Riffhams Chase, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, CM3

A substantial family home with a detached two bedroom annexe set in about 3.5 acres

Description

A detached residence positioned within a private lane within Little Baddow, extending to approximately 4,920 sq ft of flexible accommodation over two floors, with a detached annexe approximately 1,210 sq ft. All set on an established and mixed plot of about 3.5 acres.

The ground floor is centred around a substantial reception hall providing access to the principal rooms, including a drawing room, sitting area and dining room. A separate sitting room and an additional versatile reception room are positioned within the western wing of the house. The kitchen/breakfast room incorporates a central island and connects directly to the dining room, with further accommodation including a laundry room, and two WC’s.

To the first floor, a galleried landing provides access to six bedrooms including an impressive principal bedroom suite with dressing area, walk-in wardrobe en suite bathroom and access onto an extensive balcony providing far reaching views. Two of the remaining five bedrooms benefit from en suite facilities whilst the remaining are served by a family bathroom.

The detached annexe which offers approx. 1,210 sq ft of accommodation over two floors, provides two bedrooms with a shower room to the first floor and a fully fitted kitchen/dining area, sitting room and wc to the ground floor. Outside the annexe has its own dedicated terrace which can be accessed via both the kitchen/diner and the sitting room.

Approached via electric gates through to an extensive driveway providing ample off street parking, The Long Wood sits on a mixed and private plot of about 3.5 acres. Surrounded by woodland and protected by a mature and established boundary, with al fresco dining areas, outbuildings & tennis court.

Services
Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage

Location

Lying in beautiful rural countryside surrounded by mature woodland, The Long Wood is conveniently located. Much of the woodland is owned and maintained by the National Trust and is of special scientific interest, together with Danbury Common to the south. Little Baddow itself has the Elm Green Preparatory School together with two pubs. The village of Danbury, a short drive away, also provides a choice of shops including a Co-Op and Tesco as well as other facilities such as a bank, surgery, dentist and traditional public houses. More comprehensive facilities can be found in Chelmsford, just 5.5 miles away.

Frequent trains leave Chelmsford station reaching London Liverpool Street in approximately 37 minutes, or alternatively Ingatestone just over 10 miles distant with trains taking approximately 32 minutes.

There is an excellent choice of schools in the district including the Elm Green Preparatory School (0.9 mile), two grammar schools; Chelmsford High School for Girls and King Edward VI Boys (6.1 miles) and independent schools New Hall (6.6 miles) & Felsted School (14.4 miles).

Square Footage: 4,920 sq ft



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