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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · CM3 3FU
Sold STCListed 193 days
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About
*GUIDE PRICE £825,000 - £850,000* Set within the highly desirable Channels development, this exceptional four/five bedroom detached family home offers over 2,400 sq ft of beautifully presented and versatile accommodation, complete with a detached double garage, generous driveway and a stunning landscaped rear garden.
Occupying a prominent corner plot, the home immediately stands out with its attractive frontage, mature planting and ample off street parking leading to the detached double garage.
Internally, the property has been thoughtfully designed to offer both open plan living and clearly defined spaces, ideal for modern family life.
The welcoming entrance hall leads through to a spacious living room, filled with natural light and centred around a feature fireplace, with doors opening directly out to the garden.
To the rear, the heart of the home is the impressive kitchen breakfast room, fitted with a range of contemporary units, integrated appliances and a central island, creating a perfect space for both everyday living and entertaining.
This is complemented by a separate dining room, along with a practical utility room and ground floor cloakroom. Upstairs, the property continues to impress with four well proportioned bedrooms.
The principal suite benefits from fitted wardrobes and a stylish en suite shower room, whilst the remaining bedrooms are served by a modern family bathroom which also connects ‘Jack & Jill’ to the second bedroom.
A standout feature of this home is the additional room above the double garage & WC at the back of the garage, providing a fifth bedroom or highly versatile space ideal for a home office, gym or guest accommodation.
Externally, the location is set within an incredible location, siding on to beautiful greenery and located in a no cut through road.
The rear garden has been thoughtfully landscaped to a high standard, featuring an extended patio area ideal for entertaining, low maintenance astro turf lawn, and sleeper borders with established planting, creating a private and functional outdoor space.
Further benefits include air conditioning in the house and above the garage, a large driveway for multiple vehicles, detached double garage, and a prime position within Channels being a stones throw from The Channels Bar & Restaurant, offering excellent access to Chelmsford City centre, highly regarded schooling and convenient transport links including the A12.
— EPC: B Council Tax: F — BEAULIEU SECURE PURCHASE: Once your offer is accepted, you can secure the property by paying a Commitment Fee (minimum £500 with a maximum of £1,500).
This gives you exclusive status on the purchase and protects you from gazumping, offering peace of mind during the early stages of the transaction. When the sale completes, the fee is fully refunded.
If the buyer withdraws, the fee may not be refundable in certain circumstances. Call or email us for more information.
SELLERS: The directors of Beaulieu Estate Agents have been taking commitment fees from buyers for two decades, they were one of the first estate agents in Essex to introduce this.
The national average of sales that DO NOT go through is between 25-30%. Currently between January 2025 and October 2025 our fall out rate was substantially lower.
You’re 5x more likely to move with us than the average agent!
DISCLAIMER With approximate measurements these particulars have been prepared in good faith by the selling agent in conjunction with the vendor(s) with the intention of providing a fair and accurate guide to the property.
However, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or contract nor may they be regarded as representations, all interested parties must themselves verify their accuracy.
No tests or checks have been carried out in respect of heating, plumbing, electric installations or any type of appliances which may be included.
Value & comps
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