4 bedroom detached house for sale
Beehive Lane, Great Baddow, Chelmsford

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
1,840 sq ft
171 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Luxury detached family home on sought-after Beehive Lane
- Spacious open plan kitchen, dining and snug for modern living
- High quality fitted kitchen with island and integrated appliances
- Separate sitting room offering a quiet retreat
- Four modern, stylish double bathrooms
- Large landscaped garden with patio and lawn
- Driveway parking for multiple vehicles
- Substantial outbuilding ideal for use as a home office, gym or potential annexe
- Close to excellent schools, amenities and transport links
- EXP REF: BK0513
Description
The Family Home
From the moment you arrive, the sense of space and care is clear, with a calm, welcoming feel that flows throughout the house. The layout has been shaped around modern family life, offering areas to gather together and quieter spaces to step away when needed. Natural light plays a key role, with large windows and wide doors allowing daylight to move easily from room to room and creating a bright, open feel across the main living areas. The heart of the home is the open plan kitchen, dining and snug space, which feels generous yet practical, making it easy to manage busy mornings, relaxed afternoons and sociable evenings. The kitchen itself is designed with daily use in mind, offering plenty of worktop space, integrated appliances and a central island that works just as well for quick breakfasts as it does for shared cooking or casual entertaining. The flow into the dining area means family meals feel connected, while the snug area provides a softer corner for relaxing, reading or keeping an eye on children while meals are prepared.
Practical Layout with Family Living at the Heart of the Home
A separate sitting room offers a quieter retreat, ideal for film nights, conversation or simply winding down at the end of the day. This room adds flexibility, allowing different members of the household to enjoy their own space without feeling disconnected. Throughout the ground floor, finishes are simple and well chosen, creating a calm backdrop that makes the home easy to personalise over time. Flooring, lighting and storage have all been carefully considered, helping the house feel both comfortable and practical rather than showy.
Four Double Bedrooms & Luxury Bathrooms
Upstairs, the bedrooms continue the sense of balance between space and calm. The main bedroom feels restful and well proportioned, with plenty of room for furniture and storage, making it a true retreat at the end of the day. An additional bedroom benefits from its own en suite, which adds flexibility for guests, older children or anyone who values extra privacy. The remaining bedrooms are all generous enough to adapt as family needs change, whether as children’s rooms, guest spaces or areas for home working. The bathrooms are finished in a clean, modern style, with thoughtful storage and fittings that suit everyday family use without fuss.
Spacious but Maintainable Outdoor Space
Outside, the large garden plays an important role in how the home is enjoyed. It offers a safe and inviting space for children to play, while also giving adults room to relax, entertain or simply enjoy being outdoors. There is space for outdoor seating and dining, making it easy to host friends or enjoy quiet evenings in warmer months. Planting adds privacy without feeling enclosed, and the overall size of the garden supports an active family lifestyle without becoming difficult to maintain. A substantial outbuilding to the rear adds further flexibility and could easily work as an annexe style space, home office, studio or gym, which is especially appealing for those who work from home or need space away from the main house.
Setup for Families to Grow Into
To the front, the driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles, giving a strong sense of arrival and day to day convenience. The home is detached and freehold, offering peace of mind and independence, while the overall plot size adds to the feeling of privacy. Every part of the house reflects careful ownership, with a layout that works well for modern living and rooms that feel easy to use rather than oversized or impractical. This is a home that supports family life now and in the future, with space to adapt as needs evolve.
The surrounding area adds further appeal, particularly for families and professionals who want convenience without sacrificing a quieter pace of life. The road itself has an established residential feel, with mature surroundings that create a settled and welcoming atmosphere. Everyday amenities are close enough to make routines simple, while still allowing the home to feel removed from heavy traffic and noise. Local schools are within easy reach, making morning and afternoon routines more manageable for families with children of different ages, and supporting long term plans to settle into the area.
Excellent Connectivity & Local Amenities
Transport links are a key advantage, especially for those commuting. Rail services provide straightforward access into London, making it possible to balance city work with a calmer home environment. Road connections are also close by, supporting travel across Essex and beyond, whether for work, weekends away or visiting family. Closer to home, shops, cafés and services are easily accessible, meaning daily errands do not require long journeys or careful planning.
For leisure time, the area offers a mix of green spaces, riverside walks and parks that suit families, dog owners and anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors. These nearby open spaces extend the lifestyle offered by the garden, providing places to walk, cycle or simply slow down at the weekend. The wider area blends practical convenience with a strong sense of community, which is often a key factor for buyers looking to put down roots rather than simply move house.
Excellent Schools within Walking Distance
Within easy walking distance of the property is Beehive Lane Community Primary School, widely regarded as one of the finest primary schools in Essex and rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Also within walking distance are Great Baddow High School, rated Good by Ofsted, and Moulsham High School, which is similarly recognised as one of the county’s leading public secondary schools and holds an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
A short bus journey into the city centre also provides access to the highly respected KEGS grammar schools for boys and the CCHS grammar school for girls.
Summary of Beehive Lane
Overall, this detached freehold home offers a rare combination of generous indoor space, a large garden and a flexible layout that works for both families and professional couples. Its setting supports daily life with ease, while the house itself provides comfort, privacy and room to grow. It is a property that feels ready to be lived in and enjoyed, offering a long term home rather than a short term step, and it stands as a strong option for buyers seeking space, balance and quality in a well connected location.
Room Dimensions
Sitting Room 3.56m x 3.88m
Snug 3.60m x 3.50m
Dining Area 2.0m x 3.50m
Kitchen Area 5.70m x 6.75m
Shower Room 1.61m x 1.90m
Utility Area 2.80m x 2.00m
Hallway 4.75m x 1.05m
Entrance Hall 4.20m x 1.65m
Landing
Bedroom 1 3.65m x 3.55m
Bedroom 2 3.50m x 3.65m
Bedroom 3 3.74m x 3.29m
Bedroom 4 3.70m x 3.28m
En Suite 1.55m x 2.00m
Bathroom 2.85m x 2.20m
Council Tax Band: E
- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: E
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Driveway
- 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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