An unusual Colonial style detached property with an Art Deco flair. First floor Master Bedroom suite. Ground floor 4 further bedrooms, Bathroom. Drawing room, Dining room, Reception Hall. large Kitchen/Breakfast room with Aga. Office/Annex. Barn, Workshop, Orangery. Garage, Pond, set in just under 2.5 acres (sts).
SITUATION Whitegates is situated in the sought after village of Little Burstead which lies two miles to the South of Billericay. Little Burstead is renowned for its popular Infant/Primary School of 'Quilters' for which Whitegates lies within the catchment area. Billericay is approximately two miles to the North and provides a good range of shops, school and social facilities as well as a main line station providing a popular commuter route to London Liverpool Street. Access onto the A127 is approximately 2 miles to the South. The exact location of the property is shown on the map within the particulars.
DINING ROOM: 16'9" x 16'4" (5.1m x 4.98m). Original oak panelling to walls. Fireplace housing cast iron wood burner. French doors to veranda and window to the front. Double part glazed door to:
DRAWING ROOM: 16'9" (5.1m) x 16'7" (5.05m) (11'4" (3.45m) ceiling height). (also approached from the Reception Hall). Feature cast iron fireplace moulded to appear as if carved wood with tiled hearth.
BEDROOM TWO: 16'7" x 11'8" (5.05m x 3.56m). Fitted furniture and dressing table. French doors to the veranda and view of the lake.
BEDROOM THREE: 12'5" x 8'7" (3.78m x 2.62m). Victorian cast iron fireplace. Window to the front.
BEDROOM FOUR: 12'6" x 11' (3.8m x 3.35m). Victorian cast iron fireplace. Window with view of the lake.
BEDROOM FIVE: 11'8" x 8'5" (3.56m x 2.57m). Window overlooking the lake.
KITCHEN: 25'2" x 12'2" (7.67m x 3.7m). Comprising of extensive range of fitted eye and base level units, three glass display cabinets, laminate rolled edge work tops with tiled splash backs, corner display shelves. Four oven Aga, stainless steel single drainer sink with mixer taps and cupboards below. Dresser unit with two glass display cabinets, plate rack, wine rack and down lighters. French doors into the Sun Room and further door into the:
UTILITY ROOM: Range of base units. Plumbing for washing machine. Butler sink. Window to the front. Door to rear and door to:
CLOAKROOM: Low level wc, pedestal wash basin.
SUN ROOM: Superb part stained glass arched windows overlooking the driveway.
. Stairs from inner hall to:
FIRST FLOOR
MASTER BEDROOM: 16'2" x 14'6" (4.93m x 4.42m). Sliding doors to the balcony and window to the front. Door to:
EN-SUITE: Comprising of low level wc, shower cubicle, bath with mixer taps and archway leading to:
DRESSING AREA: Two eaved storage cupboards.
OUTSIDE
THE OUTBUILDINGS
THE ANNEXE/OFFICE: Part glazed door into:
KITCHEN: 9'7" x7'3" (2.92m x2.2m). Comprising of a range of base and eye level units with tiled splash backs. Single stainless steel sink and drainer, built-in oven, hob and extractor over. Oil fired boiler. Open access to:
INNER HALL: With steps to First Floor.
SITTING ROOM: 19'8" x 7'5" (6m x 2.26m). Window to the front and rear.
SHOWER ROOM: Comprising of wash basin, low level wc and shower cubicle.
THE ORANGERY: 45'9" x 19'7" (13.94m x 5.97m). A superb building with French doors to each end and further French doors to side and windows all around with glass roof. Air conditioning and heating.
GARAGE: 33'7" x 18'5" (10.24m x 5.61m).
WORKSHOP: 15'9" x 18'5" (4.8m x 5.61m).
FURTHER STORAGE BARN: 78'8" x 28'1" (23.98m x 8.56m). The extensive grounds are a particular feature to the property and have an attractive array of plants, shrubs and trees and an extensive lawned area. To the northern boundary of the gardens there is an attractive bandstand and to the western boundary adjacent to the property attractive pond with wrought iron bridge to the other side.
LOCAL AUTHORITY : Basildon District Council 01268 533333
COUNCIL TAX BANDING : G
VIEWING: Strictly by appointment with the Agent: JOHN D WOOD & CO on 01245 344222. Prior to making an appointment to view John D Wood & Co strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of John D Wood & Co staff who has seen the property in order that you do not make a wasted journey.
