5-bedroom house · CM2 6HW
Sold STCReduced £50k (−4.5%) on 24 JulListed 146 days
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As part of our Signature collection is this beautifully presented five-bedroom double-fronted Edwardian home offering spacious and versatile accommodation.
Retaining much of its period charm, the property features two generous reception rooms and a bright, well-appointed kitchen/diner providing an excellent space for both everyday living and entertaining.
The first floor comprises five well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a family bathroom.
Externally, the property benefits from a good-sized rear garden with patio area, perfect for outdoor dining and relaxing during the warmer months.
The spacious entrance hall, showcases elegant period features, including high ceilings, decorative coving, parquet flooring, has stairs to the first floor and offers access to the impressive dual-aspect lounge, dining room, cloakroom and the substantial kitchen/breakfast room.
The downstairs also has a snug, conservatory and utility room.
The impressive and beautifully proportioned dual-aspect lounge features high ceilings with ornate cornicing, exposed wooden floorboards and a striking period fireplace.
There is also access to the rear garden via French doors. The dining room offers a front aspect window and original wooden floorboards.
The spacious layout comfortably accommodates a large dining table and additional furniture.
The dining room leads to the snug which has a period fireplace and access to the rear garden via French doors.
The bright and spacious open-plan kitchen/diner features large sash windows and high ceilings. The dining area offers ample space for a family-sized table.
The kitchen provides an extensive range of wall and base units, generous worktop space, electric range cooker and leads to the utility room and the conservatory.
The conservatory offers direct access to the rear garden. The first-floor landing serves the five bedrooms all with built-in wardrobes and the family bathroom.
The principal bedroom is bright and spacious, with a front aspect sash window, high ceilings, ornate cornicing, a striking period fireplace and modern en-suite shower room which is fully tiled and comprises a low level WC, wash hand basin with storage and a shower with rainfall shower head.
Bedroom two has a front aspect sash window, room for a double bed and additional bedroom furniture. Bedrooms three, four and five offer rear aspect sash windows.
The spacious and well-appointed family bathroom is fitted with a contemporary white suite comprising a panelled bath with shower attachment and glass screen, wash hand basin with vanity storage and low-level WC.
Fully tiled walls and flooring enhance the bright, modern feel, while a frosted sash window provides natural light and ventilation.
Outside To the front, the property enjoys attractive kerb appeal with landscaped front hedging and low brick boundary walls.
To the rear, there is an impressive garden, mainly laid to lawn with a superb, paved terrace, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining.
Mature trees, raised beds, established planting and timber screening create a wonderfully private and leafy setting.
The garden office provides useful additional storage or potential workspace accommodation and has a utility room with water connected.
Location Hill Road is ideally situated close to Chelmsford city centre. Chelmsford offers an extensive range of shopping and leisure facilities along with a wide variety of cafes and restaurants.
For the commuter, Chelmsford’s mainline station offers a frequent service to London’s Liverpool Street (approximate journey time 35 minutes).
The area provides both primary and secondary schooling along with two excellent Grammar Schools. In the private sector, New Hall School and Felsted are also within a reasonable proximity.
Directions Please use postcode CM2 6HW for SatNav.
Important Information Council Tax Band – F EPC Rating - D Services - We understand that mains water, gas, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. The property also has solar panels.
Tenure - Freehold Our ref - CHE260124
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