4 bed detached house for sale

Steeple Road, Chelmsford CM3

Set well back from the road and nestled within a generous one-acre, south-facing plot, this impressive and beautifully appointed family home offers a rare blend of luxury, space, and versatility in the idyllic village of Mayland, just a short drive from Chelmsford City Centre.

Internally, the main house sits just over 3,000 Sq Ft and welcomes you with a grand entrance hallway, setting the tone for the substantial accommodation throughout. The spacious double-aspect lounge features French doors that open directly onto the rear garden, providing an effortless indoor-outdoor flow. A separate formal dining room sits to the front, while a dedicated study offers the ideal space for working from home.

At the heart of the home lies a stunning modern kitchen/breakfast room, complete with a large central island, integrated appliances, and further garden access — perfect for family life and entertaining. A utility room provides additional storage and practicality.

Upstairs, the luxurious master suite spans a generous footprint and benefits from a beautifully fitted en suite bathroom and a converted walk-in dressing room (formerly bedroom five). Bedrooms two and three are both spacious doubles, sharing a contemporary Jack & Jill en suite shower room. Bedroom four also offers double proportions and a stylish private en suite.

Externally, the property continues to impress. The self-contained annex includes a ground-floor bedroom and W/C, with an open-plan kitchenette and lounge on the first floor — ideal for extended family or guests. To the front, a double garage and large front driveway provides ample parking and storage.

The expansive south-facing rear garden is a true sanctuary. At its heart is a heated swimming pool, surrounded by a sun-drenched patio terrace and a bespoke wooden gazebo housing a fitted bar with seating — a perfect setting for summer entertaining. Former stable buildings have been thoughtfully converted into a changing room and pump room for the pool. The remaining garden is laid to lawn and enjoys complete privacy.

Located in the sought-after village of Mayland, the property benefits from a range of local amenities including shops, restaurants, and scenic walks, while being conveniently close to Chelmsford for excellent transport links, schools, and city conveniences

Entrance Hall

Double oak entracne doors, tile flooring, double glazed lead light windows to front aspect, spot lights, feature staircase, inset speakers, large storage cupboard

Lounge (16'6" x 31'5", 5.03m x 9.58m)

Fitted carpet, mixture of wall mounted and hanging feature paneled wall, feature brick fireplace with log burner, coving, double glazed lead light bay window to front aspect and double glazed lead light windows and double doors to rear providing access to garden

Study (5'7" x 11'10", 1.7m x 3.61m)

Fitted carpet, double lead light window to rear aspect, hanging light fixture, coving, fitted office desk and cabinetry

Kitchen / Breakfast Room (11'10" x 30'4", 3.61m x 9.25m)

Tiled Flooring, mixture of low level and wall mounted bespoke kitchen cabinetry, feature kitchen island with breakfast bar, granite worktops and splash back, large butler sink with mixer taps and instant boiling tap, space for American style fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher, space for rangemaster double oven and gas 5 ring hob, extractor fan above, in-set ceiling speakers, spot lights, double glazed lead light window to rear aspect, double glazed bi-folding doors accessing rear garden

Utility Room (5'2" x 12'5", 1.57m x 3.78m)

Tiled flooring, paneled wall, mixture of low level and wall mounted kitchen cabinetry, double glazed lead light window and door to side aspect, space for washing machine and separate tumble dryer, integrated wine fridge, stainless steel sink and draining board, spot lights

Dining Room (12'5" x 12'10", 3.78m x 3.91m)

Solid wood herringbone flooring, paneled walls, mixture of wall mounted and hanging light fixtures, double glazed lead light window to front aspect

W/C (3'10" x 7'9", 1.17m x 2.36m)

Tiled flooring, paneled wall, freestanding W/C, hand wash basin, hanging light fixture

Landing

Wood effect flooring, double glazed lead light windows to front aspect fit with shutter blinds, feature hanging light fixture, spot lights, loft hatch, access to all rooms;

Bedroom One (16'6" x 17'0", 5.03m x 5.18m)

Fitted carpet, double glazed lead light window to side and rear aspect fit with shutter blinds, feature paneled wall, fixed ceiling fan light, access to;

Walk In Wardrobe (11'2" x 12'1", 3.4m x 3.68m)

Fitted carpet, double glazed lead light window to rear aspect fit with shutter blinds, range of fitted wardrobes, drawers and dressing table, spot lights, door leading to;

Ensuite (8'9" x 11'2", 2.67m x 3.4m)

Marble tiled flooring and partially marble tiled walls, double glazed lead light obscure window to rear aspect, large walk in shower with rainfall shoer and deck shower attachment, freestanding bath tub with mixer taps and deck shower attachment, w'c, bespoke sink unit with marble top twin sink with mixer taps and storage beneath, spot lights

Bedroom Two (12'5" x 16'1", 3.78m x 4.9m)

Fitted carpet, double glazed window to front aspect with fit with shutters, feature paneled wall hanging, light fixture, access to;

Jack & Jill Ensuite (4'6" x 9'1", 1.37m x 2.77m)

Bedroom Three (11'2" x 16'1", 3.4m x 4.9m)

Fitted carpet, double glazed window to front aspect with fit with shutters, hanging light fixture, access to Jack and Juliet ensuite

Bedroom Four (11'2" x 12'7", 3.4m x 3.84m)

Fitted carpet, double glazed lead light window to front aspect fit with shutters, hanging light fixture, access to;

Bedroom Four Ensuite (3'10" x 11'2", 1.17m x 3.4m)

Marble tiled flooring and partial marble tiled walls, large walk in shower with rain fall shower and deck shower attachment, hand wash basin with vanity unit beneath, low level W/C, heated towel rail, spot lights

Annex

Door access bedroom with door to W/C, double glazed window to side aspect, stairs leading to; Open plan Kitchenet / lounge wood effect flooring, double glazed Velux window to side, double glazed window to rear, feature paneled TV wall, kitchen counter and stainless steel sink and draining board and cabinet providing storage

Double Garage (17'10" x 16'6", 5.44m x 5.03m)

Double garage accessed with double doors to front, pitched roof with access to storage

Rear Garden

South facing rear garden, Sun Patio wraps the back of the property and leads to large heated swimming pool, large timber gazebo offers a large entertaining and multiple seating areas with the feature being a fitted outdoor bar. Converted stables offer pool pump room and changing room for swimming pool. Laid to lawn with nicely presented shrubs and tree boarders creates a privacy

Driveway

Gated entrance from the road leading down a spacious driveway to the property, offering secure parking at the front for approximately 10 vehicles