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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · CM4 9QX
Sold STCListed 262 days
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About
The Oak Barn is an imposing five bedroom detached property circa 3000sq ft, located in a prominent position within the prestigious Farrows Farm a gated development in the popular village of Stock.
The enviable well-appointed accommodation commences with an impressive entrance hall with vaulted ceiling and gallery landing above.
A spacious kitchen / family space / dining room looks out to the paddock style rear garden with two sets of bi-folding doors for access, a useful study / play room is located to the side as well as a utility room, pantry and separate WC.
The spacious triple aspect living room occupies one wing of the ground floor accommodation with the other hosting three double bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room the other two benefiting from a shared Jack & Jill four piece bathroom.
To the first floor the impressive gallery landing looks over the entrance hall and provides access to 2 further double bedrooms both with separate en-suite bathrooms and dressing rooms.
Externally the rear garden which is accessed via two sets of bifold doors from the kitchen/ family room commences with a generous patio the remainder is laid to lawn and enclose with a paddock style post and rail fence.
There is vehicular access to the rear double cart lodge via a private electric three bar gate.
There is additional further parking in front of The Oak Barn for multiple vehicles on a block paved driveway.
The Oak Barn is built to a very high specification, the shaker style kitchen by Davonport features a 30mm Carrera Quartz worktop, Rangemaster Farmhouse double bowl sink with an extensive range of Neff appliances.
Bathrooms feature sanitary ware and vanity unit’s by Saneux, with a freestanding ceramic bath in the main bathroom.
Heating is provided via an air source heat pump, with underfloor heating to the ground and first floor.
A range of high-quality internal fittings including luxury black solid core doors with brass handles and a staircase with oak handrail and metal spindles.
Farrows Farm is situated in one of the most desirable postcodes in Essex, the village of Stock is conveniently located between the city of Chelmsford and the town of Billericay.
In the village you will find a post office, a florist and general store for daily essentials as well as 3 local pubs. *Internal photos not specific to this plot, for marketing and guidance only.
*Brochure correct at time of print developer reserves the right to vary the specification at any point throughout the build.
Entrance Hall Kitchen Family Space 15' 0" x 22' 5" Dining Area 14' 10" x 10' 5" Study / Play Room 14' 11" x 10' 1" Living Room 18' 10" x 13' 1" Utility Room 8' 6" x 8' 10" Bedroom Three 14' 11" x 12' 0" Ensuite Bathroom 5' 2" x 8' 6" Bedroom Four 11' 5" x 12' 0" Ensuite Bathroom 7' 10" x 8' 6" Bedroom Five 13' 5" x 6' 9" WC 3' 7" x 7' 7" Landing Master Bedroom 14' 10" x 13' 6" Ensuite Bathroom 8' 5" x 8' 3" Bedroom Two 15' 0" x 13' 5" Ensuite Bathroom 8' 4" x 7' 5"
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About The Oak Barn Stock Road, Stock, CM4
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