.56 m X 3.61 m (8‘5' x 11‘10')
From here you have access to both the upstairs bedrooms and main bathroom.
BEDROOM ONE 5.77 m x 2.94 m (18‘11' x 9‘8')
As you can tell from the measurements this is an incredibly good size and is well-lit courtesy of twin front facing skylight windows and a further rear window.
To one wall there is a nice run of gloss white wardrobes giving good storage.
BEDROOM TWO 2.27 m x 3.61 m (7' 5' X 11' 10')
Positioned to the rear of the home with views over the garden this is a perfect second bedroom or home office.
BATHROOM 2.39 m x 2.35m (7'10' x 7' 8')
Also featuring a skylight window, this refitted bathroom has a showerbath with a stylish overhead, Rainfall type shower head and a separate handset too, for that extra flexibility. There is also a close coupled WC, a pedestal wash basin, chrome towel radiator and a handy low-level cupboard for neat, uncluttered storage.
The front facing skylight brings in plenty of natural light.
OUTSIDE
FRONT
You are pleasantly greeted by the exterior look and feel of this home.
The 9.8m block paved driveway gives you easy parking for 3/4 cars and you also have the ever so handy garage.
GARAGE 4.24 x 2.40 m (13'11' x 7'10')
Attached to the house, this great space with overheard storage to make use of the pitch of the roof is where you will find the boiler, gas meter and fuse board and because of the convenient back door to the garage and kitchen, this is where the owners have chosen to have the tumble drier.
REAR GARDEN 46ft (13.85m) West Facing
This generously sized garden enjoys a favoured westly aspect and has a well-tended lawn and raised flower beds.
This peaceful garden is unoverlooked from the rear, has a good-sized patio which also extends down the side to the Garage.
Council Tax
Chelmsford Council, Band C
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
Ramsden Heath is a sought-after village with an active community, situated roughly 2.7 miles north-east of Billericay.
There are a good range of facilities including three very good pubs - the White Horse (twice voted best family pub in East Anglia), the Nags Head (very popular traditional village pub) and the Fox and Hounds (recently taken over by locals Sarah & Mark who have quickly brought this country pub up the rankings to a great venue with the food there highly recommended).
There is a free church - The Christian Growth Centre along with a superb family-owned butchers - Andrews, a fairly new Coffee shop - 'Hall & Co' and beauticians.
There is also a primary school - the Downham C of E Primary School.
The recently built air-conditioned modern village hall is available for hire and consists of a small hall, a large hall and kitchen facilities.
I, like many of the Ramsden Heath residents often nip down to 'Hemmings' in the adjoining village of Ramsden Bellhouse, a well-stocked convenience store with an in-house Post Office providing the daily essentials.
As well as being in the catchment area for Downham Primary, Mayflower High School and Ramsden preschool the village has much to offer families of all ages.
There are award winning sports fields and a pavilion which includes football and tennis facilities.
Golf clubs are located in nearby Stock and Billericay.
There are plenty of local country walks, ideal for everyone and perfect for dog walkers, along with close and easy access to the Hanningfield Reservoir and Nature Reserve for fishing, bird watching and other activities.
For horse lovers, there are local riding stables, clubs and livery yards, all with easy access to a comprehensive bridleway system.
The local Recreation ground is well kept and maintained and has won awards for the facilities on offer including exercise equipment, table tennis, large variety of play equipment for children and basketball.
FURTHER AMENITIES
The nearby town of Billericay (approx. 2.7 miles) offers a comprehensive range of amenities including a thriving High Street with a Waitrose Store, good secondary schools (both State & Private), numerous recreational facilities and a Mainline Railway Service to London Liverpool Street (fast train 35 minutes Monday- Friday).
Chelmsford City Centre with its new flagship John Lewis Store is just 10 miles away and boasts the renowned King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford County High School for Girls, and New Hall Convent School.
Several buses provide easy transport to Billericay, Wickford and Chelmsford while peak time NIBs buses serve the london commuter leaving the White Horse for Billericay Railway Station at advertised times of 06:19 06:47 and 07:17 in the morning and then returning at 18:05 18:30 19:00 and 19:35 in the evening.
A bit of history
Ramsden Bellhouse and Ramsden Heath are now two separate villages, but until the first part of the 20th Century they were one village, which stretched from Stock in the north to Nevendon in the south.
The village was centered around the crossroads, where today the war memorial stands, in front of the White Horse Pub.
Confusingly it was known back then as Ramsden Bellhouse with Ramsden Heath simply an area of heathland to the north of the village.
About 1910 Homesteads Ltd bought Ramsden Bellhouse Farm and built an estate centre around St. Mary's Church about a mile from the old village which became known as Ramsden Bellhouse, and gradually the old village became Ramsden Heath.
