Back Lane, Pleshey, Chelmsford, Essex

Little Orchard is an attractive semi-detached,
part-rendered, double-fronted period family home
offering almost 1,800 sq ft of light-filled, flexible
accommodation arranged in an L-shape over two
floors. Thoughtfully configured for family living
and entertaining, the property combines sash and
casement glazing, quality fixtures and fittings,
neutral décor, and original fireplaces.


The accommodation flows from a welcoming
flagstone-floored reception hall, which features an
exposed brick chimney breast with a double-sided
woodburning stove. From here, doors lead to a
rear-aspect drawing room with parquet flooring,
walk-in storage, and bespoke shelving, as well
as to a dual-aspect sitting room with a feature
fireplace, woodburning stove, and French doors
opening onto the rear terrace. A large,
dual-aspect kitchen and dining area, also with
flagstone flooring, provides further living space.

The kitchen is fitted with bespoke wall and base
units, including a central island, complementary
granite and wooden work surfaces, a Belfast sink,
and modern integrated appliances. The adjoining
dining area includes space for a sizeable table
and features an exposed brick chimney breast
(shared with the reception hall), full-height
glazing, and French doors to the terrace. Beyond
the dining area is a fitted utility room with an
en suite shower room and an additional door
leading to the rear terrace, offering flexibility
in use for guests or practical daily living.

On the first floor, a generous landing with
additional fitted storage leads to the
front-aspect principal bedroom, which benefits
from a vaulted ceiling, builtin storage,
and a modern, fully tiled en suite shower room.
There are three further well-proportioned
bedrooms—one featuring a cast iron fireplace
and the others with fitted storage—alongside
a stylish family bathroom with a freestanding
roll-top bath.

Having plenty of kerb appeal, the property is
approached over a resin forecourt providing
private parking for several vehicles, flanked
by a lowmaintenance area of level lawn.
The well-maintained enclosed garden to the
rear is laid mainly to level lawn bordered by
raised flower and shrub beds and features
a generous wraparound paved terrace
partcovered by a gazebo, accessible from
the sitting room and dining area and ideal
for entertaining and al fresco dining.

Little Orchard is situated in the heart of
the sought after village of Pleshey with
local amenities including a village hall
which hosts clubs and events, a popular
public house, a parish church and a
picturesque village green by the
moat of Pleshey Castle.

Both the Galvin Green Man at Howe Street
and The Windmill at Chatham Green are
two outstanding restaurants and are
within nearby proximity of the village.

Nearby Great Waltham offers a convenience
store and post office, along with a coffee
shop and primary school, whilst Little Waltham
has additional facilities including a medical
surgery and pharmacy. Broomfield Hospital
is also just under 5 miles from the village.

Chelmsford is within easy reach and provides
a vibrant centre with historic architecture and
excellent shopping options. The city also
offers a wealth of restaurants, cafés and bars,
a superb leisure and recreational facilities.

Chelmsford offers excellent grammar schools
with both King Edward VI Grammar School
and Chelmsford County High School for Girls.
Private schooling is found within nearby
proximity at both New Hall or Felsted.

Commuters are catered with regular rail
services into London Liverpool Street (average
travel time 34 minutes). Just 12.5 miles West
of the village are both London Stansted Airport
and the M11 Motorway offering easy access
to either London or Cambridge.