Vicarage Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2

A renovated and extended period home with off street parking and a large rear garden, within 1 mile of Chelmsford station.

Description

A semi-detached period property arranged over three floors, extending to approximately 2,804 sq ft, with accommodation that combines open plan living areas with a series of separate reception rooms and ancillary spaces.

The ground floor accommodation is arranged to provide a combination of open-plan living and more formal reception space. The principal area of the home is formed by an expansive open-plan kitchen and living space positioned to the rear. The kitchen area is arranged centrally with an island unit, creating a natural division between preparation and seating areas, while the adjoining living space provides ample room for informal seating and entertaining, with direct access to the rear terrace and garden via sliding doors also the adjoining workshop and garage.

To the front of the property, a separate sitting room is positioned with a bay window, providing an additional reception space. Adjacent is a study, offering a dedicated workspace or flexible ancillary room.

A substantial dining room/entertaining area sits centrally within the layout, with a built-in bar and integral wine coolers, connecting the principal living accommodation and providing space for formal dining. Supporting practical accommodation includes a utility room with fitted provision for laundry appliances, together with a ground floor WC.

Further ancillary space is provided by an integral garage, with access through to an adjoining workshop positioned to the rear, offering flexibility for storage, hobbies or additional practical use. The overall arrangement creates a balance between open-plan family accommodation and more clearly defined reception rooms.

The first floor is arranged around a central landing and provides five bedrooms. The principal bedroom includes an en suite shower room, bedroom two also provides en suite facilities accessed via an internal stairwell. The remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.

The total plot size is about 0.16 acre, with a an established rear garden and off street parking via a private driveway and garage to the front.

Services
All mains services. Gas-fired central heating. Wired for home network, network sockets in most rooms. Ceiling speakers in some rooms. AV cabinet in garage. Home automation for blinds on patio doors. Opening Velux blinds and sky lights operated by Velux app.

Location

Oaklands Infant School directly opposite the property, Moulsham Street: 0.2 mile, Oaklands Park & Museum: 0.3 mile,
Chelmsford College: 0.3 mile, Chelmsford mainline station (London Liverpool Street from 38 mins): 1 mile, Stansted Airport: 20 miles. All distances approximate.

Two roads away is Moulsham Street with its independent shops, cafes, pubs which links into the city centre with an Everyman cinema, John Lewis and plenty of restaurants and wider amenities. The house sits ideally for commuters with Chelmsford station within a mile walk offering a journey time of approx. 38 minutes into London Liverpool Street.

For families, schooling in both sectors is in close proximity and walkable. Oaklands Infants School is located a few doors down from the property and Moulsham Infants, Junior and High Schools are less than a mile walk. Independent schools St Cedds and St Anne’s are located on New London Road which is a short drive of approx. 5 minutes. Chelmsford College is also within a mile.

Square Footage: 2,804 sq ft


Acreage: 0.16 Acres