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"A rare opportunity to purchase one of Rochford's most historic properties. Believed to originate circa 1300 with later additions, this Grade II listed property is situated within grounds of approximately half an acre. Boasting the famous Whispering Court, the property benefits from four bedrooms, four reception rooms, fitted kitchen with Aga, utility room and en-suite to master, with parking for several vehicles and a range of outbuildings.

HISTORICAL INFORMATION
Kynges Hill Has a Whispering Court Post which stands in the garden and relates to the Whispering Court. This is believed to have been held at Kynges Hill during the reign of Henry the Third. The story says that when a manorial Lord returned home at midnight after being absent for sometime he overheard some of his tenants plotting to murder him. As penance for their treachery they were commanded to assemble at Kynges Hill annually on the Wednesday after Michaelmas at midnight to pay homage for their lands in a whisper. It is thought that Robert Rich, second Earl of Warwick moved the court to Kyngnes Hill which was nearer to his home at Rochford Hall. The deeds of the Manor of Kynges Hill stipulate that the post must never be removed. In the 18th Century a feast was held at the Kings Head before the tenants set off for the Whispering Court. L E Jerram-Burrows "Rochford Remembers" 1983 and P Morant "History of the County of Essex 1763-8"

Entrance Hall
Hardwood door leading to front, window to side, stairs to first floor with two cupboards under and stained wood balustrades and hand rail, radiator, power points

Sitting room 15' 5'' x 11' 4'' plus recesses(4.7m x 3.45m)
Two windows to front and one to side overlooking gardens, feature stone fireplace with matching hearth and inset grate, exposed beamed ceiling, recessed alcoves with storage shelving and cupboards, radiator, TV point

Lounge 15' 7'' plus bay x 11' 7'' (4.75m x 3.53m)
Bay window to side, tiled flooring, feature brick built fireplace with hearth and inset grate, storage cupboard, exposed beams

Dining Room 21' 5'' x 11' 8'' (6.53m x 3.56m)
Vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, windows to rear and side, two radiators

Study 10' 9'' x 9' 3'' (3.28m x 2.82m)
Window to side, exposed beams, tiled flooring, telephone point, radiator

Kitchen 14' 7'' x 12' 3'' (4.44m x 3.73m)
Window to side overlooking rear garden, door to utility room. Fitted with quality range of shaker style wall and base units with display cabinets and shelving, granite work surfaces incorporating butler sink with mixer taps, integrated fridge and pelmet lighting, recess housing Aga with lighting, splash back tiling, slate tiled floor, integrated dishwasher, door to utility room

Utility Room 9' 6'' x 8' 1'' (2.9m x 2.46m)
Window to side, stable door to rear, fitted cupboards and shelving, butler sink, plumbing for washing machine, splash back tiling, slate floor, space for tumble dryer, boiler/airing cupboard housing central heating boiler, space for fridge/freezer

Cloakroom
Leaded light window to side, modern suite comprising low level w.c., wash hand basin, tiled floor, exposed beams

Rear lobby
Accessed from lounge. Door leading to front, further leaded light window and tiled floor, radiator

Landing
Beamed ceiling and exposed timber walls

Master bedroom 15' 3'' into wardrobes x 10' 0'' (4.65m x 3.05m)
Sash windows to front and side overlooking gardens, fitted wardrobes to one wall, recessed spot lighting, radiator, TV point, telephone point, door to eaves storage

En-suite shower room
Window to side overlooking gardens, fitted with quality suite comprising shower cubicle, vanity wash basin with marble inset with cupboards below, low level w.c. with concealed cistern, radiator, sliding sash window to side. Doors to master bedroom and bedroom 2

Bedroom 2 13' 1'' x 11' 11'' (3.99m x 3.63m)
Sliding sash window to side, radiator, door to en-suite. Door to bedroom 4

Bedroom 3 12' 1'' x 12' 1'' (3.68m x 3.68m)
Window to side overlooking to garden, spot lighting, radiator, access to loft

Bedroom 4 10' 11'' x 9' 6'' (3.33m x 2.9m)
Leaded light window to side, radiator, beamed ceiling and walls, access to loft. Please note some restricted head height

Family bathroom
Window to side, quality suite comprising white roll top bath with mixer/shower attachment, low level w.c. with concealed cistern, display shelving and cabinets, vanity unit with marble inset, enamel sink in recess, further cupboards and fitted shelving, exposed beams, cast iron radiator, spot lights to ceiling

Outside
The property is set within its own grounds of approximately 1/2 an acre with a large shingled driveway. There are extensive lawns to both sides with various shrub borders and established laurels. To one side of the property is courtyard style garden, leading in turn to a block paved rear garden and further side garden with raised decking and Koi pond

Outbuildings
Three timber constructed outbuilding suitable for Garaging, Games Room and storage, power and light connected

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