Location

Chelmsford: 7 miles, South Woodham Ferrers: 5 miles, Maldon: 6 miles, Stansted Airport: 25 miles, Canary Wharf: 40 miles. All distances approximate.

The area benefits from excellent transport links with quick access to the A12, A127 and A13. South Woodham Ferrers station with direct rush hour trains to London and connections to Southend is only 4 miles away. Chelmsford and the new station at Beaulieu Park for fast trains to London and East Anglia are both about 7 miles away. Local bus services link nearby villages with Chelmsford and Stansted Airport is around 40 minutes by car.

There is a good mix of schools in the area. For primaries, Priory School Bicknacre is about a mile away and both St Mary's C of E Primary Woodham Ferrers and East Hanningfield C of E are 2 miles distant.

For secondary, The Sandon School, William de Ferrers, Great Baddow High School and Plume School in Maldon are within 3-6 miles, offering varied options. There are selective state Grammar Schools for both girls and boys in Chelmsford and Southend. For independent education Heathcote and Elm Green Prep Schools in Danbury are within 4 miles and New Hall School, Boreham (7 miles) caters for ages 3-18.

Amenities include Bicknacre village shops and services, with Chelmsford city centre and Maldon just a short drive for larger retail, restaurants, leisure and culture. The property is adjacent to Thrift Wood Nature Reserve and bridleways and many other green spaces such as Priory Fields and Danbury Common are nearby. For horticultural interest and leisure events RHS Hyde Hall is two miles away. There are local sailing opportunities on the nearby Crouch and Blackwater Estuaries.

Description

Set in grounds of about 2.5 acres with a variety of versatile outbuildings, this substantial family home offers approx 2,210 sq ft of accommodation together with an additional 1,790 sq ft of external buildings, providing a total of approx. 4,000 sq ft.

The layout combines elegant reception space with well-balanced bedroom accommodation, making it ideally suited for both family life and entertaining.

The ground floor is arranged around a welcoming entrance hall leading to three reception rooms. To the front, there is a comfortable snug and a formal sitting room, while to the rear a spacious dining room adjoins the conservatory, creating a light-filled living and entertaining space. The kitchen/breakfast room is well proportioned and connects neatly to a utility room, cloakroom and further storage.

Upstairs, the first floor provides five bedrooms, each of good size. There is a well-appointed family bathroom, while the principal bedroom benefits from a dedicated dressing room

This home presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a substantial property with flexible accommodation and extensive ancillary space, all set in a desirable semi-rural setting.

Outside
The property sits within mature grounds of about 2.5 acres and benefits from an impressive collection of outbuildings. These include a 3 bay garage with generous upper store, a large additional triple garage, workshop and sheds, offering potential for a variety of uses such as home office, gym, stabling or annexe accommodation (subject to any necessary consents).

The plot is well protected with established border hedging and includes a large paddock, formal lawns and mature gardens to the front and rear of the house and wildlife areas including mature trees and a large pond.

Services
Mains water, electricity and gas.

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