5 bed detached house for sale

Chignal Road, Chelmsford CM1

A rare opportunity to purchase a substantial character 5 bedroom detached house on an unusually large plot of about 0.69 of an acre, subject to land survey. Available for the first time in a good many years and offering tremendous scope for a buyer to improve, possibly further extend and adapt to their own tastes and requirements. It may also be of interest to developer and builder clients as it has potential for redevelopment, again subject to the necessary consents. No planning applications have been put forward and no conditional sale will be agreed however there are a number of similar size plots where redevelopment has been permitted. The property is located on the favoured and convenient West side of Chelmsford being within walking distance of the City centre and station and is virtually "hidden" from view by established Lime Tees to the front. This is without doubt a unique opportunity as properties with this much potential on this size plot, close to Chelmsford are very rarely available.

Double glazed front entrance door and side light leading to

Entrance Porch

Further glazed door and side lights leading to

Entrance Hall

Radiator, stairs to first floor with cupboard under, picture rail, doors to

Cloakroom

White suite comprising w.c, corner wash hand basin with mixer tap, half height wall tiling, tiled flooring, double glazed window to front.

Lounge (5.91m (19' 5") x 3.61m (11' 10"))

A dual aspect room with two radiators, yorkstone fireplace with hearth, double glazed bow window to front and patio doors at the rear giving access into the garden, coved ceiling, small pane double doors leading to

Family Room (5.48m (18' 0") x 3.56m (11' 8"))

A good size triple aspect room having a number of different possible uses with two radiators, double glazed windows to front, side and rear, double glazed double doors giving access to the garden area at the side.

Dining Room (3.96m (13' 0") x 3.31m (10' 10"))

Another spacious reception room with radiator, picture rail, double glazed double doors and side lights at the rear giving access to the garden.

Kitchen Areas

Currently, the kitchen is divided into two areas with one area being part of a garage conversion many years ago.

First Area (4.45m (14' 7") x 2.52m (8' 3"))

Fitted with a range of units with twin bowl inset single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, working surfaces with cupboards and drawer unit, gas hob with cooker hood above, space for dishwasher and fridge, eye level oven, eye level cupboards, radiator, double glazed bow window to front, further double glazed window to side, bi-folding door giving access to rear lobby, opening from this part of the kitchen and also from the hallway into a further area which could be used as a breakfast area if preferred.

Further Area (3.97m (13' 0") maximum x 3.36m (11' 0"))

Working surface with matching cupboards under and eye level cupboards above, radiator, double glazed window to rear, coved ceiling.

Rear Lobby

Double glazed door giving access to the other side of the property, door leading to a large walk-in cupboard measuring approximately 1.69m (5' 7") x 1.11m (3' 8") and this is where the Worcester wall mounted gas fired boiler is located and there is a double glazed window to the side. This has the potential to be used more like a utility area.

First Floor Landing

A long landing with feature arched double glazed window to front, radiator, built in wardrobe/storage cupboards, picture rail, access to loft space, doors to

Bedroom One (6.20m (20' 4") x 3.74m (12' 3"))

A superb size main bedroom being dual aspect and having a comprehensive range of wardrobe cupboards, drawer units and storage, wash hand basin and mixer tap, bedside and units, radiator, double glazed windows to front and rear, coved ceiling.

Bedroom Two (4.93m (16' 2") x 3.15m (10' 4") clear floor space)

Radiator, built in wardrobe and storage cupboards with top boxes over, double glazed window to rear, picture rail.

Bedroom Three (3.45m (11' 4") x 3.33m (10' 11") clear floor space)

Radiator, wash hand basin with storage cupboards and drawers, built in wardrobe and storage cupboards, double glazed window to rear, picture rail.

Bedroom Four (3.01m (9' 11") x 3.38m (11' 1") + door recess)

A dual aspect room with radiator, built in wardrobe cupboard, double glazed windows to side and rear, picture rail.

Bedroom Five (2.12m (6' 11") x 2.40m (7' 10") clear floor space)

A dual aspect room with radiator, small built in storage cupboard with arched recess above, double glazed windows to front and side, picture rail.

Shower Room

Fitted with a white suite comprising w.c, vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboards under, shower cubicle with fitted Aqualisa shower unit, towel warmer, mainly tiled walls, built in airing cupboard, double glazed window to side, inset spot lights.

Gardens

Undoubtedly the main feature of this property is its unusually large plot for a property being within such close proximity to Chelmsford City centre and station. The plot is approximately 0.69 of an acre, subject to land survey. To the front, there is a most pleasant and very private area of garden bounded to the front by well established lime trees which we understand have Tree Preservation Orders on them, the boundaries either side at the front are also mature and give excellent privacy. There is a gravelled driveway providing off road parking for a number of vehicles and certainly there is potential for the erection of a garage subject to the necessary consents. There is a wide area to the right hand side of the property which gives excellent potential for further extension, again subject to any necessary consents. This area then leads into the first part of the rear garden which is very private with mature trees, plants and shrubs etc and to the left hand side of the property there is a side access gate. From here the garden meanders past large trees and shrubs into a further lawned area where there is hedging going across the garden separating the rear part and where there is a gate. The further part of the garden is currently overgrown but again has many mature trees and shrubs etc. This area of garden does need considerable clearance if it were to be used as part of a more formal garden.

Note

Preference may well be given to those buyers able to proceed straight away

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