Little Burstead

About this property

An Attractive Period Farmhouse with plans passed to extend, guest accommodation, stables, and 0.72 of an acre overlooking rolling countryside

History & Background

Jobbers is a most attractive four-bedroom period property, believed to have formerly been the farm cottages to Hatchers Farm and later converted to one dwelling sometime in the 20^th century. The well-presented accommodation offers character while providing four good-sized bedrooms on the first floor with a luxury en-suite and walk-in dressing room cupboard to the main bedroom. On the ground floor are Three Reception room areas, a country kitchen/breakfast room and service rooms. Plans have been passed to create a 28 square meter extension with double gables, vaulted ceilings and extensive glass to create a larger open-plan kitchen to further enjoy the stunning views. The application number is 24/00614/LDCP. A side extension has also been passed to create a utility room.

Outside, within the substantial 0.72-acre plot is extensive parking with a gated yard area to park a horsebox and boat/motorhome with additional gated access to the sited mobile home which provides ancillary guest accommodation. There is also an L-shaped stable block for keeping horses (using grazing elsewhere) and a double garage building with rear workshop/storage. The original well which once served the farm cottages is now an attractive feature in the grounds.

Setting & Location

The property is situated in a pleasant country lane on the edge of Little Burstead, where the plot has the benefit of extensive corner frontage from its 0.72-acre grounds. Standing in an incredible elevated location, there are the most amazing valley style views which span right across to the highest point in Essex at Langdon Hills. Surrounding the side and rear is established woodland, which our clients have enjoyed ad hoc use over the years. There is also a good network of public footpaths for country and woodland walks.

Little Burstead is a highly sought-after address, being a charming small village approximately 2 miles to the south of the thriving town of Billericay which hosts a good many restaurants and range of independent shops. The property is well placed for access onto the A127 and further for independent schools in the area, including St Johns School in Billericay and several good independent schools in Brentwood just 5 miles away. Chelmsford City for Grammar and High Schools and New Hall are all around 13 miles from the property. Billericay Station provides a fast 33-minute journey to London’s Liverpool Street or there is the Elizabeth Line from Shenfield which is 5.9 miles away.

Ground Floor Accommodation

The entrance door leads to an impressive hallway with wooden flooring complemented by attractive Calico cream panelling and stairs to a part galleried landing. There is under-stair storage and access to a ground-floor shower room/w.c and the utility/boiler room. The kitchen/breakfast room extends into the orangery which provides the area for a breakfast table with lovely views over the grounds and open countryside. Double doors also lead out onto the terrace. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of matching units featuring a 2025 Rangemaster oven (available by separate negotiation) and a return worktop for a serving area. Integral appliances include a fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Access leads through the dining room which also has double doors onto the south-facing terrace. The sitting/family room is of generous size with an attractive fireplace with a sandstone surround and recess housing a Jotul wood burning stove. Double doors lead out onto the side terrace. From the lounge is access to the study. This room has a separate door to the exterior and features wood flooring with some fitted furniture.

First Floor Accommodation

The spacious landing has a storage cupboard and an airing cupboard with an access hatch for the loft. The main bedroom is generous in size enjoying the benefit of a large walk in dressing room cupboard and separately, a luxury shower room. The remaining three bedrooms are also of good size with a family bathroom featuring a traditional Ball & Claw freestanding style bathtub.

Grounds

The property stands on a substantial plot of 0.72 of an acre with an attractive carriage style drive providing ample parking where there are further gates to a useful hardstand/parking area for a boat or motorhome etc. The double garage has an automated door and there is a workshop behind, together with a 20ft container store which can remain if required. The stable block has four full-size boxes onto an enclosed yard with a hay store and tack room.  This building could be converted into ancillary/leisure accommodation stp if preferred. Also on site, with separate gated vehicle access is a spacious mobile home. This has been enjoyed for guest accommodation. The gardens surround the house with various upper and lower terraces to capture the sun throughout the day and steps lead down from the drive to the front door. On the upper terrace is the original well, now an attractive feature alongside a greenhouse filled abundantly with a flourishing grapevine-bearing fruit. The lawn areas include a man-made pond and an attractive pergola/walk through.

Agents Notes

• Registered Title EX318159
• Buyers should note that the property will require a new private drainage system to be compliant with modern legislation. This has been considered when setting the guide price.
• Planning passed 24/00614/LDCP. Plans have also been passed for the garden room to be removed and replaced with a utility room to serve the new kitchen, if extended.
• The mobile home is connected to the private drainage which is a twin chamber septic tank.

Services

LPG Gas for Cooking. Oil fired heating. Mains water. Mains electricity

EPC rating: F. Council tax band: G, Tenure: Freehold,

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