Chelmsford Road, Great Waltham, Chelmsford

4 Bedroom Cottage for sale in Chelmsford

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Situated in a pleasant rural setting near Great Waltham, just outside Chelmsford City, this charming and characterful cottage occupies an attractive plot of approximately half an acre. The property offers generous and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors, combining traditional features and character with practical modern living space.

The ground floor comprises a traditionally styled kitchen, a spacious open plan living and dining area with a substantial central fireplace providing an impressive focal point, and a bright conservatory enjoying an abundance of natural light and lovely views over the gardens. There is also a useful utility room and a downstairs shower room.

To the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms, several of which benefit from built-in storage cupboards, together with a family bathroom.

Externally, the property is approached via a gravelled driveway providing ample parking and access to the house and detached double garage. The approximately half-acre plot provides a wonderful sense of space and privacy, with established gardens featuring several lawned areas, a pond, mature trees, shrubs and hedging. A paved pathway leads to the conservatory and adjoining brick paved patio, creating an attractive area for outdoor entertaining and relaxation.

A further lawned section of the garden incorporates two greenhouses, while the rear gardens enjoy a good degree of privacy and back onto open fields, providing an attractive countryside outlook and a delightful semi-rural feel.

Overall, this is a charming and versatile cottage set within an approximately half acre plot, offering generous accommodation, a wealth of character, attractive established gardens and a peaceful countryside setting, whilst remaining within convenient reach of Great Waltham and Chelmsford City.

Entrance Hall - 5.1m x 2.2m (16'8" x 7'2") - Entrance via timber door to side aspect, carpeted stairs to first floor landing, access to under stairs storage, exposed timbers, wall mounted radiator, wall mounted light fixtures, various power points.

Kitchen - 4.3m x 2.9m (14'1" x 9'6") - Original Timber door to side aspect, timber windows to rear & both side aspects, various base and eye level units with tiled worktops, inset stainless steel sink with separate taps, range-style double over cooker with four ring hob & extractor fan overhead, access to gas boiler, cupboard finished with feature wood design, exposed brickwork, timber panel flooring, ceiling mounted light fixture, various power points.

Shower Room - Patterned frosted window to rear aspect, three-piece suite, low level WC, vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and low level storage, tile enclosed shower with glass door, wall mounted radiator, tiled flooring, partially tiled walls, partial wood panel walls, timber cupboard detailing, ceiling mounted light fixture.

Dining Area - 5.2m x 4.7m (17'0" x 15'5") - Timber window to front & side aspects, original brickwork double sided inglenook fireplace with timber mantle, skirting board radiators, exposed timbers, carpeted flooring, wall mounted light fixtures, various power points. Opening to: Living Area.

Living Area - 5.2m x 4.7m (17'0" x 15'5") - Timber door to front aspect, timber window to front aspect, original inglenook fireplace with black metal canopy and timber mantle, exposed timbers, skirting board radiators, carpeted flooring, wall mounted light fixtures, ceiling mounted light fixture, various power points. Door to: Utility Room. French Doors to: Conservatory.

Utility Room - 4.1m x 1.9m (13'5" x 6'2") - Timber door to rear aspect, timber windows to rear aspect, timber window to side aspect, various base level units with white laminate worksurfaces, single unit stainless steel sink with separate taps, space for washing machine & tumble drier, wall mounted radiator, exposed timbers, tiled flooring, ceiling mounted light fixture, various power points.

Conservatory - 3.4m x 3.2m (11'1" x 10'5") - French doors to side aspect, UPVC windows to various aspects, skylights with blind covers, wall mounted radiator, exposed brickwork, tiled flooring, ceiling mounted light fixture with fan, various power points.

First Floor Landing - Timber window to side aspect, timber post & rail banister/balustrades, exposed timbers, exposed brickwork, painted wall mounted radiator, carpeted flooring, ceiling mounted light fixture, various power points. Doors to: Bedrooms & Family Bathroom

Principal Bedroom - 4.0m x 3.2m (13'1" x 10'5") - Timber window to side aspect, access to inbuilt storage cupboard, original brick fireplace, access to loft storage, wall mounted radiator, carpeted flooring, ceiling mounted light fixture, various power points.

Bedroom Two - 4.5m x 2.6m (14'9" x 8'6") - Timber windows to rear & both side aspects, access to inbuilt storage cupboards, wall mounted radiator, carpeted flooring, ceiling mounted light fixture, various power points.

Bedroom Three - 4.3m x 2.3m (14'1" x 7'6") - Timber window to side aspect, access to inbuilt storage cupboard, wall mounted radiator, carpeted flooring, ceiling mounted light fixture, various power points.

Family Bathroom - Timber window to side aspect, three-piece suite, low level WC, timber enclosed bath with shower attachment, vanity unit with wash hand basin and separate taps, wall mounted storage, wall mounted mirror & inset spotlights, exposed timbers, timber flooring, partially tiled walls, ceiling mounted light fixture, extractor fan.

Bedroom Four - 4.0m x 2.3m (13'1" x 7'6") - Timber window to side aspect, access to inbuilt storage cupboard, wall mounted radiator, carpeted flooring, ceiling mounted light fixture, various power points.

Double Garage & Driveway Parking - Detached from the property is a double garage with two sets timber doors with ample storage above. Driveway parking is present for multiple vehicles.

Gardens - The property is approached via a gravel driveway providing access to the house and detached double garage, with pedestrian access leading through to the rear garden. To the front of the house is an area of lawn with a mature tree, enclosed by picket fencing. Adjacent to the garage is a further lawned area with a pond, complemented by a variety of established shrubs and planting.

The gardens continue around the property, with a paved pathway leading towards the conservatory and adjoining brick-paved patio, providing a pleasant seating and entertaining area. Beyond this is a further expanse of lawn incorporating two greenhouses, with established shrubs, hedging and mature trees providing a good degree of enclosure and privacy. The grounds are bordered by mature planting and back onto open fields, giving an attractive rural outlook.

Village Summary - Great Waltham is an attractive and historic Essex village surrounded by open countryside, offering a good range of local amenities including a primary school, village shop, public houses and recreational facilities. The village enjoys a peaceful rural setting while remaining within easy reach of Chelmsford for a wider range of shopping, leisure and transport connections.

Property Ref: 34977593

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