3 bedroom detached house for sale

A magical, spacious woodland retreat, situated in a tucked away position standing on grounds of 1.8 acres (stls) 

What We Say at The Zoe Napier Group

The location of this deceptively spacious bungalow really does take your breath away. Tucked away at the end of an elongated drive, surrounded by glorious woodland you really do have the best of both worlds…..a tranquil, idyllic woodland location and yet within a short walk to the heart of the village and it’s array of amenities. With just under two acres the property could be utilised for entry level equestrian use or alternatively with an impressive range of outbuildings/ office has scope to run your business from home.

What the Owner Says

This property really has been a labour of love for me, having built and designed it eight years ago, ensuring a quality specification whilst incorporating all the important things such as, bright open plan living where we can all gather round the table for special occasions. It’s been fantastic to live in such tranquil surroundings and yet be within such easy reach of London.

History & Background

A magical, spacious woodland retreat situated in a tucked away position standing on grounds of 1.8 acres (stls).

Constructed 8 years ago and with the benefit of the remainder of the LABC guarantee, this property really is refreshingly unique and enjoys optimum seclusion with no immediate neighbours.  As you enter the property you can’t help but being impressed by the gargantuan fifty-five-foot entrance hallway which really does have the ‘Wow’ factor, the perfect place for the Christmas tree and provides access to the three spacious double bedrooms, all enjoying their own en-suite facilities. The two impressive reception areas, boast high ceilings and flow seamlessly into the high specification kitchen, a beautiful, bright dual aspect room with views over the grounds.

Externally the property is surrounded by glorious woodland and benefits from a triple car port and attached office and a range of useful outbuildings.

Setting & Location

The property is situated within a conservation area at the end of a prolonged driveway in the heart of the highly sought after village of Little Waltham and is within walking distance of the Church of England primary school (current Ofsted rating Good), local shops and pubs with a plethora of footpaths skirting the village into the countryside beyond, perfect for those countryside walks.

There is also an excellent choice of private schools (Widford Lodge & Newhall) and two of the country’s best state run Grammar Schools (Chelmsford County High School & King Edward VI Grammar).

Situated just 3.5 miles away is the stunning and historic 18th century Hylands Estate that contains 574 acres of parkland and woodland, open to the public free of charge.

Chelmsford City Centre is located just 4 miles away and offers an extensive range of amenities and main line train station providing a commute into London within 30 minutes. Excellent road links into central London via the M11 & M25, Broomfield Hospital and London Stansted Airport are all within easy driving distance.

Accommodation

This property has been finished to an extremely high specification, including underfloor heating throughout, solid oak doors, sumptuous, tiled flooring and enjoys unusually high ceilings. As you enter the entrance hall it gives you an immediate sense of grandeur and provides access to the spacious kitchen/ breakfast room, which enjoys an extensive range of sumptuous high gloss units with Quartz work tops over. Situated across the hall, adjacent to the kitchen is the useful utility room and adjoining cloakroom, whilst residing in South elevation is the dual aspect sitting room, which enjoys French doors onto the rear garden and flows into the adjoining dining room. The principal bedroom faces South and is tucked away in the rear corner of the property, a bright and airy, dual aspect room with the French doors providing lovely views over the grounds and benefits from a high specification en suite shower room. The remaining two double bedroom are situated in the East elevation of the property and both enjoy their own en suite shower rooms.

Outbuildings, Garaging & Grounds

The property is nestled central within it’s 1.8 acre grounds (stls), to the rear of the driveway there are a range of useful outbuildings which could be utilised in a variety of ways, including a garden/machinery store, workshops and kennels with power, light and water connected. Adjacent to the main dwelling is an office/studio with attached triple car port with power and light connected. By in large the grounds are largely mostly laid to lawn, beautifully secluded via a plethora of mature trees and hedging, with a rear gate leading to a further paddock which could be utilised for equestrian use if required.

Agents Notes

• The property has three registered Title Numbers AA26377, EX357698 and EX834220.
• Our client has completed a Propertymark questionnaire providing additional useful information for those looking to make an offer on the property. Please request these details from the selling agent.

 Services

Air Source Heat Pump . Secondary back up Oil fired heating system . Mains Water. Mains Electric. Private Drainage (Septic Tank)

 PLEASE CALL FOR A FULL BROCHURE