6 bedroom detached house

Southlands has been extended several times during its lifetime and now offers seven bedroomed accommodation arranged over two floors.

A covered porch leads to a spacious entrance hall with a cloak room and stairs to the first floor. To the left, the dining room has duel aspect double glazed windows. On the right a large sitting room has a feature brick fireplace and patio doors onto the rear terrace. Double doors access the fabulous kitchen/family room, fitted with a superb range of cabinets. These include integrated Bosch appliances, a hob and the central island includes the sink unit with storage beneath. The family room has double glazed windows to three sides offering panoramic views across the grounds and is well lit by a lantern window to the roof. A corridor leads to the remaining accommodation comprising the cinema room, second staircase and independent annexe with shower room.

The first floor comprises the principal bedroom with an excellent range of fitted wardrobes to the dressing area and en suite bathroom. This includes matching sink units and shower. The remainder of the accommodation has five double bedroom, four en suite bathrooms and a sizeable landing/study area.

Southlands occupies grounds of approximately 8.8 acres. These comprise formal gardens and two fenced paddocks. Immediately adjacent to the property, a paved terrace extends across the entire width of the house and incorporates a heated swimming pool with pool house. The formal gardens are lawned with a selection of mature trees and shaped borders. A walled aspect to one sides hides an all-weather tennis court, well protected by mature hedging. The property also has an integral garage and separate triple garage block. Within the grounds, the outbuildings consist of a well-equipped stable block, a storage barn and a steel framed warehouse, ideal for storing classic cars. There is also a detached timber annexe.

Additional land available subject to separate negotiation

Stonelands is situated on the outskirts of the village and close to Danbury which lies within 1.6 miles and has a good selection of shopping facilities, pubs, restaurants and schools. The nearby city of Chelmsford is 7.8 miles away which has a comprehensive range of shopping, entertainment and commercial amenities including the main line rail service to London Liverpool Street (approximately 38 minutes). Good road communications are accessible locally with the A12 at Junction 18 approximately 4.8 miles away and access can also be gained to the A130 and the M25. Stansted Airport is around 22 miles away to the northwest, catering for domestic flights and international destinations beyond. The area is well serviced by both state and private schooling, including the Felsted School, King Edwards Grammar School for boys, Chelmsford County High School for girls and New Hall School.