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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · CM2 9LB
For saleListed 53 days
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About
Bond Residential are delighted to offer for sale this distinctive four bedroom detached Art Deco style home, occupying an established position on the highly regarded Longstomps Avenue in south Chelmsford.
Offering approximately 1,560 sq ft of internal accommodation, plus a detached garage, the property combines striking architectural character with versatile family living and a west facing rear garden.
The home is approached via a generous gravel driveway providing ample off-road parking, while the stepped façade, black-framed windows and strong geometric lines create an immediately recognisable Art Deco appearance.
Inside, the entrance hall provides access to a well-proportioned sitting room with an attractive corner window arrangement, flooding the room with natural light.
There is also a separate dining room and a versatile ground floor study/bedroom, making the layout particularly suitable for home working, guests or multi-generational living.
At the rear, the kitchen/breakfast room forms a key feature of the home.
Finished with a stylish range of shaker-style units, marble-effect work surfaces, a central island and range-style cooker, the space is enhanced by a large roof lantern and enjoys direct access to the garden.
A ground floor shower room/WC completes the accommodation on this level. The first floor offers three further bedrooms, which are all double rooms.
The principal bedroom benefits from windows to two elevations and provides excellent proportions, while the family bathroom is fitted with a white suite including a bath with shower over.
A further staircase rises to the second floor, where there is access to an impressive roof terrace, providing an unusual additional outdoor space and a feature rarely found in homes of this type.
Outside, the west facing rear garden offers an excellent space for afternoon and evening sun, with a combination of lawn, established planting and a decked terrace suitable for outdoor dining and entertaining.
The property also benefits from a detached garage measuring approximately 16'8" x 9'6".
With its individual architecture, spacious accommodation, four-bedroom flexibility, garage, substantial parking and excellent south Chelmsford position, this is a particularly interesting family home that warrants an internal viewing.
Location Longstomps Avenue is situated in a well-established residential area to the south of Chelmsford city centre, convenient for both Moulsham and Moulsham Lodge.
The area has long been popular with families due to its established housing, range of local amenities and easy access into the city while retaining a more suburban residential feel.
Everyday shopping is well catered for, with a Tesco Superstore close to Princes Road and the Miami roundabout, together with local convenience stores, services and shops around Moulsham Lodge.
The wider selection of restaurants, cafés, shops and leisure facilities in Chelmsford city centre is also readily accessible.
There are a number of green spaces within easy reach across south Chelmsford, while Chelmsford as a whole offers an excellent network of parks, recreation grounds and nature reserves.
The location is also well placed for access towards Galleywood and the surrounding countryside.
For commuters, Longstomps Avenue connects with Wood Street and Galleywood Road, providing straightforward road access towards the A12 and surrounding areas.
Chelmsford railway station offers mainline services towards London Liverpool Street, while local bus, cycling and Park & Ride options provide further alternatives for travel into and around the city.
The combination of established residential surroundings, access to well-regarded schooling, local shopping, green spaces and excellent city and commuter connections continues to make south Chelmsford one of the city's most sought-after locations for families.
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