Mashbury Road, Chignal St. James, Chelmsford, CM1

A Grade II listed barn conversion set in landscaped grounds extending to about 0.2 acres

Description

Brick Barn is situated in the parish of Chignal St James, a village to the north-west of Chelmsford. The property incorporates a gable dovecote, noted as a rare surviving example of a combined barn and dovecote in the county.

The property has been comprehensively renovated, extended and converted to provide a contemporary home arranged around a vaulted central living space. The accommodation extends to approximately 2,197 sq ft. The interior is beautifully light and airy throughout, with impressive floor to ceiling windows framing the beautiful views over the grounds and surrounding countryside and attention paid to other details such as the glazing of the individual nesting niches, industrial vintage-style lighting and exposed timbers enhances the barn’s unique character and form.

The principal living area is positioned within the main body of the barn and comprises an open-plan sitting and dining space with vaulted ceilings rising to approximately 8.1 metres, exposed structural timbers and full-height glazing. Two mezzanine levels overlook the living space and are currently arranged as a study and snug. One mezzanine has been fitted as a cinema room.

The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with gloss-finish units and marble work surfaces, incorporating a central island and integrated appliances including double oven, induction hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and wine fridge. A utility room provides further storage.

The bedroom accommodation is arranged within a separate wing and comprises three double bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from an en suite bathroom and air conditioning. A second bedroom also has an en suite shower room, while the third bedroom is served by a family bathroom. All three bathrooms are furnished in a contemporary style and are fully tiled, with finishing touches in white marble and Scudo, Roca and Geberit fittings.

The barn is set back on its plot and lies behind in well-tended gardens. The property is approached via a shared gravel driveway leading to a parking area and an attached covered cart lodge. An electric car charging point is installed. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with planted borders, raised beds and post-and-rail fencing, enjoying a south-westerly aspect and views over the surrounding countryside.

Services
Mains electricity, LPG and gas. Private drainage via cesspit.

Location

Chelmsford station: 1.9 miles (London Liverpool St from 34 minutes); A12 (junction 15): 6.3 miles; Ingatestone railway station: 8.8 miles; M25 (Junction 28): 16 miles; Stansted Airport: 17.6 miles. All distances approximate.

King Edward VI Grammar School is situated approximately 2.4 miles to the southwest, while Chelmsford County High School for Girls lies about 2.3 miles away. New Hall School, an independent coeducational day and boarding school, is located approximately 5.4 miles to the northeast. Closer to the city centre, St Cedd’s School and Widford Lodge School are both within around 2 to 3 miles. Felsted School, an independent day and boarding school set within a 90 acre campus, is approximately 9 miles from the property.

Square Footage: 2,422 sq ft


Acreage: 0.2 Acres