Paradise Road, Writtle, CM1

Steeped in rich local history and brimming with charm, Writtle Lodge presents a rare opportunity to acquire a unique detached cottage bungalow originally dating back to circa 1779. Once known as Paradise Lodge, this distinctive property served as one of the four gatehouses to the historic Hylands House, offering a fascinating heritage and a character that is seldom found on the market today.

Nestled within a semi-rural setting on a mature plot of approximately 0.3 acres, the property enjoys a wonderful feeling of space and tranquillity, while still being within easy reach of the heart of Writtle Village with its picturesque duck pond, well-regarded eateries, Co-Op store and friendly community atmosphere. Chelmsford City Centre, offering an extensive High Street, leisure facilities and mainline railway station to London Liverpool Street, lies just 2.9 miles away, ensuring the best of both village and city living.

Internally, the accommodation retains many original features, including exposed brickwork, fireplaces and cottage-style detailing throughout. An inner hallway links the main living areas with later extensions, offering an appealing and practical flow. The property currently comprises a welcoming lounge, three bedrooms, kitchen with separate utility room, and a family bathroom. While well-loved, the home now offers a wonderful opportunity for sympathetic updating and modernisation, allowing the next owner to respectfully enhance and restore this historic residence to their own taste and lifestyle.

The grounds are a particular feature, being beautifully established with mature shrubs and trees, providing privacy and a natural backdrop to outdoor living. The property is approached via three sets of double gates, offering versatile access and a sense of arrival. Externally, there is a detached double garage along with a further outbuilding, lending excellent potential for storage, hobbies, workshop use or future conversion (subject to planning consents). The property benefits from mains gas supply and is serviced by a treatment plant.

This is an ideal home for those seeking peace and quiet, character, and a connection to the past, while retaining easy access to village amenities and Chelmsford’s city facilities. Opportunities to acquire a property of this calibre and provenance are exceptionally rare.

A truly individual home with enormous potential — early viewing is strongly advised.