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About
A recently constructed, energy-efficient family home within city limits.
Description Located within an exclusive development of three properties, this family home has an ‘A’ EPC rating, is in turnkey condition, and located within Chelmsford city limits.
The property has a private rear garden, detached outbuilding and a double garage. The house is arranged over ground and first floors, with a separate studio/games room and a double garage.
The ground floor is entered via a reception hall with stairs rising to the first floor.
To the rear, the sitting room connects to the dining area, which in turn leads to the kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with a range of units and space for appliances.
A study/snug is positioned to the front of the property, Completing the accommodation is a cloakroom.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom includes an adjoining dressing area, en suite shower room and a sitting area (potential bedroom five).
There are three further bedrooms, with bedroom two benefiting from an en suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.
Outside The property benefits from a private rear garden, with multiple al fresco dining areas and lawned areas.
A detached studio/games room offers a versatile open-plan space (585 sq ft) with independent access. The property also benefits from a double garage and further off-street parking.
Services Mains services connected.
Location The property is well located for a range of local amenities, schooling and transport links, with Newlands Spring Primary & Nursery School approximately 0.4 miles away, Lawford Mead Primary around 0.5 miles, and Parkwood Academy approximately 0.7 miles, while secondary options including Hylands School and King Edward VI Grammar School are within approximately 1.4 to 1.5 miles.
Everyday shopping is convenient, with a Morrisons supermarket on Copperfield Road located approximately 0.5 miles away, and further facilities including Tesco and Asda within 2 to 3 miles, whilst Chelmsford city centre lies approximately 1.5 to 2 miles distant, offering an extensive range of retail, leisure and dining options.
For commuters, Chelmsford railway station is situated approximately 1.7 miles away, providing direct services to London Liverpool Street in around 35 minutes, and there are regular bus services available along Chignal Road within 20 to 300 metres, together with road access to the A12 and A414 within a short drive.
All distances approximate - source: Google maps. Square Footage: 2,560 sq ft Directions What3Words: ///ferrets.limo.clashing
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About 209, Chignal Road, Essex
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