The Ridge, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, CM3

A detached neo-Georgian style house approx. 4,347 sq ft in the sought-after village of Little Baddow.

Description

Ridge House is a detached house extending to approximately 4,347 sq ft, arranged over three floors and incorporating an integral double garage. The house has been built in the neo-Georgian style and is wonderfully designed throughout. It has symmetrical brick elevations under a tiled roof complemented by deep sash windows and a central portico. The accommodation provides a range of reception, leisure and ancillary rooms, together with five bedrooms and four bath/shower rooms.

The ground floor is centred around an entrance hall which provides access to the principal accommodation. The sitting room is positioned to the front of the house, with a separate study located adjacent. The kitchen lies at the heart of the property and is connected to both the dining area and utility room. The dining area opens into a garden room which provides a link to the gym and access to the garden. Additional ground floor accommodation includes a cinema room and games room, as well as a mud room, cloakroom and integral double garage.

The first floor comprises the principal bedroom suite, which benefits from an en suite shower room. Three further bedrooms are arranged on this level along with a further en suite and family bathroom. A central landing connects all rooms and provides access to the staircase leading to the second floor.

The second floor provides a fifth bedroom together with a shower room and landing area. This level offers additional accommodation separate from the first floor.

A wide driveway provides parking to the front and there is also an integrated double garage. The house is set well back from the road and is screened by mature fir trees.

A sheltered terrace to the rear of the house extends from the kitchen and leads down onto the lawn. The garden beyond has been landscaped to create two distinct areas, a formal lawn and a pool terrace with heated swimming pool, summer house and an area designed for al fresco dining. The garden also boasts some magnificent trees including oak, lime and horse chestnut and enjoys plenty of privacy.

All in about 0.33 acres.

Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage.

Location

Chelmsford: 6.9 miles (London Liverpool Street from 36 minutes), Hatfield Peverel: 4 miles (London Liverpool Street from 43 minutes), A12 (junction 18 Sandon Park & Ride): 3.6 miles, Danbury village: 1.4 miles. All distances approximate, according to Google Maps.

Little Baddow is a pretty village with two public houses (The Generals Arms and The Rodney), a highly recommended preparatory school (Elm Green), a village hall, two long established churches and a sports ground and clubhouse, which is home to a local cricket club in the summer months.

A wider collection of shopping facilities can be found in the city of Chelmsford approximately 6 miles to the west. Chelmsford has excellent choice of facilities including a bustling shopping centre, two outstanding grammar schools, a station on the main line into London Liverpool Street and access onto the A12.

Danbury itself is surrounded by a wealth of National Trust wood and heath land, including the historic landscape of Danbury Park (a former medieval deer park) and boasts an extensive range of local shops, amenities and schools (including Heathcote Preparatory School and Nursery).

Square Footage: 3,958 sq ft


Acreage: 0.33 Acres