Beautifully situated bungalow with equestrian facilities and potential annexe.
Situated in a remarkable location, on a bridleway surrounded by Hockley Woods. Wood Cottage provides a manageable equestrian facility with stables, manège and paddocks and a detached former outbuilding now converted to a three bedroom annexe (STP) requiring some completion. In all approaching 4 acres. Despite the rural surroundings the property is conveniently located for Hockley railway station and schools including Westerings Primary Academy.
The bungalow is set back from the lane, centrally positioned within its plot, and fronting a bridleway lane. A central hallway separates the bedrooms from the living accommodation. The kitchen is comprehensively fitted with integrated appliances and a slate floor. Open from the kitchen is a dining/living room, which includes some exposed timbers, trusses and a redbrick fireplace. Behind the kitchen is a spacious utility room with access into the rear courtyard. To the left of the hall are three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Potential annexe
Behind the bungalow, accessed by a long drive, is a detached outbuilding which, subject to receiving planning permission, would make a spacious two-bedroom annexe.
Outside
A central drive segregates one of the paddocks from the bungalow and leads to a courtyard providing a substantial parking area. Behind the bungalow are established gardens, predominantly lawned and screened by mature hedgerows and trees. To the west are the equestrian facilities, with their own gated entrance accessing a detached stable block providing both inside and outside stabling and a WC. Beyond is a 60 x 20 sq ft sand and rubber manège. There is a large paddock to the north and a further one to the south and east of the stables. There are miles of ride-in/out bridleways threading through Hockley Woods and beyond.
Services
Mains water and electricity. Calor gas. Private drainage (non-compliant system).
Agent's note
The owner will also consider selling the three bedroom detached bungalow with the adjacent post and rail paddock, retaining the annexe, stables, manège and larger paddock, subject to negotiation.
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As I meandered through Hockley Woods, along the bridleway, I knew the location would not disappoint. Wood Cottage makes the most of its location, with ride-out trails threading the forest on its doorstep.
Stephen WhiteProperty agent