5 bed detached house for sale

Hurlocks Farm, Billericay CM11

Quote reference SW0844 for viewings

Historic 17th-Century Grade II Listed Residence with Annexe & Development Potential, Set Within Approximately One Acre
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a remarkable piece of English heritage in the heart of Billericay. This charming Grade II Listed detached residence, dating back to the 17th century, beautifully combines original period character with modern convenience, all within walking distance of Billericay High Street and the mainline railway station.

Set within grounds approaching one acre, the property enjoys extensive gardens featuring a large pond, terraced seating areas, a Jacuzzi hot tub and a detached annexe/outbuilding, offering versatile additional accommodation and exciting future potential.

The main house is rich in character and showcases many original features including exposed timber beams, traditional brickwork detailing and impressive Inglenook fireplaces. The entrance foyer leads into a cosy sitting room complete with a feature brick fireplace and exposed timbers to both the walls and ceiling, while the stunning dining room centres around an impressive Inglenook hearth with exposed brickwork and character beams throughout. Just off the dining room is a separate study, also featuring a brick fireplace, providing an ideal space for home working.

The farmhouse-style kitchen is fitted with an Aga and opens onto the rear patio, incorporating a practical breakfast and utility area. Off the kitchen is a generous rear reception room forming the main family living space, complete with a wood-burning stove, exposed ceiling timbers and French doors opening onto the terrace and gardens beyond. Upstairs, the principal bedroom features exposed brickwork and character ceiling timbers and benefits from its own en-suite. Two further bedrooms are located on this floor, one of which enjoys a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and roof structure. A spacious family bathroom serves this level and features a central freestanding bath. The second floor offers two additional bedrooms, one of which also benefits from a vaulted ceiling, further enhancing the property’s period charm.

Within the grounds is a refurbished former stable building currently arranged as a one-bedroom annexe. This charming accommodation includes a kitchen, bathroom, lounge/dining area and bedroom, finished with careful attention to character including exposed timber studwork, timber-framed sash windows, heritage-style cast iron radiators and a Victorian-style bathroom suite complete with a roll-top bath. The property benefits from mains electricity, mains water and drainage, with heating currently provided via an air source heat pump.

There is also an exciting opportunity to further enhance the annexe through a proposed development scheme. Plans have been prepared for the addition of a new first floor formed by a fully exposed solid oak timber frame structure, creating a striking vaulted living space along with two bedrooms. The proposal also includes reconfiguration of the ground floor to create a larger bathroom, open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, and entrance lobby. The design incorporates additional timber-framed sash windows, rooflights and traditional external materials including slatted timber boarding and clay roof tiles, along with the formation of a new driveway providing off-road parking.

Externally, the grounds offer a peaceful and private setting with mature landscaping, generous lawned areas, a large pond and multiple seating areas designed to enjoy the surrounding gardens.

Ideally located close to open countryside, well-regarded schools, leisure amenities and excellent transport links via Billericay’s mainline station, this unique property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a truly special period home with additional accommodation and development potential in one of Essex’s most desirable locations.