'Roman Hill Farmhouse' is an exceptional Grade II listed detached family home, believed to originally date back to circa 1750 and offers the perfect blend of period charm with tasteful modern finishes throughout. Commanding an exceptional plot of 0.45 acres, it provides shelter and privacy from Mersea Road and it's owners enjoy a wealth of picturesque and well-manicured, wrap-around outdoor space. Neighbouring rolling countryside, Roman Hill Farmhouse show cases versatile accommodation, whilst also benefitting from a high specification, fully self-contained annexe. Notable highlights include: a focal kitchen/breakfast room with Carrera marble worktops and a full range of integrated appliances, cosy snug, two generously proportioned reception rooms, garden room, ground floor W.C, two excellent bedrooms and a stunning master suite complete with dressing area and luxury four-piece en-suite.
As you approach the house you are immediately welcomed with an expansive driveway and front garden, offering a wealth of off-road parking, suitable for both residents and visitors alike. Upon entering (side entrance) you are greeted by a stunning kitchen featuring an array of tasteful units with marble work surfaces, central island, integrated appliances and downlighters. A snug is pleasantly positioned off of the kitchen, which could also serve as the ideal playroom or study. There is the added luxury of a large utility room, following suit with the kitchen and continues with high specification finishes. A warm and inviting dining room enjoys a restored feature fireplace with a charming, tiled hearth and provides access to a large garden/sun room, offering unrestricted panoramic gardens views. A traditional entrance hall provides a ground floor cloakroom for convenience, whilst leading on to a sizeable reception room enjoying an original inglenook fireplace with inset cast iron wood burning stove, complimenting hand painted tiles and complete with a beautiful oak bressummer - combined, the perfect place to retreat on any crisp autumn or winter evening.
Ascend to the first floor and the landing features exposed timbers, whilst providing access to three generously sized bedrooms. Bedroom two enjoys dual aspect windows and eaves storage, whilst the master suite comes spoilt with a dressing are and luxury tiled bathroom suite, with the bath featuring a TV inset into the tiled surround. A first-floor shower/wet room is available, with an additional W.C for convenience also. Bedroom three benefits from a traditional cast iron fireplace.
Venture outside and you will find the most impressive of self-contained annexes, comprising of; full width bi-folding doors, inset spotlighting, modern kitchen and a tiled shower room. The annexe could serve as many other purposes, such as a home bar, gymnasium or studio. As previously mentioned, this property benefits from an excellent plot, surrounded by mature gardens and predominately laid to lawn. An array of mature hedges, shrubs and trees are featured, a pond and hedgerow/tree lines provide maximum privacy, with a post and rail fence forming the boundary between the neighbouring farmland to the rear.
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
Entrance door to front aspect, under-stairs cupboard, wood effect floor, stairs to first floor, radiator, window to rear aspect, doors and access to:
Reception Room
4.29m x 4.27m (14' 1" x 14' 0") Box-bay window to front aspect, window to side and rear aspect, feature inglenook fireplace with inset cast iron log burner, oak bressummer and original hand painted tile surround, radiator, wood effect flooring
Cloakroom
Window to rear aspect, W.C., wall mounted wash hand basin, wood effect flooring, radiator
Dining Room
4.57m x 3.99m (15' 0" x 13' 1") Feature open fireplace with tiled hearth and wooden mantle, wood effect flooring, access and opening to both kitchen & garden/sun room
Garden/Sun Room
3.68m x 3.05m (12' 1" x 10' 0") Windows to side and rear aspect with garden views, double doors to rear aspect (leading to rear garden), wood effect flooring, radiator
Kitchen
4.9m x 3.96m (16' 1" x 13' 0") Windows to side aspect, stable door to side aspect (side access from gated side driveway), access to utility room and snug,
A modern fitted kitchen comprising of a range of fitted base and eye level shaker style units with Carrera marble work surfaces over, feature central island with down-lighters over and space for breakfast stall under, feature oil fired AGA stove, painted exposed beams, tiled floor, integrated wine fridge, inset ceramic butler sink with contrasting mixer tap over, x2 integrated dishwashers, inset double oven and grill, kick board lighting
Utility Room
3.05m x 1.50m (10' 0" x 4' 11") Continued specification as kitchen and comprising of an inset ceramic butler sink with contrasting tap, inset induction hob with extract fan over, space and plumbing for integrated washing machine, fridge/freezer, window to side aspect, tiled floor, fitted shaker style eye level cupboards and drawers under, radiator
Snug
3.05m x 2.44m (10' 0" x 8' 0") Window to side aspect, radiator, tiled floor, inset full width shaker cupboards complimented with oak top
First Floor
Landing
Windows to front and rear aspect, feature exposed beams, stairs to ground floor, loft access, doors and access to:
Master Bedroom
3.99m x 3.68m (13' 1" x 12' 1") Window to side aspect, radiator, opening and access to:
Dressing Area
2.77m x 1.52m (9' 1" x 5' 0") Benefitting from built in wardrobes and drawers, inset speaker, door and access to:
En-Suite Bathroom
Luxury four-piece en-suite bathroom comprising of; vanity wash hand basin, W.C., roll top bath with foot claw bottoms, exposed beam, wall mounted heated towel rail, shower cubicle, inset speaker, window to side aspect
Bedroom Two
4.27m x 3.96m (14' 0" x 13' 0") Window t front and side aspect, x2 radiator, inset eaves storage
Bedroom Three
3.38m x 2.44m (11' 1" x 8' 0") Window to rear aspect inset wardrobes, feature cast iron fireplace, radiator
First Floor Shower Room & W.C.
Wet room shower room comprising of; shower with inset ceiling shower head, W.C., wall mounted heated towel rail, wash hand basin, tilled walls and floor throughout
Outside, Garden, Parking & Annexe
Annexe Bedroom/Living Space
5.79m x 5.21m (19' 0" x 17' 1") Bi-folding doors to front aspect, inset wardrobes, wood effect flooring, x2 wall mounted electric heaters, access and opening to:
Kitchen
3.66m x 1.55m (12' 0" x 5' 1") A modern kitchen comprising of; a range of base and eye level fitted high gloss units with wood effect rolltop work surfaces over, inset stainless steel sink, drainer and mixer tap over, inset electric oven and grill, four ring hob and extractor fan over, space for free-standing appliances, window to rear aspect, door to rear aspect (leading to rear garden), wood effect flooring, access to:
Shower Room
A tiled shower room comprising of; window to rear aspect, W.C., vanity wash hand basin, W.C., tiled floors and walls, shower cubicle
Outside, Garden & Parking
Venture outside and you will find the most impressive of self-contained annexes, comprising of; full width bi-folding doors, inset spotlighting, modern kitchen and a tiled shower room. The annexe could serve as many other purposes, such as a home bar, gymnasium or studio.
As previously mentioned, this property benefits from an excellent plot, surrounded by mature gardens and predominately laid to lawn. An array of mature hedges, shrubs and trees are featured, a pond and hedgerow/tree lines provide maximum privacy, with a post and rail fence forming the boundary between the neighbouring farmland to the rear.
A wealth of off road parking is available on a private driveway.
Additional Infromation
Please note an additional section of land is rented to the front of the property (not included within the property's 0.45 acre title) that is rented from the MOD at approximately £250.00p and enhances the property's frontage and provides additional parking.
The property is fuelled by oil fired heating (AGA Stove, not tested).
We advise all interested parties to confirm all fixtures and fittings and legal set up of the above with their legal representative at an early stage of their conveyance to prevent any discrepancy.