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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · CM1 2JB
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About
Occupying a highly desirable position on one of Chelmsford's most sought-after roads, this substantial five bedroom family residence offers an exceptional blend of elegant living space, contemporary styling and superb outdoor accommodation.
Extending to almost 2,800 sqft., the property has been thoughtfully designed to cater effortlessly for modern family life, with generous proportions throughout and beautifully presented interiors.
The welcoming entrance hall sets the tone for the accommodation beyond, providing access to a range of versatile reception spaces.
A formal reception room offers an ideal setting for entertaining, whilst a separate living room and ground floor office provide excellent flexibility for modern family living and home working.
The heart of the home is undoubtedly the stunning dining room / kitchen, a magnificent open-plan space featuring a central island, quality fittings and an abundance of natural light courtesy of roof glazing and expansive bi-fold doors.
Seamlessly connecting the indoors with the garden, this impressive room creates the perfect environment for everyday family life and social gatherings alike.
Completing the ground floor accommodation are a separate utility room and a conveniently located cloakroom.
Arranged over the upper floors are five well-proportioned double bedrooms, all offering excellent space for growing families.
The principal suite enjoys the luxury of an en-suite shower room, whilst further bedrooms are served by additional en-suite facilities and a beautifully appointed family bathroom.
The second-floor bedroom provides an ideal guest suite, teenager's retreat or private home office, complete with its own en-suite bathroom. Externally, the property continues to impress.
To the front, a driveway provides ample off-road parking and leads to the integral garage.
The rear garden is a particular highlight, enjoying a high degree of privacy and offering an attractive expanse of lawn bordered by mature planting.
A generous patio terrace provides the perfect setting for al fresco dining, summer entertaining and family gatherings, whilst the established surroundings create a tranquil backdrop rarely found so close to the city centre.
Chignal Road is widely regarded as one of Chelmsford's premier residential locations, combining a leafy and established setting with exceptional convenience.
Chelmsford city centre is within easy reach, offering an extensive range of shopping, dining and leisure facilities, together with the highly regarded mainline railway station providing direct services to London Liverpool Street.
The property is also well positioned for an excellent selection of schools, open green spaces and accessible road links via the A1060, A414 and A12.
A truly impressive family home offering spacious and versatile accommodation, beautifully landscaped gardens and a prestigious Chelmsford address.
Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the quality, scale and lifestyle on offer.
Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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