The Rushes, 7, Bicknacre Road, Chelmsford, CM3 8AN

This well-presented family home offering over 2,400sq. Ft of light-filled and flexible accommodation arranged over three floors.

A central entrance flows into a welcoming reception hall and comprises a spacious dual aspect sitting room, with a woodburning stove and patio doors to the rear covered terrace.

To the right is an extensive open plan kitchen/living room. The kitchen has a range of bespoke contemporary fitted units anchored around an island/breakfast bar.

Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, oven and hob. Immediately adjacent there is a utility room.

From the open plan kitchen and living room are a further set of double door onto the terrace, which acts as an extension to the living space with its covered roof. There is also a cloakroom.

The bedrooms are over two floors.

The first floor accommodation offers a generous dual aspect principal bedroom with built-in storage and an en suite shower room, two further double bedrooms that share an en-suit, and the family bathroom.

A galleried landing on the second floor gives access to the property's two remaining bedrooms, both with skylights admitting a wealth of natural light.

The front garden is low-maintenance and retained by laurel hedging plus a low wall.

A block-paved communal driveway leading to the double garage, with gates that lead to an area of hardstanding providing private parking.

The rear garden is designed for privacy and also low maintenance.

Mainly laid to lawn with an extensive patio area that has a newly fitted all weather canopy; ideal for all year entertaining with its remote control roof and outdoor kitchen.

A further large terrace with a log fired pizza oven offers the perfect spot to enjoy the garden. General Local Authority: Chelmsford City Council Services: All mains services connected.

Council Tax: Band G EPC Rating: B The Rushes is located in East Hanningfield, a sought after village located on the outskirts of Chelmsford to the south.

The village of East Hanningfield offers everyday amenities including a village shop, post office and local primary school.

The City of Chelmsford provides a more comprehensive range of commercial, entertainment, shopping, education and transport facilities.

Chelmsford’s mainline station provides a regular service to London’s Liverpool Street with an average journey time of 38 minutes or alternatively South Woodham Ferrers station also provides a regular service.

The park and ride scheme, located at Sandon, provides a regular bus service into the city centre and station.

There are excellent schools in the area both state and private, including New Hall and The Felsted Schools. The property is also within catchment for Chelmsford’s two outstanding grammar schools.