Listed village house two miles from Chelmsford city.

Description

The Old Vicarage is listed Grade II of Architectural or Historical Interest and an extract from the listing states: "Grade II*. A good early C18 red brick house with a parapet on 4 sides, swept up at the corners and with a moulded and dentilled brick cornice on the north, east and west fronts. 2 storeys, attics and cellars." The house has been in the same ownership for 37 years, the current owner having taken it on from the Church in April 1986.

The house enjoys substantial and versatile accommodation with generously proportioned rooms with high ceilings. There are four large reception rooms including a substantial reception room linked to the utility area at the rear of the house, which would make for an independent annexe, having an external doorway (subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents).

There are eight bedrooms over two floors serviced by bath or shower rooms.

Accommodation
A vestibule opens into the substantial hallway which runs the full depth of the property and provides access to three generous reception rooms and the kitchen/breakfast room which sits at the rear of the property overlooking the gardens. Linked to the kitchen is a large utility room, bathroom and rear reception room. This area would make an ideal annexe facility. There are four generous first floor bedrooms, three en suite, with stairs to a second floor to four further bedrooms and a shower room.

Outside
A substantial courtyard parking area in front of the house is approached through a broad brick-walled entrance. To the left is a large plot laid to lawn and beyond is access to storage outbuildings divided into three areas. The gardens at the rear are walled, predominantly lawned and include a scattering of mature trees. Immediately behind the house is a raised terrace, ideal for al fresco dining. The gardens offer a great deal of privacy with the plot in all extending to about three quarters of an acre.

Location

A12 (Junction 17): 1.2 miles, Chelmsford city and railway station: 2.2 miles, Shenfield (Crossrail service to London): 11.7 miles, M25 (Junction 28): 15.1 miles.

The Old Vicarage is situated within a conservation area in the bustling village of Great Baddow, which has an extensive range of local shops and amenities, a choice of pubs/eateries, a high school and several primary schools. The city of Chelmsford lies just over two miles away to the south 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.

Square Footage: 5,165 sq ft


Acreage: 0.75 Acres

Directions

From Chelmsford Army & Navy roundabout proceed south on the A414. Take the first exit on the left signposted to Great Baddow and Danbury. At the roundabout turn right into Maldon Road towards Great Baddow and follow this road to the roundabout at the bottom of the hill. Turn left into the High Street and continue on, passing St Mary's Church on the left-hand side where the entrance will be seen opposite.

Postcode: CM2 7HZ

Additional Info

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Gas-fired central heating.

Local Authority: Chelmsford City Council.