Currently undergoing a programme of refurbishment, this extended 4/5 Bedroom Semi will be finished to a high standard, with a brand-new Dove Grey Shaker style Kitchen to complement its swish Refitted luxury Shower Room and gorgeous Main Bathroom, both only just completed too.
A ground floor 5th bedroom with its own private Ensuite Shower Room offers Annex possibilities potential, with the accommodation also including an Entrance Hall, 25ft Lounge/Diner, 10ft Breakfast Room, huge Sun Lounge/Conservatory, a Utility Room off the new Kitchen, four 1st Floor Bedrooms (three of them are very large doubles), the aforementioned two Bathrooms and a timber loft ladder climbing up to great Loft Store Room (over the extension) with a rear facing skylight window - the original main loft is also noticeably large, and thus offers further conversion possibilities.
Occupying a corner plot, there is both a Front Drive as well as the original Drive on the return frontage leading up to a Detached Garage (currently this drive has split level decking built over, as the current owners simply park on the Front Drive).
The property is well located for all local amenities including a well-stocked parade of shops just an 8-9 minute stroll (0.4 mile), the excellent St Peter's Catholic Primary School is just 0.7 mile, South Green Infants & Juniors (both with good OFSTED Reports) are approx. 0.6 mile and you are only just over 300 yards from open countryside.
The Accommodation
(As mentioned, the property is undergoing a programme of refurbishment and SO IN BRACKETS AT THE END OF THE TEXT OF EACH ROOM, WE WILL ADD HOW THAT PARTICULAR ROOM WILL BE FINISHED IN TERMS OF DECOR AND FITMENTS ETC).
The part glazed front door with its adjacent half glazed side light window opens through to:
HALL 3.7m x 1.8m (12ft x 6ft)
Attractive wood laminate flooring extends from here and throughout into the Lounge/Diner, Breakfast Room and Playroom/5th Bedroom.
The ceiling has a smooth plastered finish, as found throughout the ground floor, third bedroom and the bathrooms.
The understairs cupboard houses the brand new Wylex electrical consumer unit (following the re-wire).
(The hallway panelling, stairs and landing will also be redecorated in an attractive 'off-white').
LOUNGE/DINER 7.65m x 3.23m narrowing to 2.6m (25ft 1' x 10ft 7' > 8ft 7')
The large front window brings in lots of light and the focal point is the brick fireplace with its inset woodburning Stove.
Finished with a stylish nod to the Edwardian era, half-height wood panelling is matched with gun metal grey column radiators.
(Following the rewire, the 'chasing in' strips in the walls will be completely filled and sanded, and the walls above the panelling will be finished in white. the panelling in another coat of 'light walnut'.
A set of Bi-fold doors open through to:
SUN LOUNGE/CONSERVATORY 4.9m x 2.74m (16ft 1' x 9ft)
This super additional extension presently houses the vendors gym equipment, but could of course be used as an additional Lounge, Playroom, Studio, etc...the choice is yours!
The woodwork of the double glazed windows has been painted in a modern grey and winters heating is provided by a radiator running of the central heating and an additional 'top-up' wall mounted electric heater.
(Having been fairly recently redecorated, this room will remain the same, although the two wall mounted lights will be replaced with something a bit more modern.)
PLAYROOM/BEDROOM FIVE 3.6m x 3.35m (11ft 8' x 11ft)
This versatile extra ground floor room offers a plethora of uses as it also comes with its own Ensuite Shower Room, therefore offering Annex possibilities.
Dual aspect, the two bedrooms stream in lots of light.
A doorway leads through to a LOBBY with a built-in double wardrobe with a double cupboard above, and then a door on the right leads through to the Shower Room.
(This room will be freshly redecorated).
SHOWER ROOM 2.44m x 1.7m (8ft x 5ft 5')
A nice size shower room with a corner shower, wide Vanity unit with good storage below and a close coupled WC.
The walls have been part tiled, the flooring is hardwearing Karndean, there's a tall chrome towel radiator and a large window provides plenty of natural light.
(This room will be completely redecorated, a new tap fitted to the basin and a new shower hose going on.)
BREAKFAST ROOM 3.2m x 2.45m (10ft 6' x 8ft)
Originally the kitchen before the extension. .
A built-in cupboard houses the boiler and hot water cylinder and a stable style back door opens out to the garden.
KITCHEN 3.4m x 2.1m (11ft x 6ft 10')
The existing kitchen units are being replaced with gorgeous brand-new 'Dove Grey' Shaker style units, which will be topped with beautiful, white 'Calcutta' Marble effect worktops.
All new appliances are going in too: These comprising an integrated Fridge/Freezer, Multi-function Double Oven/Grill. a built-in Microwave, 5-Ring Gas Hob sitting below a smart stainless steel Chimney style Extractor Hood and an integrated Dishwasher.
Plenty of light floods through the wide window which overlooks the rear garden and a door way leads through to:
UTILITY ROOM 2.1m x 1.5m (7ft x 5ft)
A conservatory style addition that works really well as a utility room, although we liked the existing Vendors toyed with idea of putting a door in and redesigning it as a secret bar room!
Like the Kitchen, the existing units are being replaced with the same Dove Grey Shaker cabinets/White Marble worktops as the Kitchen and will incorporate spaces for a washing machine & tumble dryer.
1st FLOOR LANDING
A ceiling hatch flips down to reveal a loft ladder providing access to the attic space.
At the top of the stairs, a doorway on the right leads through to the double height landing area, with looking up, a skylight window bringing in natural light. A wooden ladder provides access to the second loft above the extension, which has been boarded out as a big loft store room.
LOFT ROOM 5.3m x 3.35m (17ft 4' x 11ft)
(These measurements are of the floor area. There is a 7ft 2' max ceiling height which slopes in two directions).
A rear facing skylight brings in natural light to this very handy storage area.
A doorway leads through into the original loft which again has a fabulous floor area - so potential for further conversion.
MASTER BEDROOM 4m x 3.35m (13ft 11ft)
A spacious room with its own Ensuite Shower Room and a front facing window that enjoys a lovely view over the rooftops of Trinity Close opposite, towards the open countryside of Great Burstead.
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.74m x 2m (9ft x 6ft 6')
A huge private Ensuite Bathroom, newly fitted out as a luxury designer look Shower Room.
The focal point is the central walk-in Shower with the on-trend carbon black metal trimmed glass screen matched with a black overhead Rainhead showerhead and a separate handset too.
On a matching black floating shelf sits a contemporary oval shaped basin with a black mixer tap above and hidden around the corner is the back-to-wall WC.
(The boxing in behind the WC will be completed, the toilet seat will be fitted, the door architraves will be added and looking up, the couple of holes in the ceiling following the re-wire will be filled and the ceiling and door painted).
BEDROOM TWO 4.1m x 3.3m (13ft 4' x 10ft 9')
The original principal bedroom, so a great size and with a run of three double built-in wardrobes and a large front facing window, also enjoying the far reaching views.
(This room will also be redecorated and the ceiling wallpaper will be stripped, the ceiling skimmed if necessary and then panted).
BEDROOM THREE 3.45m x 2.7m (11ft 4' x 8ft 9')
Another double bedroom, this one to the rear.
The ceiling will be skimmed and painted).
BEDROOM FOUR 2.4m x 1.9m (7ft 10' x 6ft 2')
A single bedroom with a front facing window enjoying that super view. The perfect Home Office too.
BATHROOM 2.4m x 1.7m (7ft 10' x 5ft 6')
This super stylish bathroom features a wide Freestanding Shaker style Vanity unit in a gorgeous shade of blue, with a contemporary oval basin sitting on the white 'Calcutta' marble effect counter top.
Relax in the Double Ended Bath opposite or shower under the Rainhead Showerhead above. Finishing specification includes a close coupled WC, Extractor Fan, chrome towel radiator and there's a rear facing window too.
(This room is all done bar new architrave around the door).
EXTERIOR - FRONT
Part of the Front Garden has been block paved to provide a Front Driveway. The balance of the front garden could of course also be paved over for even more parking if desired.
EXTERIOR - REAR GARDEN
Commencing with a slate look patio with stepping stones across the lawn to the rear split level decked area, painted grey to match in with the garage door and the fence panels behind.
In the top right hand corner, a set of double gates originally opened to a concrete drive, which is still below the Decking. This drive leads up to the Garage.
GARAGE 6.4m x 2.7m (21ft x 8ft 9')
A good size outbuilding offering great potential for a multitude of uses...as well as a garage!
It's well lit inside courtesy of a rear window, further side facing upvc window and a upvc glazed door, there's light and power and a rather impressive security door opens on to the rear drive.
NOTE: There are solar panels on the roof. Owned outright. Evidently the Vendors were 'breaking even' on the electricity costs but with the increase in charges, you might now have to pay for some of your electricity!
Council Tax
Basildon Council, Band D
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.
Great Burstead as a village dates back at least to AD500, when it was settled by Saxons, from Lower Saxony, nowadays better known as Germany. It was first recorded, about 975, as 'Burgestede' meaning 'stronghold-site'.
The adjacent village of South Green was first recorded as 'Southwood Greene' in 1593, becoming the more recognised South Green in 1777.
GREAT BURSTEAD
The centrepiece of Great Burstead is the Conservation area, centred around the Church of St. Mary Magdalene on Church Street and a trio of listed buildings, one of which I had the pleasure of selling about ten years ago - a beautiful16th-17th century timber framed house.
The Grade 1 listed Norman church dates back to the 12th century and was the original parish church for the whole of the area, in those days encompassing Billericay too.
Great Burstead has a great local pub on the corner of Mill Road and Southend Road, which serves great food.
The King's Head Pub dates back to 1750 when it was known as the White Horse and interestingly travellers to and from Rochford and Brentwood would stop here before passing through the toll-gate which I think stood adjacent.
The 'Outstanding' St Peter's Catholic Primary School on Coxes Farm Road is almost opposite the pub and at school run times you'll often see the Lollipop Man/Lady on duty, guiding the children across the road in front of the pub.
Along Kennel Lane are the popular small housing estates of Coopers Croft and Froden Brook. Pretty developments built in the early 1990's by Countryside Homes, on the site of the Balls Plastics factory.
The old brook itself is still there, running underground but surfaces as a culvert in the lower part of Church Street.
Opposite the developments, on the other side of Kennel Lane, is a 1.25 acre, 12ft plus deep (in places) reed fringed Fishing Lake with a good mix of different fish.
As a local agent, I associate the whole of Church Street, Mill Road, Kennel Lane and some of the roads off these as Great Burstead. A few other pockets fall into the area (part of Southend Road, Coxes Farm Road and Grange Road, etc), with the rest coming under South Green.
SOUTH GREEN
Towards the top of Bell Hill, Gatwick House, a Grade II listed building from 1767, now secluded from the road by trees, presides over the area which heads down towards the village green on the right.
A great parade of shops on Grange Road overlook the ancient 'Green' (originally much bigger) and together they form the heart of the area.
The shops include a Tesco Express Supermarket, Post Office, Chemist, Greengrocer and a pretty good fish and chip shop.
The local South Green Infants & Junior Schools both have 'Good' OFSTED Reports and the area falls within catchment for Billericay Secondary School, also benefiting from a 'Good' OFSTED rating.
Built in 1956 the local village hall serves the community well and on the opposite side of the road a bit further up, 'Main Road Garage' provides petrol and the usual garage services.
The bulk of the residential development has been London Borough estates, built in the 1950's and 1960's to cater for London overspill. That said, there is a number of old properties in the area, particularly around the Green, providing character appeal.
Finally, public transport. There are bus stops a-plenty in the area taking you to Billericay High Street and Mainline Railway Station in minutes and the surrounding towns in little more.
In 1997 legislation was passed resulting in the two parishes coming under the Billericay area of the Basildon District Council.
Tim Kirkman
