Kings Hill, Rochford Conservation Area, SS4

A magnificent Period property with 14th Century origins, a beautifully appointed Manorial facade and gorgeous landscaped gardens with various outbuildings. Our clients have seamlessly blended the traditional construction with bespoke interior design features. Standing at the end of a lengthy driveway at the heart of Rochford Conservation Area.

A magnificent Period property with 14th Century origins, a beautifully appointed Manorial facade and gorgeous landscaped gardens with various outbuildings. Our clients have seamlessly blended the traditional construction with bespoke interior design features. Standing at the end of a lengthy driveway at the heart of Rochford Conservation Area.

Entrance

An oak panelled entrance door gives access to the:

Reception Hallway

4.7m x 2.18m (15' 5" x 7' 2")

(Minimum measurements) Multi-pane sash window overlooking the rear garden. 'Karndean' herringbone oak flooring with bordered edge. Radiator. High level skirting. Dado rail. Turned staircase to first floor part-galleried landing with polished oak balustrade. Access to understairs storage cupboard. Access to cloaks cupboard. A Suffolk latch door leads through to the morning room, and a double width flat headed opening leads through to the sitting room. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling.

Sitting Room

4.7m x 3.15m (15' 5" x 10' 4")

(excluding corridor access) A beautifully appointed dual aspect room with multi-pane sash windows to front and side. Feature stone fireplace with open flue on stone hearth. Two radiators. Parquet flooring. High level skirting. Access to storage cupboard. Exposed beams.

Morning Room

5.33m x 3.58m (17' 6" x 11' 9")

Coloured leadlight bay window to side. Inglenook fireplace with oak bressimer and dual log stores on brick hearth with cast iron multifuel stove. Flagstone flooring. Oak skirting. Arched shelved display niche. Wall light point. Feature exposed beams and studwork. A double width flat headed opening leads through to the outer hallway, and Suffolk latch doors lead off to the farmhouse kitchen and study.

Study

3.35m x 2.87m (11' 0" x 9' 5")

Multi pane window to side (into inner courtyard). Tiled floor. High level skirting. Radiator. Three wall light points. Exposed studwork and beams. Service door to formal dining room.

Outer Hallway

Our clients utilise the outer hallway as the primary access to Kings Hill and it serves as a second impressive hallway with access to the vaulted dining room, cloakroom, morning room (in turn, leading off to the sitting room, study and kitchen/breakfast room). Oak panelled entrance door with leadlight vestibule window to the front, obscure leadlight window to side. Flagstone flooring. Radiator. Two wall light points. Exposed beams and studwork.

Cloakroom/WC

Obscure leadlight window to side. Radiator. Flagstone flooring. Exposed beams and studwork. Fitted with a two piece suite comprising low level WC and suspended wash hand basin with mosaic tiled splashback. Smooth plastered ceiling.

Formal Dining Room

6.55m x 3.7m (21' 6" x 12' 2")

A spectacular vaulted room with two leadlight windows to side, and twin high level leadlight windows to rear. Exposed polished wood floor. Brick fireplace with inset cast iron log burner. Two radiators. Exposed beams and studwork. Further high level obscure double glazed (borrowed light) overhead window and obscure double glazed feature panel to the rear.

Country Kitchen

4.47m x 3.73m (14' 8" x 12' 3")

Multi-pane sash window overlooking the rear garden. 'Amtico' herringbone oak flooring. The professionally planned and fitted hand painted 'in frame' kitchen incorporates base cupboards, eye level cabinets, a leadlight glazed larder cupboard with bi-folding doors and drawer stacks. Polished oak surfaces with grooved drainers and inset 'Butler' style sink with 'Quettle' boiling hydrotap, integrated dishwasher and fridge. Manor House Mantel recess houses a gas fired twin 'Aga' with independent Bosch fan-assisted electric oven and two ring gas hob adjacent (as a companion unit). Extractor canopy and recessed LED lighting. Access to built in storage cupboard. Feature exposed beams. Over cabinet up-lights. High level skirting. Vertical designer radiator. Extractor fan.

Utility/Laundry Room

3.2m x 2.82m (10' 6" x 9' 3")

Multi-pane sash window to side, feature low level cast iron stove, base unit with inset sink and space plumbing and drainage for automatic washing machine and further appliances. Access to storage cupbaord. A glazed door gives access to:

Sun Lounge

2.64m x 2.36m (8' 8" x 7' 9")

A delightful glazed addition overlooking the landscaped gardens with muti-pane French doors to rear, multi-pane windows to side, and a half glazed door giving access to a small inner courtyard. Vaulted glazed roof. Victoriana tiled floor.

The First Floor

Landing

High level skirting. Part vaulted ceiling. Exposed studwork. Panelled and Suffolk latch doors lead off to principal first floor rooms.

Master Bedroom

4.65m x 3.05m (15' 3" x 10' 0")

A dual aspect room with multi-pane sash window to front and sliding multi-pane window to side. Pitch pine floor. Radiator. A range of bespoke fitted bedroom furniture comprising full height double wardrobe cupboard with glazed inserts and two further double wardrobe cupboards with half glazed inserts. Exposed studwork. Access to insulated roof space. Part vaulted ceiling. A panelled door gives access to:

En Suite Shower

Sliding multi-pane window to side. Polished pine floor. Double banked radiator. Feature timber wall cladding. Fitted with a three piece suite comprising marble countertop vanity wash basin with designer mixer tap and storage cupboard beneath, offset quadrant shower enclosure with inset shower, and Regency style low level WC. Smooth plastered part vaulted ceiling. Two wall light points. Extractor fan.

Bedroom Two

3.73m x 3.7m (12' 3" x 12' 2")

(excluding storage cabinets) Multi-pane sash window overlooking the landscaped gardens. Radiator. A range of fitted storage cupboards. Access to insulated roof space. Wall hung light fitting. Feature part vaulted ceiling.

Bedroom Three

3.96m x 3.58m (13' 0" x 11' 9")

Multi-pane window to side. Radiator. Exposed oak flooring. Feature panel detailing to walls. Feature studwork. Part-vaulted ceiling.

Bedroom Four

2.9m x 2.87m (9' 6" x 9' 5")

Leadlight window to side. Access to eaves storage cupboards. Radiator. Exposed studwork and beams to part vaulted ceiling. Access door (for use as a nursery or anteroom) from the guest bedroom.

Family Bathroom

'Amtico' light oak flooring. Multi pane window to rear. Obscure leadlight borrowed light into the vaulted dining room. Access to storage cupboard. Old school radiator. Bespoke hand-painted in frame vanity unity with storage cupboards and inset regency style sink with mirrored illuminated recess above, raised rolled edged clawfoot bath, and integrated cistern WC with fitted bathroom furniture. Panelling to half height to feature wall. Recessed lighting. Dropped light switch.

To the Outside

The Gardens

A screened and unoverlooked beautifully landscaped rear garden incorporates a double width pergola covered walkway and has walled side and rear boundaries with access to various outbuildings. The wraparound gardens are planted with an array of annual and perennial plants and shrubs, with an expansive lawned area. Access to a detached garden shed with covered bicycle/log store area and large side storage area incorporating a private courtyard with space for barbecuing or dining alfresco. The extensive front and side gardens have a feature walled frontage with planted beds. The property is approached via a lengthy shingled driveway with multiple parking spaces and access to the detached garage and workshop. Our clients have recently commissioned a delightful terrace with sunken pond and chequered brick block paviour terracing, ideal for enjoying the afternoon and evening sun.

Garden Lodge

5.18m x 3.05m (17' 0" x 10' 0")

A substantial detached multi-purpose room with twin glazed multi-pane doors to front and two multi-pane windows to front. Tiled floor. Power and light connected.

Garage

5.49m x 3.96m (18' 0" x 13' 0")

A pair of timber doors to front. Power and light connected. There is a raised mezzanine storage area with skylight window.

Workshop

A pair of timber doors to front. Power and light connected. Ample storage space.

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