4 bedroom detached house for sale

Situated in a prime Old Shenfield location, this substantial detached family home offers beautifully proportioned accommodation of approximately 2,596 sq ft. Occupying a magnificent southerly plot of approximately 0.276 acre, with an impressive rear garden extending to a maximum depth of 230 feet and a generous road frontage of 70 feet, the property combines elegant living spaces, exceptional privacy, and outstanding convenience for schools and transport.

This appealing property is ideally positioned, within walking distance of the highly regarded Brentwood School and falls within the catchment area for St Mary’s School. Shenfield main line railway station and Crossrail terminus is located just 0.8 miles away, providing fast and convenient links to the City, central London, and Heathrow, making this an ideal location for commuters and families alike.

A solid oak front door with an obscure leaded light glazed insert opens to a welcoming entrance hall a feature oak staircase that immediately conveys the character and scale of the home. Rich, solid oak flooring flows seamlessly from the hall into the principal sitting room—an elegant, light-filled sanctuary. The space is anchored by a striking rose marble fireplace and hearth, while expansive windows to the side and rear bathe the room in an abundance of natural light. Glazed double doors lead seamlessly into the impressive garden/family room, creating a superb flow of living and entertaining space.

The garden room is a particular highlight, featuring extensive glazing and French doors that frame delightful views over the extensive southerly-facing rear garden. This versatile space is ideal for formal dining, entertaining, or relaxed family living. A decorative tiled floor runs throughout and leads to the kitchen/breakfast room.

The open plan kitchen/breakfast room is the hub of the house and is comprehensively fitted with modern shaker style cabinetry with contrasting and quality granite work surfaces. Integrated appliances include a gas hob with glass and stainless steel extractor unit and double oven; the American style fridge freezer can remain. The kitchen features a spacious walk-in pantry with floor to ceiling shelving. The large open space is complemented by a bright breakfast area overlooking the garden, offering an ideal space for informal dining. Light is drawn from large windows to the side and rear elevations.

A separate utility room provides excellent additional practicality and external access. Room and plumbing in place for washing machine, dishwasher and tumble dryer. Bookended by front and rear exterior doors, it would make an ideal boot room.

A ground floor cloakroom completes the accommodation.

The spacious first floor landing is illuminated by a wide window overlooking an attractive street scene and this provides access to four well-proportioned bedrooms.

The principal bedroom is very large and offers a generous and peaceful retreat with extensive fitted wardrobes and windows to two elevations with attractive garden views. Bedroom two is also a very good size and is situated at the front of the house. Like the primary bedroom, this also has windows to two elevations, creating an abundance of natural light. This bedroom benefits from a well appointed en-suite shower room with feature white subway style tiling. The two further bedrooms offer flexible accommodation suitable for family living or home working.

These rooms are served by an exquisitely designed family bathroom by Abbie King Studio. The space features a bespoke fluted timber vanity topped with a marble counter, perfectly complemented by premium Mandarin Stone tiling within a generous shower enclosure. A centrepiece stone-resin oval bath adds a sense of sculptural luxury, while integrated underfloor heating ensures a climate of absolute comfort.

On the second floor, the loft room provides valuable additional accommodation and excellent versatility, ideal for use as a home office, guest bedroom, or hobby room. Adjacent to the room is a further storage area, which is fully boarded.

The property’s outstanding southerly-facing rear garden extends to a maximum depth of approximately 230 feet, creating a most attractive and private outdoor environment. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature trees, established planting, and a paved terrace ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. A pathway extends the entire depth of the garden, which has been thoughtfully landscaped and planted with a mature array of shrubs, plants and trees, many of which are spring flowering.

To the front, the property benefits from a substantial road frontage of approximately 70 feet and a large block-paved driveway providing extensive off-road parking and access to the large garage, able to accommodate two/three vehicles. A convenient EV charging point has been installed.