5 bed detached house for sale

Bristowe Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex CM2

** guide price: £975,000 - £1,000,000 **
Palmer and Partners are delighted to offer for sale this rare and one-of-a-kind Georgian-style family home, thoughtfully designed and constructed by the current owners. Boasting a wealth of period-inspired character combined with elegant contemporary finishes, this substantial five-bedroom detached residence offers exceptional living space, superb craftsmanship, and a versatile layout perfect for modern family life.

Located in a quiet cul-de-sac within the highly desirable Great Baddow area of Chelmsford, the property is within close proximity to a wide range of local amenities, highly regarded schools, and the vibrant city centre, which features an abundance of shopping, dining and entertainment options. The location also benefits from excellent transport connections, including the A12 and Chelmsford mainline railway station, which offers direct links to London Liverpool Street, Colchester and Ipswich.

Approached via a generously sized private driveway, the home opens into a bright and welcoming entrance hall, complete with ample built-in storage for coats and shoes. Throughout the property, the quality of finish is immediately apparent, with solid oak internal doors and beautiful sash windows enhancing the home’s period style and providing an abundance of natural light.

The ground floor boasts an impressive array of versatile reception rooms, thoughtfully arranged to accommodate a wide range of family needs. These include a well-proportioned home office and a formal dining room.The spacious and cosy lounge is a standout feature, beautifully styled with a limestone fireplace and French doors that open onto the rear garden, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. In addition, there is a generously sized games room, which benefits from French doors to both the rear and side gardens, offering fantastic flexibility as a playroom, informal sitting area, or secondary family space.

The ground floor also offers a large kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with a wide range of wall and base units, granite worktops, a six-ring gas range cooker, integrated dishwasher and fridge freezer, and a central island ideal for casual dining. Bi-folding doors open onto the rear garden, making this a light and sociable space. A separate utility room houses a sink, washing machine, tumble dryer, and additional built-in cupboards for further storage.

On the first floor, there are four generously sized bedrooms, two of which benefit from luxurious en suite bathrooms featuring a four-piece suite including a bath, double shower cubicle, WC and wash basin with under-counter storage. The third and fourth bedrooms share a Jack and Jill shower room, while a separate walk-in wardrobe with fitted storage adds further functionality to the floor.

There is also underfloor gas heating to the ground and first floor.

The second floor accommodates the fifth bedroom, which also benefits from its own en suite shower room and a walk-in wardrobe, making it a perfect guest suite.

Externally, the home continues to impress with a fully established and beautifully maintained south-west facing rear garden. Predominantly laid to lawn with mature planting, the garden also features a large decking area and patio, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining.

At the rear, the detached double garage offers lighting and power, as well as an office space above—a highly versatile addition. To the front, a large private driveway provides ample off-street parking for multiple vehicles, enhancing the overall convenience of this exceptional property.

This truly unique and immaculately maintained property offers a rare opportunity to acquire a family home of significant character and space in one of Chelmsford’s desirable locations. Early internal viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate all that this remarkable home has to offer.

Entrance Hall

Lounge

5.41 x 5.24

Kitchen

4.09 x 3.73

Breakfast Area

2.82 x 4.34

Dining Room

2.04 x 3.80

Office

2.41 x 2.65

Utility Room

2.13 x 3.73

Downstairs Cloakroom

Games Room

5.68 x 2.89

First Floor Landing

Bedroom 1

5.32 x 3.55

Ensuite Bathroom

Bedroom 2

3.47 x 4.92

Ensuite Bathroom

Bedroom 3

3.58 x 4.92

Ensuite Shower Room

Bedroom 4

2.41 x 3.64

Walk-In Wardrobe

2.65 x 3.13

Second Floor Landing

Bedroom 5

6.22 x 3.55

Ensuite Shower Room

Walk-In Wardrobe