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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · CM2 6BN
No longer listedReduced £50k (−3.3%) on 21 JunListed 218 days
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About
An elegant double-fronted detached Victorian residence offering in excess of 3,000 sq.
Ft., of stylish accommodation retaining Period features such as high ceilings, bay sash windows and stunning kitchen/family room with Atrium roof and bi-folding doors.
Located in this prime residential area within easy access to Chelmsford main line station and the City centre (walking distance). The property is available with No Onward Chain.
Mount Lodge sits beautifully within a walled garden with a detached garage accessed from Mounthill Avenue and further driveway access from Springfield Road.
The south-easterly facing garden features a stunning outdoor swimming pool area with a detached Annex/studio (the garage is currently used as a gym).
Stepping inside the central entrance hallway with Victorian tiled floor, accessing three connecting reception rooms, a drawing room to the front aspect with bay window and sunny sitting room to the rear with two sets of bi-folding doors out to the garden.
A study/home office also has a bay window to the front and there is a cloakroom to the rear of the hall.
The heart of this stunning family home is the 33ft., kitchen/family room with central island and family dining/entertaining area with Atrium roof and bi-folding doors out to the sun terrace and garden.
The bespoke ‘Humphrey Munson of Felsted’ kitchen features fitted cabinetry incorporating a breakfast bar, Miele appliances including wine cooler and two-oven aga.
Off which is a walk-in pantry/larder cupboard and separate utility room with external door to the side.
The balustrade staircase to the first floor leads up to a generous landing offering access to four double bedrooms. The principal suite features a walk-in dressing area and separate shower room.
Bedroom two also offers its own en-suite shower and wardrobes with a stylish family bathroom with freestanding top bath.
The bedrooms feature high ceilings, bay windows to the front aspect and an abundance of natural light flooding these rooms.
Further stairs lead up to a useful top floor space, with Velux windows, currently used as a playroom/work space.
Outside a sizeable detached cedar-wood Annex/studio is bright and airy and offers its own shower room.
The garage is currently used as a purpose-designed Gymnasium but still retains its shutter door and can be converted back to garage/workshop use.
There is three-phase electric to the house and an electric car charging point.
The south-easterly facing garden is walled all the way around and offers a heated swim-spa pool with a decked surround and covers.
There is also a sun terrace behind the property offering space for relaxing and entertaining.
The area benefits from a growing range of local amenities, including the recently opened Beaulieu Park railway station as well as Chelmsford City station, providing direct services to London Liverpool Street.
New Hall School, a renowned independent co-educational boarding and day school, lies approx. 3 miles by car.
Chelmsford itself offers a bustling city centre with an extensive selection of shops, including John Lewis, restaurants and leisure facilities.
The area is also well served by the A12, providing convenient road links to London and the east coast, while Stansted Airport lies approximately 18 miles away.
Further excellent independent education can be found at Felsted School, located around 12 miles to the northeast, together with Chelmsford’s two outstanding grammar schools.
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