Chelsfield

General information The main residence is a three bedroom detached bungalow with three reception rooms, in grounds extending to 4.5 acres, including equestrian facilities. The property is located on a private road in a tucked away position with fantastic views of the surrounding countryside.

Chelsfield offers spacious accommodation with a large loft space on the first floor, currently in use as a games room, with built-in storage. There is also a self-contained one bedroom annexe within the grounds. The equestrian facilities include 14 stables in two blocks, a manège, a small open hay barn and tack room.

The property is accessed via a porch to the front, with a door on the right hand side leading from the hallway to the kitchen/breakfast room, with matching units, a double sink, and Aga. There is a good sized utility room with space for a washing machine, chest freezer and free-standing freezer, and beyond that is a lobby which provides access to a walk-in shower and cloakroom.

The dining room can be accessed via the kitchen/breakfast room or the main hallway, and has a built-in airing cupboard, bow window to the side, feature fireplace and stairs leading up to the loft room, with the hallway providing access to the remaining rooms. The lounge has a feature fireplace, window to the rear, bi-fold doors to the sitting room and French doors into the conservatory, which overlooks the garden and has French doors to the side.

The main bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes along one wall, bay window to the rear and a separate dressing room, with a door into the double garage. There is an en-suite shower room which has a WC, wash hand basin and tiled shower cubicle. The second bedroom has two fitted wardrobes with cupboards above and window to front, whilst the third bedroom also overlooks the grounds to the front of the property. The loft room has windows to the front and rear, two radiators and access to the storage space.

There is a detached, timber framed, annexe comprising a hallway with access to the kitchen, a shower room, lounge and bedroom. The shower room has a low level WC, shower cubicle and wash hand basin. The kitchen has a single drainer sink unit, integrated oven and hob, and space for washing machine. 

Outside A five bar gate leads to the property, with a shingle parking area and driveway to the right hand side. There is hardstanding near the stable blocks and tack room, and to the left hand side of the driveway is a paddock, with formal lawned area to the rear. There is access to the annexe and two stable blocks, tack room, open hay store and manège.

In all, the property sits in grounds of approximately 4.5 acres in a secluded position with excellent views of the surrounding countryside.  

Location Rettendon Common is an ideal location for those wanting to enjoy village life whilst being only a short drive away from Wickford, Billericay and Chelmsford. Located between East and South Hanningfield, there are some lovely rural walks nearby including by the Hanningfield Reservoir & Nature Reserve.

Wickford mainline railway station is around 2.5 miles from the property. State and private schools in close proximity include: King Edward Grammar School for Boys and County High School for Girls, in Chelmsford. Rettendon Common is approximately 8 miles south-east of Chelmsford and offers straight forward access to the A12 and A130. Rail services from Wickford and Chelmsford provide frequent services to London Liverpool Street.  

Important information Council Tax Band - E
Services - We understand that mains water and electric connected to the property. The property has oil central heating. The property has a cess pit. We are also advised that the annexe has its own electric connected but the water supply is from the main house. The property is located in a private lane and there is a wayleave agreement with the electric board.
Tenure - Freehold
EPC rating - TBC
Our ref - 30204


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