4 bedroom house for sale

Overview

A beautifully appointed detached family home offering light and airy accommodation arranged over two floors, with an open-plan ground-floor layout that is ideal for entertaining.At the entrance, the reception hall provides a splendid welcome with its wooden flooring and staircase with glass balustrade, leading to the galleried landing above. There is a 27ft sitting room running from the front to the rear, including French doors opening onto the patio area, while the heart of the home is the stunning open-plan kitchen, breakfast room and family area. This expansive living and dining area has tiled flooring, skylights overhead and sliding glass doors opening the whole of the back wall up to connect with the outside space. The kitchen itself has sleek contemporary units and integrated appliances, with the adjoining utility room providing further space for storage and appliances.Upstairs, the galleried landing leads to four comfortable, well-presented double bedrooms. These include the generous principal bedroom with its dressing area and en suite shower room. There is also a family bathroom with an over-bath shower.At the front of the house there is a small area of lawn and a block-paved driveway with plenty of parking and access to the garage, which provides useful storage and workshop space. The rear garden is south-facing and welcomes plenty of sunlight throughout the day. It includes an area of paved terracing which is ideal for al fresco dining, as well as a pristine, level lawn, border trees and hedgerows, a timber-framed shed and a brick-built garden store.The property is located less than a mile from Chelmsford city centre, with easy access to the town's amenities. Chelmsford has a vibrant and bustling centre, with plenty of historic architecture. There are excellent shopping options, with the High Chelmer Shopping Centre and Meadows Shopping Centre, along with the pedestrianized High Street. The city is also home to a wealth of excellent restaurants, cafes and bars, and boasts superb leisure and recreational facilities. Outstanding-rated state schooling is available at King Edward VI Grammar School or Chelmsford County High School for Girls, along with several outstanding primary schools, while Chelmsford is also home to several reputable independent schools. The property's location is extremely convenient for transport connections, with the mainline station just half a mile away and the A12 within two miles.