Positioned at the end of a private lane and just a short walk from the centre of Stock village, this distinguished country home extends to over 6,500 sq ft of carefully considered accommodation, designed to offer an exceptional balance of family living, entertaining and connection to its surrounding landscape.

Internally, the accommodation unfolds from an impressive reception hall, where natural materials and bespoke finishes establish the tone of the home. Underfloor heating, handcrafted joinery and elegant proportions continue throughout.

A beautifully proportioned sitting room centres around a stone fireplace and opens directly onto the gardens, while the spectacular open-plan kitchen, dining and family room forms the heart of the house. Vaulted glazing and extensive natural light create a remarkable entertaining space overlooking the grounds beyond.

The first floor provides four generous bedroom suites, including an exceptional principal suite complete with dressing room and luxurious en suite bathroom.

A detached annexe provides outstanding flexibility for guest accommodation, multi-generational living, wellness use or entertaining, while the substantial barn offers excellent potential for equestrian pursuits, leisure use or secure storage.

General Local Authority: Chelmsford City Council Services: Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating, Private drainage. We understand the drainage does comply with the regulations. Council Tax: B and G EPC Rating: E Mobile and Broadband checker: Information can be found here https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb

This property has 7.3 acres of land.

Outside

The grounds are a defining feature of the property. Extending to approximately 7 acres, they have been meticulously designed to create privacy, structure and year-round interest. Expanses of lawn, mature specimen planting, clipped beech hedging, orchard areas, David Austin roses and a Hartley Botanical greenhouse combine to create a remarkable garden landscape.

Situation

The village itself is arranged around the 15th century Church of All Saints and has a wide range of traditional and contemporary properties and architectural styles. The village offers everyday amenities including a post office, coffee shop, village store. wine shop, and three public houses. Ingatestone station to the west and Billericay station to the south provide a regular service to London Liverpool Street with an approximate journey time of 30 minutes.

Junction 16 of the A12 is located to the North giving access onwards to the M25. The City of Chelmsford provides a broader range of commercial, entertainment, shopping and leisure facilities. There are a number of excellent schools in the area, both state and private, including King Edward VI’s Grammar School, Chelmsford County High School for Girls, Brentwood School, New Hall and the Felsted School.