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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · CM3 4ES
Sold STCListed 170 days
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About
Set within 1.7 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, this distinguished Neo-Georgian country home offers a blend of classic elegance and modern luxury set over three floors.
The property features a grand galleried staircase, a light-filled Orangery leading through to the stunning newly-installed swimming pool and a bespoke Tom Howley kitchen, designed for both everyday living and entertaining.
Generously arranged over three floors, including a luxurious second-floor bedroom suite ideal for guests or extended family, the property enjoys stunning views over the surrounding countryside together with beautiful gardens and sun terraces.
The private gated access leads into the driveway offering access to the Annex, an oak Car Port at the side of the property and ample car parking.
Step inside the property, a welcoming and light-filled hallway welcomes you into Brook House leading into the main reception room, generous family room and a study/home office.
The beautifully styled kitchen and dining areas are a true highlight, with the kitchen boasting a large central island with breakfast bar, complemented by high-quality integrated appliances, including an American-style fridge/freezer and double ovens.
Double doors open into the elegant Orangery/dining area which features a striking atrium roof and double doors leading out to the garden.
Further double doors provide seamless access to the impressive indoor swimming pool area and beyond the pool is a changing area with showers/wc's and storage.
Completing the ground floor is a practical utility room/boot room with outside access and cloakroom/wc.
The beautifully styled galleried staircase leads up to the first floor featuring the classical principal bedroom offering stunning views over open countryside, an en-suite shower room and walk-in fully fitted dressing room.
A second double bedroom has an en-suite with the two further double bedrooms featuring fitted wardrobes, together with a stylish main bathroom with separate shower.
The staircase leads up to the second floor level with a seating area making the most of the beautiful arch window and far reaching views.
On this level is a guest suite/double bedroom with large and beautifully styled bathroom with free-standing bath, walk-in shower and panelled walls.
The property is tastefully styled throughout to a very high standard with feature lighting and underfloor heating.
The newly constructed, state-of-the-art indoor swimming pool complex provides the ultimate in leisure and relaxation with brand new salt pool with pool jets, underfloor heating and changing facilities.
The main house is complemented by a detached Annex to the front of the property, featuring a living/kitchen area, separate bedroom with its own shower room.
A further outbuilding houses a well-equipped gym and storage facilities which opens out onto the beautiful gardens. There is also a further outbuilding/machinery store.
The sun terraces provide lots of entertaining and relaxation space with areas for outside dining and enjoying views across the well-tended gardens.
This exceptional home offers privacy, space and unrivalled amenities in a convenient yet semi rural setting.
Situated just 6.7 miles from Chelmsford City Centre, the property enjoys a peaceful yet accessible location.
Danbury village offers a selection of local shops, pubs, and schools, while the nearby A12 and A130 provide convenient road links.
Chelmsford City Centre, with its main line station offers direct services to London Liverpool Street in approximately 38 minutes, making this a prime location for commuters.
The area is also well-served by a variety of reputable state and private schools.
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