Rudley Lodge, Chelmsford Road, Chelmsford, CM3 6QP

Light-filled and highly appointed on a plot of about 0.4 acres.

Description The house is orientated so that the principal reception rooms and bedroom are at the rear of the house, overlooking the large gardens.

A fine entrance hall with double ceiling height provides a spacious entrance hall. From here there is access to a cloakroom and each of the reception rooms.

To the front of the house is a snug and separate dining room. To the rear is a sitting room featuring wood floor and a fireplace with double doors opening onto the terrace.

The kitchen forms the centrepiece to the ground floor, open-plan to a family room. The kitchen has a minimalist design with sleek, handleless white gloss units which contrast with large format tiles.

There is a range of integrated appliances including an electric hob set in an island with extractor hood over. Adjacent is a fitted utility room with door to the outside.

The family area features a five-sided deep bay overlooking the gardens. The first floor features a spacious galleried landing, large enough to double up as a sitting area.

There are four well-proportioned bedrooms, two en suite, an en suite dressing room and a family bathroom.

Outside An electric-gated entrance opens into a dual drive, with a spur to a neighbouring house, and straight ahead into a broad parking area in front of the house.

There are large areas of lawn and access to a detached double garage with studio room over. The gardens to the rear measure about 36m (118ft) and include a raised deck with a timber-framed pavilion.

They are predominately lawn with mature hedging and trees to the boundaries. Immediately behind the house is a large terrace, ideal for al fresco dining. At the bottom of the garden is a summerhouse.

In all about 0.4 acres. Services Mains water, electricity and modern private drainage system.

Location Maldon: 3.9 miles, South Woodham railway station: 5.6 miles, A12: 5.8 miles, A130: 8.5 miles, Chelmsford city: 8.7 miles. All distances approximate, source: Google maps.

Rudley Lodge is located on a leafy country road between Maldon and South Woodham Ferrers.

Purleigh has a very popular pub/eatery - The Purleigh Bell, a village hall, a community shop and a primary school. The village is also home to New Hall Vineyards.

The nearby village of Cold Norton has a very popular primary school, a golf course, a village hall and a public house. The neighbouring golf course has function rooms and a state-of-the-art gymnasium.

The village sits on the edge of the Dengie Peninsular, which is a largely agricultural area positioned between the Blackwater Estuary and River Crouch.

With its vast coastline, the area is very popular for sailing and other water sports along with access to miles of open countryside.

There is a further choice of schools in the area in both the public and private sector, including Maldon Court Prep School, Heathcote and Elm Green and slightly further afield, New Hall and Felsted.

There are also good links to excellent grammar schools in Chelmsford and Colchester.

For the commuter stations can be found in North Fambridge and South Woodham Ferrers, providing a frequent service to London.

Eleven miles to the west lies the city of Chelmsford and its cosmopolitan centre and rail service to London Liverpool Street. Square Footage: 2,946 sq ft Acreage: 0.4 Acres