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Map9 bedroom detached house
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Detached house
9 beds
5 baths
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Features and description
- Prominent family home and detached Lodge
- Available as a whole or separately
- Prime city location
- Generous gardens
- Drive and garage
- EPC Rating = D
An elegant listed house and separate three bedroom 'Lodge' in the heart of the city.
Description
Southborough House is a landmark family home providing six bedrooms and generous reception space, thoughtfully arranged for flexible family living and entertaining, in a prime central position. Immediately adjacent is a three bedroom single storey property providing an ideal opportunity for multigenerational living or as a rental investment.
Constructed in 1908 by renowned architect C.H.B. Quennell, for Francis Crittall, the metal window manufacturer, who was considered a prominent figure in the Arts and Crafts movement, Southborough House was awarded Grade II listed status in 1984 and features rare instances of Crittall banding within the fittings and finishes. As a commissioned work, it was ahead of its time and the restoration and modernisation of this property has been sympathetically carried out to reveal stylish and elegant features. The dining room is of particular interest, incorporating Crittall's familiar metal work, wood panelling, wooden staircase with window seat on the landing and fine decorative plasterwork, all of which have been preserved.
The elegant accommodation is arranged over three floors, with planning permission to create a fourth floor incorporating basement accommodation and an extensive kitchen/family room. An oak panelled door with decorative scroll work and marble sills leads into the quarry tiled entrance porch with panelled walls which provides access to the reception hall serving the principal reception rooms and the Edwardian style cloakroom.
The living room is a beautifully decorated and a light filled space with French doors to the rear giving access to the conservatory and music room. The dining room is a wonderful entertaining space positioned opposite the kitchen with oak panelled walls with Critall banding and glazed top panels. The walls and ceilings have superb mouldings with a beautiful ceiling rose, which are complemented by oak parquet flooring. The kitchen/breakfast room has a range of storage units and polished black granite worksurfaces, as well as a central island with breakfast bar, perfect for informal dining. There is space and plumbing for a range of kitchen appliances and doors lead out to the rear garden. Beyond the kitchen is a study/snug and an additional family room/bedroom.
An oak staircase ascends to the first floor landing which provides access to five bedrooms and a shower room. All of the bedrooms are of extremely generous proportions with bedrooms one and two benefitting from e nsuite facilities. Bedroom one has a staircase which leads to a dressing room with a range of fitted wardrobes and the impressive en suite facilities, with a large jacuzzi bathtub, WC, sinks and shower cubicle. The dressing room provides access to a further level where the current owners have created a children's playroom.
'The Lodge'
The neighbouring property provides a contemporary yet characterful feel with three bedrooms and a wonderful reception room with vaulted ceiling and predominately glazed rear elevations overlooking the garden. The kitchen is accessed from the primary reception and offers a range of bespoke storage units with work surfaces and appliances. The bathroom has a white suite comprising a panelled enclosed bath with mixer tap, vanity unit and low level WC. The bedrooms are all of a generous size with the main bedroom being positioned to the front of the property benefiting from shower en suite facilities.
Outside
The properties are approached from the front through a wrought iron gate opening to a driveway and a single garage. Extending from the rear of Southborough House is a Yorkstone terrace opening to lawn and lined with mature hedging and trees with a large brick barbecue and seating area. Beyond is a 'sunken garden', believed to be part of the original garden design. 'The Lodge' has its own garden commencing a paved pathway running through it with a lawned area interspersed with established flowers and shrubs with walled boundaries. There are steps leading up to a terrace providing the perfect space for entertaining.
Agent's Note
Although being sold as a single lot there is the opportunity to purchase both 'Southborough House' and 'The Lodge' individually.
Services
All mains services are connected.
Location
Moulsham Street shops and restaurants: from 0.3 of a mile; Chelmsford city centre & railway station: 0.8 of a mile; A12 (Junction 15): 3.4 miles; Anglia Ruskin University: 1.3 miles.
The property is situated in a highly convenient city centre location on the corner of Southborough Road and New London Road, near to Moulsham Street known for its independent shops and restaurants. In addition the property is close to Oaklands Park and Museum.
The city provides an excellent choice of recreation and facilities and a wide range of shops including John Lewis and other notable brands in the Bond Street shopping precinct. The area also boasts Moulsham High School, offering an outstanding education (Ofsted 2020), and opposite the property is Chelmsford College and Dovedale Sports Centre.
The property is also close to three highly regarded prep schools, two outstanding grammar schools and the independent New Hall School situated on the northern fringes of the city.
Square Footage: 5,009 sq ft
Directions
Proceed south from the city centre via New London Road where Southborough Road will be found as a turning on the left hand side.
Postcode: CM2 0AQ
Description
Southborough House is a landmark family home providing six bedrooms and generous reception space, thoughtfully arranged for flexible family living and entertaining, in a prime central position. Immediately adjacent is a three bedroom single storey property providing an ideal opportunity for multigenerational living or as a rental investment.
Constructed in 1908 by renowned architect C.H.B. Quennell, for Francis Crittall, the metal window manufacturer, who was considered a prominent figure in the Arts and Crafts movement, Southborough House was awarded Grade II listed status in 1984 and features rare instances of Crittall banding within the fittings and finishes. As a commissioned work, it was ahead of its time and the restoration and modernisation of this property has been sympathetically carried out to reveal stylish and elegant features. The dining room is of particular interest, incorporating Crittall's familiar metal work, wood panelling, wooden staircase with window seat on the landing and fine decorative plasterwork, all of which have been preserved.
The elegant accommodation is arranged over three floors, with planning permission to create a fourth floor incorporating basement accommodation and an extensive kitchen/family room. An oak panelled door with decorative scroll work and marble sills leads into the quarry tiled entrance porch with panelled walls which provides access to the reception hall serving the principal reception rooms and the Edwardian style cloakroom.
The living room is a beautifully decorated and a light filled space with French doors to the rear giving access to the conservatory and music room. The dining room is a wonderful entertaining space positioned opposite the kitchen with oak panelled walls with Critall banding and glazed top panels. The walls and ceilings have superb mouldings with a beautiful ceiling rose, which are complemented by oak parquet flooring. The kitchen/breakfast room has a range of storage units and polished black granite worksurfaces, as well as a central island with breakfast bar, perfect for informal dining. There is space and plumbing for a range of kitchen appliances and doors lead out to the rear garden. Beyond the kitchen is a study/snug and an additional family room/bedroom.
An oak staircase ascends to the first floor landing which provides access to five bedrooms and a shower room. All of the bedrooms are of extremely generous proportions with bedrooms one and two benefitting from e nsuite facilities. Bedroom one has a staircase which leads to a dressing room with a range of fitted wardrobes and the impressive en suite facilities, with a large jacuzzi bathtub, WC, sinks and shower cubicle. The dressing room provides access to a further level where the current owners have created a children's playroom.
'The Lodge'
The neighbouring property provides a contemporary yet characterful feel with three bedrooms and a wonderful reception room with vaulted ceiling and predominately glazed rear elevations overlooking the garden. The kitchen is accessed from the primary reception and offers a range of bespoke storage units with work surfaces and appliances. The bathroom has a white suite comprising a panelled enclosed bath with mixer tap, vanity unit and low level WC. The bedrooms are all of a generous size with the main bedroom being positioned to the front of the property benefiting from shower en suite facilities.
Outside
The properties are approached from the front through a wrought iron gate opening to a driveway and a single garage. Extending from the rear of Southborough House is a Yorkstone terrace opening to lawn and lined with mature hedging and trees with a large brick barbecue and seating area. Beyond is a 'sunken garden', believed to be part of the original garden design. 'The Lodge' has its own garden commencing a paved pathway running through it with a lawned area interspersed with established flowers and shrubs with walled boundaries. There are steps leading up to a terrace providing the perfect space for entertaining.
Agent's Note
Although being sold as a single lot there is the opportunity to purchase both 'Southborough House' and 'The Lodge' individually.
Services
All mains services are connected.
Location
Moulsham Street shops and restaurants: from 0.3 of a mile; Chelmsford city centre & railway station: 0.8 of a mile; A12 (Junction 15): 3.4 miles; Anglia Ruskin University: 1.3 miles.
The property is situated in a highly convenient city centre location on the corner of Southborough Road and New London Road, near to Moulsham Street known for its independent shops and restaurants. In addition the property is close to Oaklands Park and Museum.
The city provides an excellent choice of recreation and facilities and a wide range of shops including John Lewis and other notable brands in the Bond Street shopping precinct. The area also boasts Moulsham High School, offering an outstanding education (Ofsted 2020), and opposite the property is Chelmsford College and Dovedale Sports Centre.
The property is also close to three highly regarded prep schools, two outstanding grammar schools and the independent New Hall School situated on the northern fringes of the city.
Square Footage: 5,009 sq ft
Directions
Proceed south from the city centre via New London Road where Southborough Road will be found as a turning on the left hand side.
Postcode: CM2 0AQ
About this agent
Savills has been a trusted part of the Chelmsford community since our predecessors began trading locally in 1957. Many members of our team of estate agents have been based here for many years, with each offering thoughtful, honest and creative advice, backed by industry-leading research teams. Much of our work involves buying and selling residential, agricultural and commercial property, in which our team has more than a century of combined experience. We work with Savills London offices to smooth the transition of clients from the capital to pastures new across Essex, as families look for an increased quality of life. Most visited website Savills.co.uk is the most visited UK national estate agency website, averaging over 2.4 million visits a month in 2020, and recording over 3.1 million visits in January 2021. Global exposure Our site is available in 22 languages including English, Chinese, Spanish and Russian. This guarantees your property will have the global exposure it deserves as well as providing access to more buyers via our website. Put simply, because we get more qualified visits, you get more opportunities to sell.