4 bedroom house

Believed to have been constructed during the mid 1800's Stevens Lodge has subsequently been much improved and extended by the present owners during the last 30 years. A side door leads directly into the fitted kitchen, having a range of wooden cabinets, tiled surrounds, integrated appliances and sink unit. Windows face two aspects. One door leads to an inner lobby from where you access two double bedrooms, a dressing area and the bathroom. A second door from the kitchen leads to the hall and dining area. This has a natural brick wall and windows to the front aspect. Steps up from the hall access a lobby and door to the rear garden, and continue through to the spacious raised sitting room, once part of a granary, which sits on Saddle Stones. This room has a vaulted ceiling, a log burner, full length windows to two aspects and French Doors onto the rear terrace. The Principal bedroom is located off the lounge and has fitted wardrobes, full length windows and French doors to the rear. An en suite bathroom includes a sunken bath, wc, wash hand basin and separate shower. From the hall, stairs descend to a lower level and a large fourth bedroom with a good range of recessed wardrobes and an en suite shower room.

Stevens Lodge is located on the outskirts of the popular Hamlet of Chignal St James an idyllic rural position, set amongst the gently undulating open farmland of central Essex approximately four miles from central Chelmsford. Chelmsford provides a full and comprehensive range of commercial, entertainment and shopping amenities and its railway station provides a regular service to London Liverpool Street with an approximate journey time of 35 minutes. Junction 15 of the A12 is just 9 miles to the south. Stansted Airport is 15 miles to the northwest with Junction 8 of the M11 just beyond. There is a particularly good range of schools locally, both state and private, including the two Chelmsford Grammar Schools; New Hall and The Felsted Schools, amongst others.

The property overlooks open farmland to the rear and occupies grounds of approximately half an acre. These are arranged in two parts. Immediately to the rear, the formal gardens are lawned and walled to one side and have an area of decking leading to a heated swimming pool with a terraced surround and a garden shed. Hedging to the rear aspect provides seclusion and has an arched access leading to the spacious workshop. The remainder od the garden is divided by post and rail fencing and has a childrens play area, sunken summer house and an ornate pond. The borders are well established and include a mix of mature hedges and trees. A drive to the side aspect provides parking for sevaral vehiicules and leads to a five bar gate bryond which is a court yard and double garage.

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