Gryffindor House, Gutters Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 7BT

A detached family home offered with no onward chain, set within a private gated location two miles from the city centre.

Description Built in 2007, this substantial family home is set in a private location within 2 miles of Chelmsford city centre and approx. 1.5 miles from both grammar schools.

This substantial detached residence extends to approximately 3,650 sq ft of internal accommodation, with a detached double garage providing a further 329 sq ft.

The property is entered via a reception hall positioned centrally within the house, providing access to the principal reception rooms and staircase rising to the first floor.

To the rear aspect, the sitting room measures approximately 19' x 17'10" and is arranged as a formal reception space.

Adjacent, the dining room extends to approximately 12'9" x 17'10", offering a separate area for dining and entertaining.

To the rear of the house is a kitchen/dining/family room measuring approximately 22'7" x 19'6". The room is arranged around a central island and incorporates areas for cooking, dining and seating.

Adjoining the kitchen is a utility room with external access and a separate WC.

There is a further reception room which lends itself to multiple uses, currently utilised as a gym, measuring approximately 14'3" x 17'8".

The first floor is arranged around a spacious central landing.

The principal bedroom measures approximately 12'10" x 17'7", and is served by an en suite bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and separate dressing room.

Bedroom two measures approximately 12'11" x 17'10" and benefits from an en suite shower room. Bedroom three, measuring approximately 13'4" x 17'10", also has an en suite shower room.

Bedrooms four and five are positioned to the rear of the house, measuring approximately 16'3" x 9'8" and 12'7" x 9'6" respectively.

These rooms are served by a family bathroom fitted with both bath and separate shower facilities.

Outside, the property is approached via a gated driveway and benefits from ample off-street parking and a detached double garage measuring approximately 18'2" x 18'2".

To the rear is an established and private garden. The total plot size is about 0.26 acre. Services Mains services connected.

Location Local amenities include a Co-operative food store, approximately 0.2 miles away, with a Tesco supermarket around 0.5 miles from the postcode.

Chelmsford city centre, approximately 2 miles south, offers extensive retail facilities including High Chelmer Shopping Centre, Bond Street, independent retailers, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities.

Outdoor recreation is available at Broomfield Village Green and the grounds surrounding Broomfield Hall, while riverside walks along the River Chelmer and open countryside around Broomfield and Little Waltham provide opportunities for walking and cycling.

Chelmsford also offers a range of sports facilities including Riverside Ice and Leisure, Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre and numerous golf clubs and fitness centres throughout the city.

Primary education is available at Broomfield Primary School (approximately 0.6 miles), together with Perryfields Junior School and the neighbouring Perryfields Infant School, both around 0.6-0.7 miles away.

Secondary schools include Chelmer Valley High School (approximately 0.5 miles), The Boswells School (approximately 0.7-0.8 miles) and St John Payne Catholic School (approximately 0.6-0.7 miles).

Chelmsford's highly regarded grammar schools are also accessible, including Chelmsford County High School for Girls at approximately 0.9 miles and King Edward VI Grammar School approximately 2 miles away.

Further educational provision is available at The Beaulieu Park School, approximately 1 mile from the postcode. Rail services are available from Chelmsford railway station, approximately 2 miles away.

The station provides regular direct services to London Liverpool Street, with typical journey times from around 35 to 40 minutes, as well as connections towards Colchester, Ipswich and Norwich.

Bus services operate along Main Road and surrounding routes, linking Broomfield with Chelmsford city centre, Springfield, Great Baddow and neighbouring villages.

Services are operated by companies including First Essex Buses Ltd (Chelmsford), with connections available via Chelmsford bus station in the city centre.

For road users, the A130 is approximately 2 miles east, providing links to the A12 at Junction 19 (Boreham). The A12 offers routes towards London, the M25, Colchester and East Anglia.

Stansted Airport is approximately 16 miles away and there is a regular bus service from Chelmsford bus station directly to their airport.

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