Built in 1929, this Four Bedroom, Three Reception Room, fully Detached character house boasts a due South facing and thus always sunny, 100ft Garden and is situated in the hugely sought after 'Old Hartswood' area of Brentwood, nicely positioned along a most desirable tree lined and peaceful residential road.
Its first class location will be of equal interest to Commuters and Families alike, as it is just 0.7 mile from Brentwood Railway Station, 0.8 mile from the High Street, literally seconds from King Georges Playing Fields and its adjoining 73 acre 'Hartswood' woodland (itself next to Hartswood Golf Course and part of the larger Thorndon Country Park), and under 0.7 mile from Brentwood County High Secondary School, Brentwood Ursuline School for Girls, Brentwood Private School and the primary schools Hogarth and Warley.
The property itself has a detached Garage and enough room to park two cars on the Drive, with inside, the accommodation comprising to the ground floor a nice size Hall with ground floor WC Room, large Lounge with feature Victorian Fireplace, Dining Room with a feature Limnestone Fireplace, large Conservatory, fitted Kitchen and a sizeable extension (behind the garage) which houses a Lobby, big Utility Room and a surprisingly large 3rd Reception Room - this 'wing' could make a great Annexe. Upstairs are the four bedrooms and the Bathroom.
The Accommodation in more detail:
HALL 16ft5" x 7ft8" (5.00m x 2.34m)
A lovely first impression with the eyes immediately being drawn upwards to the 8ft5" (2.57m) high ceiling, then the original picture rails and the original internal doors (apart from the sliding door to the kitchen).
There is a cupboard under the stairs and a ground floor WC room has also been converted from this large area under the stairs.
Note the feature circular original front facing window.
GROUND FLOOR WC ROOM 5ft5" x 2ft7" (1.65m x 0.79m)
Newly refitted with a stylish modern suite complemented by attractive marble effect tiling and a white towel radiator.
A small side facing window brings in natural light as well.
LOUNGE 16ft x 13ft5" (4.88m x 4.09m)
This wonderful room really retains its 1920s character, having a feature curving walk-in bay and a cast-iron Victorian fireplace complete with a tiled inlay and Edwardian mahogany surround.
(Currently used as an oversized Dining Room with the rear dining room currently arranged as a cosy Sitting Room).
DINING ROOM 15ft x 12ft (4.57m x 3.66m)
Currently swapped with the Lounge and used as a cosy rear living room and bathed in light courtesy of its south facing French doors and their accompanying windows, which open out to the large conservatory.
The focal point is the Limestone Fireplace with its inset gas fire.
CONSERVATORY 13ft10" x 11ft (4.25m x 3.32m)
A lovely big Conservatory overlooking the Garden and with underfloor heating.
KITCHEN 11ft x 9ft1" (3.35m x 2.77m)
Fitted with a range of Beechwood effect units topped with shiny Granite worktops and incorporating a Gas Hob with Extractor above, Siemens Double Oven/Grill, Integrated undercounter Fridge and a built-in Neff Microwave.
LOBBY
From the kitchen, the old side door now leads through to the extension, the lobby here with its own separate front door as well as two other internal doors leading through to the utility room and third living room.
UTILITY ROOM 8ft x 7ft10" (2.44m x 2.39m)
An excellent size utility room with a fitted sink unit and a side facing sash window for natural light.
THIRD RECEPTION/FAMILY ROOM 11ft9" x 11ft6" (3.58m x 3.51m)
A real bonus of a reception room, this really good size additional living room has a wide window enjoying a pleasant outlook over the garden, as well as a part glazed door providing direct access.
Along the far wall, fitted shelving and cupboard units provide lots of storage and match with the fitted desk on the right wall.
Staircase from Hall to:
1st FLOOR LANDING
Upstairs, we also have nice high ceilings, this time 8ft (2.44m) and also retaining the original picture rail and flip-down loft hatch.
A tall side facing window throws daylight over the stairwell and across the landing.
MASTER BEDROOM 16ft x 13ft5" (4.88m x 4.09m)
A spacious bedroom as it sits directly above the large dining room and so is the same size, again with the feature walk-in curving Bay.
Fitted with an attractive range of Maplewood effect fitted bedroom furniture.
BEDROOM TWO 15ft x 10ft6" (4.57m x 3.20m)
Another light filled room where sunlight streams in through the rear facing window.
Note the original cast iron open Fireplace within the chimney breast and in one corner stands a large, fitted wardrobe nearly 5 ft (1.52m) wide.
BEDROOM THREE 10ft8" x 7ft (3.25m x 2.13m)
Another very bright and sunny rear facing bedroom enjoying that pleasant garden outlook.
BEDROOM FOUR 7ft4" x 6ft5" (2.24m x 1.96m)
This front bedroom enjoys an equally pleasant outlook of this visually appealing tree-lined street.
BATHROOM 7ft5" x 5ft3" (2.26m x 1.60m)
Currently fitted out as a very swish shower room complete with a 4ft2" x 2ft5" (1300mm x 750mm) walk-in shower.
The white gloss Vanity unit provides handy storage and the side facing window brings in plenty of natural light.
GARAGE 17ft8" x 8ft4" (5.38m x 2.54m)
With an up and over door, light and power.
Here is the modern combination boiler which was installed in 2018 and just inside the garage door, we noted a handy cold water tap.
FRONT DRIVE
The block paved drive will take two cars with ease.
GARDEN
A haven of relaxation, this has been a much loved and tendered garden with the focal point the vegetable patch towards the end of the garden, with its array of happily growing vegetables, a large well-stocked Fruit Cage and a Greenhouse.
THE AREA
'Hartswood' itself is a large ancient woodland of some 73 acres, now owned and managed by Brentwood Council, although dating back to at least the 7th century when it was owned by Barking Abbey. It forms part of the Thorndon Country Park and adjoins other sites including Donkey Lane Plantation, Little Warley Common and King George's Playing Fields - a large park with formal gardens, a big children's play area, a sensory garden and various sports facilities and providing the entrance to Hartswood Golf Course.
Although known locally as 'Old Hartswood', the areas comes under 'Warley', a ward of Brentwood.
Council Tax
Brentwood Council, Band G
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.
Brentwood's name is derived from ‘Burnt Wood' (Brent being middle English for burnt), referring to a large clearing created following a fire, probably from Charcoal burning (the main occupation back then) in the dense forests that once covered this part of Essex.
Over time, it became a stopping point for pilgrims travelling to Canterbury and the remains of a 12th Century chapel in Brentwood High Street bear testimony to this.
When Henry III granted a royal charter to hold markets, the market town of Brentwood boomed, growing and evolving into the 'well-to-do' town you see today, surrounded by beautiful countryside and historic villages.
Brentwood is situated to the south -west of Essex, just east of London and falling within the Metropolitan Green Belt.
This closeness to London means that the town has excellent road and rail networks, with the town only separated from Greater London by a narrow gap of open land, through which passes the M25 Motorway.
Brentwood Railway Station is on the London Liverpool Street line, which whisks you to central London in 33 minutes, on the fastest trains.
The adjacent A12 runs between Central London and East Anglia, and the A127 links Central London to Southend.
Brentwood is enhanced by many green spaces, less than 20% of the Borough is built-up. There are a number of important green spaces reaching into the built-up area, two of which extend right to the centre of the town - Hartswood/Shenfield Common and the extensive playing fields of Brentwood School, the former Anglia Polytechnic University, with 'Thriftwood' also an extensive area of woodland set within the town.
The busy High Street has an abundance of shops, restaurants and bars, with more located down the charming cobblestoned lanes off the high street too. There are some 200 stores including the usual big-name retailers and unique independent boutiques, some within The Baytree Shopping Centre which includes a cafe and fitness centre on the second floor. Brentwood Market is held every Friday and Saturday too.
The town centre has an active Nightlife Scene with the many bars, pubs and clubs making Friday and Saturday Nights a lively affair. Perhaps check out the Sugarhut, which really the links the old with the new, being one of the oldest buildings in the town, a 15th century coaching Inn, now a huge acclaimed Nightclub.
If education is a high priority, there are many excellent schools, the Secondary schools including Brentwood County High School, Brentwood School, Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School (RC, girls), St Martin's School and Becket Keys Church of England School.
Primary education is provided by a mixture of state schools, Church of England and Catholic schools and independent prep schools.
As well as being known for the TOWIE TV series, the town has also been home to many a famous person including Frank Bruno, Snooker player Steve Davis, F1 winner Johnny Herbert, Actor Ross Kemp, Singer Pixie Lott, Singer Louise Redknapp and even The Stig!
