Watchouse Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
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Description
Key Features
Contemporary detached home with four double bedrooms
Principal suite with en-suite shower room and dressing room
Striking open-plan living and entertaining spaces
South-westerly garden backing onto protected equestrian land
Stylish kitchen with integrated appliances and breakfast bar
Generous plot approaching 0.4 acres
Off-street parking for several vehicles
Adjacent plot available via separate negotiation with development potential
Peaceful setting just three miles from Chelmsford city centre
The Property
Set on a generous plot approaching 0.4 acres, this recently renovated detached home offers a wonderful balance of contemporary design, family comfort, and connection with nature. From the moment you step inside, the interiors feel open, light, and strikingly modern.
At the heart of the home lies an expansive sitting and dining room, seamlessly connected to a versatile garden room currently styled as an entertainment lounge and bar. The German-designed kitchen is both sleek and practical, featuring integrated appliances and a dual-sided breakfast bar, complemented by a separate utility and ground floor cloakroom. Throughout the ground floor, bespoke storage solutions ensure both style and function.
The first floor continues to impress, offering four double bedrooms alongside a family bathroom, laundry room, and study. The principal suite enjoys its own en-suite shower room and dressing area, while vaulted ceilings in two of the bedrooms enhance the sense of light and space, with potential for a future balcony overlooking the fields beyond.
Outside
Approached via a sweeping shingle driveway with ample parking, the home is perfectly positioned within its generous grounds. The landscaped rear garden unfolds in a south-westerly direction, bordered by protected equestrian land that creates a wonderfully peaceful backdrop. A paved terrace directly off the sitting room and garden room provides the perfect space for summer dining and entertaining against a backdrop of uninterrupted greenery.
An adjacent plot of approximately a third of an acre is available via separate negotiation, offering excellent potential for development (subject to permissions) or as additional garden space.
The Location
Galleywood combines the charm of a village setting with superb accessibility. Just three miles from Chelmsford city centre and its mainline station, commuters can reach London Liverpool Street in around 35 minutes. The A12 is close by, linking easily to surrounding towns and the wider region.
Locally, a selection of shops, pubs, and everyday amenities are within walking distance, alongside respected schools such as Beehive Lane Community Primary and Great Baddow High. For leisure, Galleywood Common offers around 175 acres of open countryside, woodland, and historic trails, creating endless opportunities for walking, running, and family adventures.
In Summary
A striking and versatile family home, beautifully renovated and set within generous gardens that back onto tranquil fields. With expansive open-plan living spaces, four double bedrooms, and an enviable location close to Chelmsford, this property offers both style and substance — with the added option of further land for those seeking even greater potential.
Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the size and potential of this property.
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Disclaimer
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Living / Family Room
8.94m x 8.05m
Kitchen Breakfast Room
5.99m x 3.56m
WC
Utility Room
Bar / Sitting Room
4.52m x 3.99m
Master Bedroom
6.05m x 2.95m
En Suite
Bedroom 2
5.38m x 3.05m
Bedroom 3
5.36m x 3.05m
Bedroom 4
3m x 2.34m
Study
2.87m x 2.34m
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- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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