Property description
Dating back in part to around 1713 with many more recent additions and improvements, ‘White Lilies’ would have been at the centre of a busy working farm for many generations with a staff cottage, stables and piggeries, all still in place, as well as a traditional farmhouse kitchen garden, orchard and a range of outbuildings, now utilised for more contemporary purposes, including a spacious and fully self contained pool house with fitted kitchen, gym sauna and steam room and a pretty thatched timber Japanese ‘Tea House’ overlooking the lake.
Set in some 5 acres of beautiful and well maintained grounds including a lake, orchard, formal and informal gardens, all of which for many years were open to the public on a number of days a year to raise funds for worthy causes, ‘White Lilies’ enjoys a truly idyllic quiet country setting set well back from a quiet country road yet within easy reach of the popular and historic village of Stock, with it’s many village amenities including excellent pubs, restaurants, convenience shops and junior school to name but a few plus easy access to the main line railway station at Billericay offering a speedy service (26 mins) to London Liverpool Street, the A127, A12, M25 and beyond.
‘White Lilies’ has undergone an extensive refurbishment and modernisation programme by recent owners including the present Vendors, which have managed to skilfully and tastefully combine the many original period features of the property, such as exposed timbers and beams, including stunning vaulted ceilings, and beautiful brickwork, with many contemporary features which make life that little more comfortable including a most impressive fitted kitchen by Smallbone of Devizes featuring an extensive range of quality integrated appliances, a magnificent orangery extension and stunning en-suite to the master bedroom featuring a vaulted ceiling, balcony and multi-fuel burner - sheer heaven!
The main house benefits from 4 bedrooms, two with en-suite and 4 large reception rooms including a fully equipped cinema room.
The Granary, a spacious DETACHED 4 bedroom cottage, is fully self contained with fitted kitchen and bathroom.
Whilst in need of some refurbishment, the large pool (approx 16 mtrs x 6 mtrs) with Roman Steps to one end enjoys a sheltered south facing aspect and once refurbished, would make a handsome addition to this elegant and generously proportioned family home.
GROUND FLOOR
French Limestone flooring throughout the ground floor with wet underfloor heating system to all ground floor rooms supplied by modern ground source heating system.
Wealth of exposed oak timbers and beams throughout.
Entrance Hall 15’ 5” (4.70m) x 9’ 3” (2.82m) max
Large and very useful double coat and shoe cupboard.
Fitted Kitchen 15’ 5” (4.705m) x 13’ 9” (4.19m) max
The real heart of this home.
Most impressive and sumptuously appointed fully fitted kitchen hand crafted by Smallbone of Divizes incorporating a large preparation and breakfast island with granite worktop and a range of cupboards. Built-in WOLF double width oven..
Extensive range of base, eye level and display cabinets incorporating numerous quality WOLF, Sub-Zero and Miele appliances including large range with hotplate and large extractor above, microwave, plate warner, American style fridge, freezer, dishwasher and wine chillers with pull out refrigerated draw units - to name but a few! There is even a purpose made bread table with bread storage and cutting area
Enviable walk-in larder cupboard providing massive storage area.
Ground floor cloakroom fitted with quality two piece suite including wash hand basin and w.c.
Orangery incorporating Dining Area and Family Room divided as follows: -
Dining Area 30’ 9” (9.37m) x 12’ (3.66m) max
Spacious dual aspect room overlooking the rear decking area and garden
Family Area 19’ 7” (5.97m) x 11’ 9” (3.58m) max
Most impressive entertaining area off both the dining area and sitting room overlooking the decking area and rear garden with access to both via double French doors.
Utility Area 14’ 3” (4.34m) x 6’ 11” (2.11m) max
Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble drier with worktop above. Further storage.
Open Plan Sitting Room 33’ (10.06m) x 17’ 9” (5.41m) max.
Beautiful dual aspect room with large bay window and most attractive double fronted brick fireplace inset with multi-fuel burning stoves on both sides. Wealth of exposed oak timbers and beams.
Cinema Room 14’ 3” (4.34m) x 13’ 2” (4.01m) max
Fitted with quality TV and Cinema system with drop down cinema screen and surround sound speaker system. Extensive storage units.
Cellar 16’ 11” (5.16m) x 16’ 1” (4.90m) max
Useful storage space for wine etc.
FIRST FLOOR
All first floor rooms heated by traditional ‘school’ style radiators supplied by ground source heating system.
Solid stairs to first floor and solid Oak flooring throughout.
Landing
Open Plan Master Suite incorporating en-suite wet room and dressing area 27’ 9” (8.46m) x 18’ (5.49m ) max
Stunning vaulted ceiling with wealth of exposed timbers and beams. Beautiful brick fireplace inset with cast iron stove on en-suite side.
Dressing area plus en-suite fitted with quality suite including free standing bath, two free standing shower heads, wash hand basin set into solid oak vanity unit and separate w.c, all in pristine white.
Double doors to balcony overlooking the garden.
Bedroom 2 17’ 11” (5.46m) x 11’ 4” (3.45m) max plus raised play loft area 14’ (4.27m) x 10’ (3.05m) max
Wealth of exposed timbers and beams.
Bedroom 2 - Guest Room with en-suite 14’ 10” (4.52m) x 12’ 5” (3.78m) max
Dual aspect room
En-suite to bedroom 2
Fitted with quality 3 piece suite including large corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin and w.c. Part tiled.
Bedroom 4 13’ 7” (4.14m) x 11’ 3” (3.43m) max
Family Bathroom
Fitted with quality 4 piece suite including bath, corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin and w.c. Part tiled.
We understand White Lilies is Grade 2 listed and that this does not apply to the pool house or The Granary.
THE GRANARY
Modern air source central heating system throughout.
Fitted Kitchen 16’ 4” (4.98m) x 10’ 3” (3.12m) max
Fitted with range of base and eye level units with rolled worktop above and incorporating built-in oven and hob with extractor above. Space and plumbing etc for fridge/freezer, slim line dishwasher, washing machine and tumble drier.
Sitting Room 19’ 4” (5.89m) x 17’ 7” (5.36m) max
Large ‘L’ shaped dual aspect room with double French doors to garden area. Attractive brick fireplace inset with multi fuel burner.
Bedroom 3 13’ 7” (4.14m) x 9’ 4” (2.84m) max
Bedroom 4 9’ 7” (2.92m) x 6’ 11” (2.11m) max
First Floor
Bedroom 1 19’ 4” (5.89m) x 13’ 4” (4.06m) max
2 x double fitted wardrobes*
Bedroom 2 16’ 3” (4.95m) x 13’ 4” (4.06m) max
Double fitted wardrobe *
* Some restricted headroom
The Pool House
Heated by modern ground source heating system
Kitchen, Dining and Family Room 18’ 11” (5.77m) x 17’ (5.18m) max
Fitted with range of base and eye level units with roll top worktops. Integrated oven and dishwasher.
Sink with mixer tap.
Bathroom fitted with three piece suite including corner shower, wash hand basin in vanity unit and w.c.
Gym / Bedroom 17’ 2” (5.23m) x 16’ 4” (4.98m) max
Pool Room 24’ 3” (7.39m) x 9’ 3” (2.82m ) max
Sliding doors to pool area
Steam Room
Sauna
OUTSIDE
Triple garage (23’ (7.01m) x 19’ 6” (5.94m) max plus further single garage / Storage area (20’ (6.10m) x 8’ 1” (2.46m) max
Block of 2 stables and tack room (each 14’ 9” (4.50m) x 8’ 10” (2.69m) max currently put to various other uses but could be used for stabling again if necessary.
Boiler room and further storage room.
Two further stables / Tack rooms plus Piggeries block.
Detached open barn with further storage room and room above.
Thatched Japanese style ‘Tea House’
The property is approached via a winding drive leading to a remotely controlled 5 bar gate and access to the large courtyard to the side of the property where the main entries is located.
Set within approximately 5 acres (STLS) of well tended and mature grounds which include both formal and informal gardens, an orchard, wild flower meadow, kitchen garden and lake.
Overlooking the lake is a thatched Japanese ’Tea House’ with power and light.
Various useful outbuildings including the large open barn with storage room to one side and room/storage above.
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.
Property Features :
- Most impressive 4 bedroom DETACHED period family home with further DETACHED 4 bedroom cottage and s
- Approximately 5 acres in all
- Main house combines many original period features with contemporary design and style.
- Stunning fully fitted kitchen by Smallbone of Devizes.
- Open plan sitting room with attractive fireplace inset with multi fuel burner