Barrack Road, Mashbury, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1

A detached period cottage with potential to improve (STP). Set within a semi-rural location.

Description

A three bedroom detached residence with integral garage, offering balanced accommodation over two floors with the opportunity to improve, subject to the necessary consents.

Skep Cottage presents a versatile layout, with a natural flow between the principal reception areas.

To the ground floor a hallway provides access to a useful cloakroom/WC and leads through to the principal ground floor accommodation. The dining room is positioned to the front, offering a flexible space with ample room for formal dining. To the rear, the sitting room enjoys a pleasant outlook and provides a comfortable setting, with direct access through to the conservatory. The west-facing conservatory, in turn, offers an additional reception area (9’2 x 11’8), flooded with natural light.

The kitchen is situated to the rear of the property and provides fitted units and a breakfast seating area. A door provides convenient access to the rear patio area of the property.

The first floor is arranged around a central landing and comprises three bedrooms which are all served by a family bathroom.

Outside
Externally, the property boasts off-street parking to the front and access to garage (potential to convert, subject to relevant consents). To the rear the property benefits from a private and established west-facing rear garden, mainly laid to lawn with fruit trees, pond and patio areas.

Services
Mains services connected.

Local authority
Chelmsford City Council. Council tax band = E (with improvement indicator).

Location

Skep Cottage, is located in a semi-rural area to the west of Chelmsford.

The nearest convenience shopping is within approximately 0.8 miles, providing basic essentials, while larger supermarkets such as Morrisons are typically around 3.5 to 4 miles away in Chelmsford itself. The city centre, which offers a wider range of shops, restaurants, cafés and leisure facilities, is generally around 4 to 6 miles from CM1 4SE, depending on the exact route.

Roxwell Church of England Primary School is approximately 2.7 miles away, while Great Waltham Church of England Primary School and Rodings Primary School are both around 3 to 3.2 miles from the postcode. At secondary level, Chelmer Valley High School is roughly 3.8 miles away, with St John Payne Catholic School and The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy both within about 4 to 4.5 miles. These distances reflect the rural setting, where schooling is typically accessed by car or school transport.

Transport links are centred around road access and rail connections from Chelmsford. The nearest mainline station is Chelmsford railway station, located approximately 5 to 6 miles away, offering regular services into London Liverpool Street, making it suitable for commuting. Locally, there are bus stops within around 0.2 to 0.3 miles in surrounding residential pockets, although services can be less frequent given the semi-rural location. By road, the area benefits from access to the A12 and A414, connecting to wider Essex and London.

Square Footage: 1,450 sq ft