Chelmsford Road, Shenfield, Brentwood

A tastefully presented four bedroom detached 1930's built extended family home, situated on a spacious 0.161 acre plot, with panoramic views of surrounding open countryside, yet located within 0.4 mile of Shenfield mainline railway station and Crossrail terminus. This appealing property has been remodelled by the current owners to offer a contemporary style open plan kitchen/family room situated at the rear of the house with direct access to the 112' westerly rear garden. The house extends to 1,956 square feet of bright and spacious accommodation and is ideally located within easy reach of St. Mary's and Brentwood Schools.

The large hall provides a welcoming entrance and this space is beautifully illuminated by feature windows with leaded light stained glass inserts. In fact, having been originally built in the 1930's, the current owners have taken care to preserve the character, with a wealth of period features throughout.

The sitting room is well proportioned an offers a cosy alternative to the less formal and modern, open plan, contemporary style kitchen, that forms the hub of this delightful property. A double glazed box window draws maximum sunlight and the picture rail continues from the entrance hall, into this room.

The kitchen/breakfast/family room is an outstanding room, in every respect. It has been comprehensively fitted with a fine quality range of contemporary style white gloss German fitted units that comprise base cupboards, drawers and matching wall cabinets, along three walls. A long and contrasting quartz worktop incorporates a sink unit, fitted beneath the window that overlooks the well tended and mature westerly rear garden. The kitchen incorporates a Quooker boiling water tap and top of the range Siemens appliances, namely a fan assisted oven, multi function oven and induction cooker with stainless steel extractor unit fitted above. Additional integrated appliances to remain include a refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher, to name a few. As previously mentioned, this space is very much the hub of the house and currently comprises a dining area that can comfortably seat six people, in addition to a less formal living area fitted with matching cabinetry and tall contemporary style radiators. A modern Amtico flooring runs throughout. French doors open to the rear garden terrace, that is in sunshine, throughout much of the day.

When renovating the property, the current owners were keen to create a large utility room, that offers an ideal companion to the kitchen/family room. This has been fitted with a light coloured range of contemporary style units with ample space and plumbing domestic appliances. A window faces the side elevation and a door opens to the rear garden. Leading off is a ground floor cloakroom that has been tastefully fitted with a back to wall W.C with concealed cistern, vanity wash hand basin with contrasting wood effect cupboard below and a window to the rear elevation.

On the first floor, there are four very good sized bedrooms. In fact, the primary suite is a highlight of the house. When designing the property with their appointed architect, the vendors created a bedroom from which French doors with tall windows to either side open to a balcony that offers uninterrupted views of the rear garden and open countryside beyond and a delightful place to sit, both morning and night. The juxtaposition of open countryside views from a property within such proximity to Shenfield mainline railway station will surely appeal to many. A fine quality range of wardrobes provide extensive clothes storage and a door opens to a tastefully appointed en-suite shower room.

The remaining bedrooms are all very well proportioned and are serviced by a luxuriously appointed family bathroom that incorporates a bath, shower enclosure, W.C and vanity wash hand basin.

Externally, the rear garden has a westerly elevation and measures approximately 112' X 40'. As previously mentioned, the house sits on circa 0.161 acre. Across the rear of the property is a paved terrace, of an ideal size for outside entertaining. This is retained by a low level picket fence, flanking a well stocked flower bed, planted with a varied and interesting assortment of mature shrubs and plants, many of which are spring flowering, such as colourful Hydrangea.

Glazed double doors open to an outbuilding, that could serve a plethora of purposes and this has been fitted with power and light. A garden shed can be found behind this. The remainder of the garden has been laid to a well tended lawn, bordered by mature trees and hedgerow, that offer a high degree of privacy and seclusion. A low fence enables far reaching views of open countryside and a secure gate opens to the rear from which country walks can be enjoyed for many miles.

The front garden comprises a large private driveway that offers spacious off street parking and leads to the large single integrated garage, accessed via a remote controlled electronic up and over door. It incorporates space for a workshop and a side door also leads outside.