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With an imposing and most impressive entrance, high ceilings, including ornate plasterwork to some rooms, elegant sash windows and French doors overlooking the pretty courtyard garden and pool area, there are any number of reminders of how this was once the magnificent family home for one of the privileged landed gentry of Stock village during the 18th century when Stock Lodge would have been ‘New to the market!’
Converted into 4 substantial homes some time ago, with No 2 by far the largest, this charming family home has thankfully retained many original period features whilst enjoying contemporary touches which make life that bit more comfortable.
Accommodation on the ground floor includes two large reception rooms and a spacious family kitchen and breakfast room with access to the extensive cellar providing an ideal home for that collection of fine wines you have been promising yourself! In addition, there is a ground floor cloakroom and a further pool room with shower room which could be put to any number of uses including a 5th bedroom or study etc.
To the first floor there are 4 double bedrooms, including a an en-suite and large walk-in wardrobe to the master bedroom, all with beautiful long sash windows, plus a family bathroom.
The extensive grounds include a delightful courtyard garden with outdoor dining area and the heated in-ground open air pool.
The large lawn area is surrounded by well established shrubs and mature trees providing privacy and seclusion throughout the year. Numerous useful outbuildings including a large greenhouse, summerhouse and shed.
In addition to the private parking area to the front of the property there is access to the mews style parking area to the rear with a single garage within a block and further private parking.
At the very heart of this pretty and much sought after village, Stock Lodge is perfectly positioned to make the most of life in this idyllic village setting with it’s many fine public houses, restaurants, various shops and popular school (up to age 11) to name but a few of the many and varied amenities which have made Stock one of the most popular village locations in the country.
Stock Village
Stock village has a well deserved reputation as one of the most desirable locations in the south east with many qualities to endear it to those searching for the rural idyll of a typical English village including cricket on the green, summer fetes, an ancient and beautiful Church, cosy pubs, village shops and a strong sense of community - somewhere to belong!
Stock has all this and more including a village post office and general store including a newsagent, newly opened library, excellent off licence, hairdresser and an enviable selection of public houses and restaurants as well as a junior school with a reputation for high standards of education, all within walking distance of each other, even a new coffee shop - what more could you ask for?
Whilst Stock may enjoy a rather cosy ‘Miss Marple’ image, it is far from being stuck in the past with a long list of village based clubs and associations for the young and not so young alike, including drama, Cubs, Scouts, art, photography , gardening, Keep fit, yoga and many more, the village even has it’s own magazine ‘Stock Press’ and web site stock.org, both of which provide a useful insight of village life, featuring many local activities and events - take a look at the web site for yourself.
Stock is particularly proud of its village hall, built with the help of the local residents; the modern facilities of this excellent community centre are an ideal venue for many of the village activities including social events, exhibitions and special interest markets every month.
Spiritually the village is well catered for with All Saints’ (Church of England) , Our Lady & St Joseph (Roman Catholic) and Christ Church (Free Church), all close by.
Greenwood, former home of the Ellis Family (the past landed gentry of Stock) is now a luxury hotel, restaurant and health spa with day membership available to village residents.
The thriving shopping centres of Billericay and Chelmsford are only a short car journey away with Lakeside and Bluewater just a little further. Commuters are well served by fast rail links to London Liverpool Street (Approximately 25 minutes each way on the fast train). We also have an excellent regular bus service (the 100) running from Chelmsford to Basildon and Lakeside via Billericay with a stop right outside the Billericay railway station. The 100 picks up in the village very 20 minutes or so throughout the week.
We have some of the best secondary schools in the country nearby including Chelmsford High School for Girls and King Edward Grammar for boys, both in Chelmsford. Mayflower Comprehensive in Billericay and the Anglo European in Ingatestone are nearer and a bus collects in the village for the grammar schools in Westcliff on Sea and Southend.
No one knows Stock better. If this information has wetted your appetite for a home in Stock, why not come and see us for yourself, you will always be welcome in any one of the 5 village pubs for a cup of coffee or something a little stronger! Or better still pop in to see us for a cup of coffee!
Stock and the pretty villages surrounding it are more than just a place to live, they are somewhere to set down roots for generations! So, if you are looking for a home in or around Stock, then look no further than M-Estates. Based in Stock, we probably know the village (and villagers!) better than anyone and therefore can bring our local knowledge and experience to bear when it comes to finding you the right property
GROUND FLOOR
Covered Entrance Porch Leading to Large Lobby and inner Hallway
Canadian maple flooring throughout the ground floor.
Ground floor cloakroom fitted with two piece suite including wash hand basin and w.c. Part tiled.
Sitting Room 26’ 9” (8.15m) x 14’ 11” (4.55m) max
Most elegant room with high ornate plastered ceiling and tall sash windows and two sets of French Doors leading to the courtyard garden and pool area.
Dining Room 13’ 2” (4.02m) x 12’ (3.66m) max
Tall sash window overlooking the front aspect. Door to kitchen.
High ceiling.
Kitchen & Breakfast Area 18’ 8” (5.69m) x 12’ 9” (3.89m) max
Fitted with a range of base and eye level units with worktops over. Integrated oven and gas hob with 4 rings.
Space and plumbing etc for dishwasher and washing machine.
Large storage cupboard
Door to rear aspect and garaging.
Access to Cellar 37’ 5” (11.40m) x 12’ 3” (3.74m) max
Full height room with ample storage space for wine etc.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Master Bedroom 14’ 11” (4.54m) x 11’ 3” (3.44m) max
En-suite with shower, wash hand basin
Large walk-in wardrobe.
Bedroom 2 14’ 11” (4.54m) x 13’ 7” (4.13m) max
Bedroom 3 15’ (4.58m) x 12’ 9” (3.89m) max
Bedroom 4 15’ (4.59m) x 10’ (3.05m) max
OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a private drive providing access to all the properties within Stock Lodge including the mews style garage parking area.
To the front of the property is a large private drive providing private parking for several cars.
The grounds include a large lawn area which is bordered by well established shrubs and mature trees providing year round privacy and seclusion.
Numerous useful outbuildings including greenhouse, summerhouse and garden shed.
Side access to the pretty courtyard garden with outdoor ding area and in-ground heated pool. Also access to the
Pool Room / Bedroom 5 / Study 14’ 1” (4.29m) x 11’ 10” (3.60m) max
Shower room with wash hand basin and w.c.
All room dimensions given above are approximate measurements
Please be aware that it may NOT be assumed that the fixtures and fittings mentioned in the above details are included within the sale price of the property and may well be subject to separate negotiation. Prospective purchasers should make appropriate enquiries of the vendors to satisfy themselves as to the actual fixtures and fittings included within the sale before proceeding with any purchase if their inclusion or otherwise would have a bearing on their intention to proceed with the purchase of the property. If in doubt, seek professional advice on this matter.
These particulars do not constitute, nor constitute any part of an offer or contract. All measurements are given as a guide; no liability can be accepted for any errors arising therefrom. No responsibility is taken for any other error, omission or misstatement in these particulars. M-Estates do not make or give, whether in these particulars, during negotiations or otherwise any representation whatsoever in relation to this property.
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991. The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixture, fittings or services and so does not verify they are in working order, fit for their purpose or within ownership of the sellers. Therefore the buyer must assume the information given is incorrect. Neither has the Agent checked the legal documentation to verify legal status of the property. A buyer must assume the information is incorrect until their solicitors have verified it. Nothing concerning the type of construction or the condition of the structure is to be implied from the photograph/s or plans of the property. The sale particulars may change in the course of time and any interested party is advised to make final inspection of the property prior to exchange of contracts.