Eagle Cottage, Main Road, Chelmsford, CM3 1LQ

Nestled in the idyllic semi-rural village of Ford End on the outskirts of Chelmsford, this beautifully presented four-bedroom semi-detached cottage offers an exceptional blend of character, contemporary design and countryside living.

Originally built in 1922 as the village’s former police house, the property has been thoughtfully modernised while retaining a wealth of charm and original features.

Located within easy access of nearby villages, schooling and Chelmsford City Centre.

Eagle Cottage boasts a spacious and stylish interior with high ceilings, skylights, solid wood staircase and a combination of original pine and contemporary glazed internal doors.

The impressive dual-aspect kitchen/dining room is flooded with natural light from five separate window sources and features a bespoke fitted kitchen with Carrara and solid wood worktops, rustic reclaimed oak-effect porcelain flooring with underfloor heating.

French doors to the front patio and bi-fold doors opening onto the rear garden and terrace.

The cottage offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, newly laid carpets in the living room and two beautifully appointed Heritage-style bathrooms.

The principal bathroom features elegant marble travertine tiling, while the shower room is finished with traditional quarry tiles and a generous walk-in shower.

Outside, the property enjoys a delightful rear garden and terrace with far-reaching views across open fields and towards the nearby historic Church.

The home backs directly onto countryside walks and green open space, creating a peaceful rural setting ideal for families and outdoor living.

A garage/outbuilding is located to the rear, alongside ample driveway parking and additional free parking adjacent to the village green. There is the benefits of an Electric Car Charging point.

Further benefits include: Double glazing, some underfloor heating, oil fired heating with new oil tank.

Ford End offers a welcoming village community atmosphere with its own CofE Primary School, village green and historic church, while remaining exceptionally well connected.

Excellent transport links provide regular bus services to Chelmsford and Stansted Airport, with convenient road access to the A12, A120, M11 (M25).

The area is particularly well regarded for education, with highly respected schools including Felsted School and New Hall School nearby.

Fine dining and country hospitality can be enjoyed at renowned local establishments including Galvin Green Man and The Leather Bottle.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a characterful country home offering refined rural living with excellent access to city amenities and London commuting connections.