5 bed detached house for sale

Connaught Way, Billericay CM12

Offering considerably more accommodation than meets the eye, 1,850 sq ft to be precise, with high-end fittings throughout and selective air conditioning, this is undoubtedly a home worthy of serious consideration.

The setting this home commands within Queens Park is quite unique, sitting behind an impressive 18m driveway capable of accommodating five or six vehicles, an immediate statement of intent before you have even stepped through the door.

The house has been extended to the side and now provides five bedrooms, two en-suite shower rooms and a four-piece family bathroom, all featuring quality suites that include digital showers and a programmable bath.

Particularly noteworthy is the arrangement of one bedroom, which together with its en-suite shower room sits separately from the main house, making it an ideal guest suite, teenager's retreat or longer-term accommodation for a family member. Multigenerational living at your doorstep!

Downstairs, three reception rooms with solid oak floors adjoin each other, providing a natural flow of generous and versatile living spaces. The solid wood-fronted kitchen continues the feeling of quality. Integrated appliances include three Miele ovens a pyrolytic self-cleaning conventional oven with air fryer function, a steam oven and a sous chef warming and slow cooking drawer, a feature more commonly found in a professional kitchen than a family home. A utility room with space for appliances and an American-style fridge freezer has the added convenience of a door opening directly into the garage.

The thoughtfully positioned conservatory, accessed via bi-folding doors from the lounge, looks out over the landscaped rear garden which enjoys the much-favoured westerly aspect, the preferred aspect for daytime and evening entertaining alike.

Situated at the end of Connaught Way, the property is approximately 1.1 mile from the train station, reportedly a 23 minute walk. All in all, a home with an exceptional range of features that will reward its next owners for many years to come.

Accomodation to follows...
Hallway


A newly installed front door opens into a warm and welcoming carpeted hallway with characterful decoration that sets a confident tone for what lies beyond.
Stairs rise to the first floor, with useful space beneath currently home to a piano, whilst doors lead to the kitchen, utility room and lounge.

Utility room 2.58m x 1.82m (8'5 x 6')

A front-facing window overlooks the drive, and beneath the worktop there is space for both a washing machine and tumble dryer, alongside an American-style fridge freezer.

A door from here opens directly into the garage a really practical connection.
Ground floor WC


As with everything in this house, this has been refitted with quality in mind, incorporating a Villeroy & Boch push-button WC and a wall-mounted ceramic hand basin with a Hansgrohe mixer tap, a small room, but finished to a standard found in the rest of the property.

Kitchen/breakfast room 4.77m x 3.05m (15'8 x 10')

Positioned to the front of the house, this beautifully planned kitchen features ceramic tiled flooring with a mosaic marble stone inlay and an exceptional range of Honey Maple shaker cabinets topped with Corian worksurfaces, incorporating a double basin with a pewter Franke Tri-Flo mixer tap with carbon filter.

Built within the cabinetry is a large pull-out pantry, a broom cupboard, various storage options, rubbish bin, the gas boiler with Hive, a Miele integrated dishwasher, a De Dietrich integrated fridge and a five-ring gas hob with cooker hood over. Space has also been thoughtfully incorporated for a centrally located dining table, a sociable and practical touch.

Adjoining this, three high-end Miele ovens take pride of place, the main oven benefits from pyrolytic self-cleaning and doubles as an air fryer, alongside a Miele steam oven and a Miele sous chef warming and slow cooking drawer. For those who love to cook, this kitchen will be a genuine joy.

Lounge 5.69m x 3.55m (18'8 x 11'8)

The central reception space of the ground floor, linking all the key living areas together with a beautiful solid oak tongue and groove floor running throughout.

A French limestone fire surround with an inset Aga Stretton wood burning stove creates an inviting focal point for cooler evenings, whilst bi-fold doors to the conservatory open up the space beautifully during the warmer months.

Dining room 3.96m x 2.75m (13'0 x 9'0)

The solid wood floor flows naturally into this dining space, which connects through to the kitchen and has a window looking out onto the garden.

Study/playroom 2.87m x 2.42m (9'5 x 7'11)

Accessed from the corner of the lounge, this is the first part of the side extension and a wonderfully versatile space.

Double doors open to the garden and a staircase with storage under rises to the guest room above, a clever and well-considered layout that has the ability to adapt as family dynamics demand.

Guest room/home office 5.34m x 2.48m (17'6 x 8'2)

Currently configured as a two-person home office, this impressive first-floor room within the extension has also served as a guest bedroom and could equally become a fantastic teenager's retreat.

Solid wood floors continue the ground floor theme, a rear window provides natural light and air conditioning ensures comfort throughout the year.

A door leads through to the en-suite shower room.
En-suite shower room


Well planned and featuring a front window, this shower room is fitted with a quality ceramic suite comprising a shower cubicle, push-button WC and a wall-mounted hand basin with mixer taps.
Landing


A drop-down hatch with ladder provides loft access, and from here there is an airing cupboard housing the mains-pressure hot water system, an additional storage cupboard and doors which open to each of the bedrooms.

Bedroom one 4.82m x 3.45m (15'10 x 11'4)

A fabulous principal bedroom with rear-facing views across to Brentwood, Panasonic air conditioning and built-in wardrobes to one wall incorporating an illuminated dressing table together with a range of hanging and storage options. A door opens through to the en-suite shower room.
En-suite shower room


Tiled throughout with underfloor heating, this beautifully appointed shower room features a Duravit push-button WC, a vanity unit with Caliza Capri Stone top and pebble stone granite wash basin with mixer taps, and a backing LED lit courtesy mirror.

The corner shower cubicle houses an Aqualisa Hi Qu Digital shower with concealed mixer and the particularly clever addition of a remote button, allowing the water to reach temperature before you step in.

A stylish heated towel rail, rear-facing window and dimmable inset spotlights to the ceiling complete this impressive room.

Bedroom two 3.66m x 2.75m (12'0 x 9'0)

A lovely rear-facing room with distant views over rooftops with Queens Park Country Park and Brentwood beyond. A good range of fitted wardrobes provides excellent storage.

Bedroom three 3.45m x 2.69m (11'4 x 8'10)

A front-facing bedroom comfortably accommodating a double bed and with fiited wardrobes.

Bedroom four 3.05m x 2.12m (10'0 x 7'0)

Another front-facing room which could also accommodate a small double bed.
Family bathroom


This stylishly finished room with inset dimmable lighting is where quality fittings complement the marble tiling to both walls and floor.

The four-piece white suite comprises an inset bath with wall-mounted taps and an Aqualisa Hi-Qu digital programmable bath filler, ensuring the bath reaches the perfect temperature without the risk of overfilling.

There is also a Duravit push-button WC, a vanity unit with circular ceramic wash basin on Rio Tinta honed bespoke work surface and then finally the corner shower cubicle with sliding door also has an Aqualisa Hi-Qu digital shower with remote-controlled button.
Outside

front garden


This property enjoys an enviable setting within the road, sitting behind a deep driveway enclosed by fencing with two substantial posts at the entrance.

The driveway measures approximately 18m in depth and provides parking for up to six well-organised vehicles, with adjoining feature shrub beds, recycling bin storage and pedestrian access to the front door, as well as vehicle access to the garage.

Garage 4.88m x 2.60m (16'0 x 8'6)

Accessed via a remote control Horman Georgian Ecotherm electric roller door and with Led lighting and a large Butler sink with hot and cold water, connects directly through to the utility room, this is a secure and very useful space with excellent day-to-day practicality.
Rear garden


Enjoying a wonderfully sociable south/westerly aspect, the rear garden has been thoughtfully landscaped using Yorkstone smooth paving with a feature brick edge to both the patio and lawn areas. The patio provides a generous seating space complete with a barbecue platform for daytime entertaining and evening sunsets.

Established planting includes pleached Hornbeam trees to the rear, a mature silver birch and a red hawthorn, all combining to create a beautifully private and characterful outdoor space.

To one corner sits a timber shed with a storage space behind being used as an open log store.

Mains electric lighting extends around the perimeter of the garden and along the side passageway, a practical and atmospheric finishing touch.

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