5-bedroom detached house · CM2 8NF
For saleListed 51 days
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**Guide Price - £825,000 - £875,000 ** Occupying an enviable position overlooking open fields, this impressive detached family home offers generous and versatile accommodation, complemented by excellent outdoor space and ample off-street parking.
Ideally situated in the sought-after village of Galleywood, the property provides an appealing combination of space, privacy and far-reaching countryside views.
Upon entering, the welcoming entrance hall leads through to a well-proportioned living room, providing a comfortable setting for everyday family life and relaxation.
A separate dining room offers an ideal space for formal entertaining, while the spacious breakfast room provides an additional versatile reception area with views across the garden and surrounding landscape.
The fitted kitchen is conveniently positioned alongside a useful utility room, with a ground-floor WC and additional office providing practical accommodation for modern family living.
The integral garage further enhances the property's functionality and offers excellent storage potential.
Upstairs, the accommodation is particularly impressive, featuring five bedrooms , providing flexibility for larger families, guests or those requiring dedicated home-working space.
The principal bedroom benefits from a generous en-suite bathroom, while a further family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms. Externally, the property is equally appealing.
To the front, there is ample off-street parking, while the rear garden provides a private and peaceful setting in which to relax, entertain and enjoy the surrounding countryside.
The property's elevated outlook across open fields creates a particularly attractive backdrop and a genuine sense of space.Watchouse Road is well placed for access to the amenities of Galleywood, while Chelmsford city centre is within easy reach, offering an extensive range of shopping, leisure and dining facilities, together with excellent transport links.
Combining substantial accommodation, a private garden, ample parking and an enviable outlook, this substantial detached home represents an excellent opportunity for families seeking a spacious and versatile property in a desirable village location.
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