4 bed detached house for sale

Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex CM2

Charming 1920s detached family home set in a sought-after location opposite Oaklands Park.

Description
This is a delightful home, rich in character. Tor House is a much-loved family home which offers extended and well-balanced accommodation, combining original features with light-filled living spaces.

A welcoming entrance porch opens into a bright and spacious entrance hall, setting the tone for the light-filled interior throughout. There are two generous and elegant reception rooms - ideal for both family life and entertaining, along with a useful ground floor cloakroom. The kitchen/breakfast room has been extended to provide a sociable and practical space.
Upstairs, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom provides fitted storage and offers views out over Oaklands Park.

The property is being sold with no onward chain.

Outside
The property is set back within its plot, providing ample parking and access to a garage with a pitched roof design. The gardens are a delightful extension of the home, beginning at the front with a charming brick wall softened by a variety of trees, including a beautiful cherry blossom. The predominantly west-facing rear garden offers a high degree of privacy and starts with a curved paved terrace which leads on to a well-maintained lawn. The garden is thoughtfully landscaped with a mix of trees and shrubs, offering year-round interest. A rose-covered pergola at the far end of the garden provides a picturesque walkway to a discreet storage shed and greenhouse.

Services
All mains services connected.

Location
Tor House is situated in the southern section of Moulsham Street, directly opposite the award-winning Oaklands Park, which spans approximately 12 acres. This beautifully maintained park holds both Green Flag and Green Heritage status, and is home to the Essex Regimental Museum, tennis courts, children's play areas, sports pitches, and a celebrated rose garden.

Approximately 2.7 miles from the property is the historic Hylands House and approximately 574 acres of parkland where there are formal Victorian gardens, a cafe and children’s playground.

The immediate area offers a wide range of independent shops and amenities along Moulsham Street, while nearby Chelmsford city centre provides a greater selection of shops, mainline rail services to London Liverpool Street and convenient access to the A12, which links to the M25 at Brentwood (Junction 28). The M11 (for Stansted Airport) can be reached within approximately 29 miles.

The location is also well served by excellent educational facilities, including Moulsham High School—just 1km from the property, three private preparatory schools (two on New London Road), two grammar schools, and the highly regarded independent New Hall School.

Square Footage: 1,659 sq ft



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