Flexible family home ideal for multigenerational living.

Description

Occupying a generous south-facing plot of approaching a third of an acre is this extended five bedroom detached family home backing onto open countryside. The property has been thoughtfully designed providing the option of either two separate living quarters or a single, large family home. The property is conveniently situated between the popular areas of Great Baddow and Galleywood, 2.4 miles from Chelmsford city centre. The property has been presented in neutral tones and totals approximately 2,400 sq ft. No onward chain.

The accommodation provides three ground floor bedrooms and a substantial open plan reception room opening onto and with views over the rear garden. The kitchen has a modern feel and is situated to the front of the house linking the utility room and garage via an internal lobby. There is a family bathroom and en suite facilities to the principal bedroom. To the first floor there are the two remaining bedrooms and a further bathroom and kitchen. A reception room spans a large proportion of the first floor opening to a delightful balcony with stunning views.

Outside
The property is set back from the road over a gravel drive providing a comfortable amount of off-road parking. Attached to the property is a garage providing internal access. Side gated access leads to the rear of property which commences a curved terrace opening to lawn and demountable dog enclosure. The garden is south facing and backs onto open countryside with a total plot size of an about 0.29 of an acre.

Location

A12 (junction 17/A130): 0.8 miles; Chelmsford city: 2.4 miles (rail service to Liverpool Street from 32 minutes); M25 (junction 28): 16 miles (all distances are approximate).

The property is situated on the southern side of Galleywood Road linking the popular areas of Great Baddow and Galleywood. The property benefits from wonderful far-reaching views with the nearby village of Great Baddow offering an extensive range of local shops and amenities, two public houses, a high school and several primary schools including Baddow Hall Infant & Junior Schools, Larkrise, Beehive Lane and Meadgate primary schools. Great Baddow has a thriving local community, centred around the medieval St. Mary’s Church.

The property is conveniently situated for Galleywood with its popular Common providing an area of approximately 175 acres of woodland and open common which borders the River Wid, and was once famous for its racecourse (which was one of the oldest in England) and which has subsequently been declared a local nature reserve. The village provides easy access to the A12 and offers a range of local shops, a library, pubs and primary schools as well as regular bus services into Chelmsford city centre.

The city of Chelmsford lies only 2.4 miles away to the north and provides an excellent choice of facilities including a lively shopping centre, two grammar schools and a station on the main line into London Liverpool Street. The property provides excellent links by road to the A130 and A12 serving London to the south and Ipswich and the coast to the north.

Square Footage: 2,395 sq ft


Acreage: 0.29 Acres

Directions

From Chelmsford proceed south via Baddow Road which becomes the High Street. At The White Horse public house turn right onto Vicarage Lane, then first right on to Galleywood Road. The property can be found towards the top section of Galleywood Road on the left-hand side.

Postcode: CM2 8DR

Additional Info

Services: Mains services connected.

Local authority: Chelmsford City Council.