Stock Road, Stock, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9QX | Property for sale | Savills
3,855 sq ft(358.14 sq m)
Guide price £2,250,000

Stock RoadStock, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9QX

  • Sold

Key features

  • Sold in June 2023
  • No ongoing chain
  • Light-filled accommodation
  • Magnificent indoor pool
  • Within 1.5 miles of A12
  • Beautiful countryside surrounding the property

Unique house on edge of Stock village in about 1.5 acres.

About this property

  • Farrows Farmhouse is a landmark building on the immediate outskirts of Stock village, situated in the centre of its gardens and grounds which extend to about 1.5 acres.

    The house provides versatile light-filled accommodation and within the grounds is a substantial outbuilding which includes a lovely indoor pool and entertaining area.

    The house is approached through a vestibule by double doors into a spacious reception hall finished with a hardwood floor, and double doors provide a good deal of natural light and overlook the gardens and field beyond. The hall is open plan to a dual aspect sitting room featuring a red-brick fireplace and adjoining is a garden room with double doors opening on to the side gardens and overlooking the garden pond.

    At the front of the house is a study and ground floor cloakroom whilst at the rear a kitchen/breakfast room has units finished with gloss topped with stone. The room includes a four-oven AGA and has a lovely outlook over the gardens and fields to the rear, whilst the dining room to the front overlooks the drive. Adjoining is a rear lobby with walk-in shelved pantry, utility room housing the oil-fired boiler and access in to the double integral garage which includes a second cloakroom and has scope to amalgamate into the main body of the house if further accommodation is needed.

    The first floor galleried landing has a large front covered balcony, airing cupboard and cloaks cupboard. The principal bedroom is a light, dual-aspect room with double doors out to a side balcony, fitted wardrobes and en suite bathroom. There are five further bedrooms, a nursery and two further bathrooms.

    Outside
    The property has a frontage of some 75m m to Stock Road. The main entrance will be initially shared by adjoining barns which are being converted. However, there is the potential for a second entrance subject to some conditions being fulfilled (details upon request).

    A long gravel drive (initially part-shared with neighbouring barns) continues to a broad gravel parking area in front of the house and garaging. The gardens are predominantly lawned with a scattering of mature trees. To the west is a garden pond with a stone terrace. The terrace continues to the rear providing a lovely area for al fresco dining overlooking the gardens and meadow beyond. In the far corner of the garden is a brick-built detached pool house including a preparation area, cloakroom, large tiled in-ground pool with adjoining tiled entertaining area and plant room housing the boiler. This building is large enough for conversion into an annexe should the facility be required and planning permission is sought.

    To the west of the plot there is a second driveway, currently accessing farmland and a water tower and the sellers (subject to conditions) may allow the next incoming purchase to use this as a secondary or primary drive if required.

    In all about 1.5 acres.

    View payable Stamp Duty for this property

For me, this landmark building marks the entrance to one of my favourite villages, Stock.

Stephen WhiteProperty agent

Local information

  • Stock village: 1/4 of a mile, Ingatestone railway station and village: 5 miles, Billericay town and railway station: 4 miles, A12 (junction 16): 1.5 miles, Chelmsford city: 5 miles.
  • Stock, which is one of the most sought-after villages in Essex, enjoys an abundance of village amenities including a C of E primary school and pre-school, a village hall, four public houses, and a general store. The village is surrounded by beautiful stretches of open countryside with an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways.
  • Chelmsford city to the north provides a more cosmopolitan shopping centre, excellent recreational facilities and a good choice of schools including the renowned King Edward IV Grammar School, Chelmsford County High School for Girls and New Hall.
  • For the commuter access points on to the A12 are within a short distance, which interconnects with junction 28 of the M25.
  • There are railway stations at Billericay, Ingatestone and Shenfield into Stratford and Liverpool Street and Crossrail services are available from Shenfield and Brentwood.
  • Sporting facilities in the area include Greenwoods Hotel and Spa situated within a quarter of a mile of the property. Crondon Park Golf Club and Stock Brook Country Club are all within easy access.

Additional information

  • Services
  • Mains water and electricity. Oil-fired central heating. Private compliant drainage.
  • Local Authority: Chelmsford City Council
  • Council Tax Band: G
  • Directions: From the A12 (junction 16) proceed south on the B1007 towards Stock village. Pass Downham Road on the left-hand side and the entrance to Farrows Farm will be seen shortly after on the right-hand side before the entrance to Crondon Park Golf Club. Postcode: CM4 9QX
  • EPC Rating: D
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: G