The Grove, Bicknacre, Chelmsford

Guide Price £425,000 - £450,000 - Situated in the peaceful village of Bicknacre is this three bedroom link detached house that would make an ideal family home.

You enter the property through the entrance hall that leads onto the open plan living areas that feature a fully functional open fireplace, beautiful exposed wooden beams and raw brick walls. The office space in the living area has the potential to be made into a fourth bedroom, which has separate access through the rear garden. The ground floor is also host a spacious dining area, downstairs cloakroom and charming fitted kitchen. The first floor possesses three double bedrooms and a modern bathroom. The property has gas central heating with Vaillant combi boiler.

Externally the property benefits from a garage with heaps of storage space, and a rear private garden that features a decking area and laid lawn. At the front of the property is a large driveway with space for up to three vehicles. The current owners have invested a considerable amount of money in the property to keep it well presented throughout.

Bicknacre is a peaceful village that surrounded by glorious Essex countryside. The village is home to an ancient archway, all that remains of the 12th century Bicknacre Priory, a petting farm, two popular local hostelries, The Brewers Arms and The White Swan, and Thriftwood nature reserve.

Everyday essentials are available in the local convenience store and post office, with nearby White Elm Garden Centre offering fresh fruit and vegetables, a thriving family butcher and a raft of other stores. Just a couple of miles away, Danbury boasts a wider range of shops and services, while Sainsbury’s and Asda can be found at nearby South Woodham Ferrers. The area hosts a wide range of excellent restaurants and gastro-pubs – Bicknacre itself offers Chinese and Italian cuisine – and fresh seafood is the order of the day in the historic waterside market town of Maldon.

On a more practical note, Bicknacre has its own pre-school and primary school, with a further choice in both Danbury and South Woodham Ferrers. There are also a number of schools for older children, the closest being the Sandon School and William de Ferrers School, while Chelmsford and the surrounding towns all offer more choice. The Memorial Village Hall hosts a wide range of activities.

The city centre offers a thriving nightlife with a selection of bars and a wide selection of places to eat from independent family restaurants to well-known chain restaurants serving cuisines from around the world. Chelmsford features a comprehensive range of shopping facilities with its pedestrianised High Street, two shopping precincts and hugely popular Bond Street with John Lewis store. There is also many leisure facilities including Riverside Ice Rink and leisure centre.

Chelmsford's mainline station provides a direct service to London Liverpool St with a journey time as fast as 28 minutes, the property is also conveniently located within close distance to the A12 and A414 which provide access to the M25 and M11.