Mayes Lane, Danbury, Chelmsford

Mayesfield is an imposing detached residence designed by architect Frederick Wykeham Chancellor, dating from the early 20th century, displaying classic Arts and Crafts influences and a wealth of period detail. The house offers beautifully proportioned accommodation arranged over two generous floors, with features including leaded light windows, ornate mouldings to ceilings, exposed timber beams and impressive brick fireplaces.

The welcoming reception hall, with its original staircase and brick-arched openings, sets the tone. From here, doors lead to three principal reception rooms: a formal sitting room centred on a striking inglenook fireplace with log burner, a spacious dining room, and a well-proportioned playroom. Both the sitting
room and the dining room give access to a covered veranda and the garden. The kitchen/breakfast room features quarry-tiled flooring, bespoke wooden cabinetry and an Aga. The ground floor also offers a cloakroom and a wet room, including shower, and rooms off a back porch for laundry, utilities and storage.

On the first floor, a light-filled galleried landing gives access to seven bedrooms, offering excellent flexibility. The principal bedroom is particularly generous, with a fireplace, built-in storage and far-reaching views over the grounds to the South and South West. The bedrooms are served by two bathrooms. A
second kitchen on this floor offers potential for the creation of a self-contained annexe, with separate staircase, subject to the necessary consents.

The property is set within extensive, mature grounds. A gated entrance opens onto a generous gravel driveway with a central lawned turning circle, providing ample parking. The rear gardens are predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed with mature specimen trees and bordered by established hedging.

A terrace adjoining the house and veranda provides an ideal space for al fresco dining, while a brick-paved path beneath a series of timber pergolas runs along the side of the garden with a pedestrian gate leading to Copt Hill. Steps lead down to a formal sunken terrace with a decorative pond and brick edging, the whole enjoying a south-westerly aspect.

General
Local Authority: Chelmsford City Council
Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage, which we understand is compliant. Oil-fired central heating. Mains gas supply available locally.
Council Tax: Band H
EPC Rating: F
Mobile and Broadband checker: Information can be found here

Mayesfield enjoys a desirable position in the sought-after village of Danbury, set within attractive Essex countryside yet within easy reach of Chelmsford, Maldon and the wider road and rail network. Danbury offers a good range of local amenities including shops, cafés and well-regarded schools, while Chelmsford provides extensive retail, leisure and cultural facilities, together with a mainline station offering direct services to London Liverpool Street. The nearby coastal town of Maldon is known for its historic quayside and sailing facilities. The area is well served by schooling, with a number of highly regarded independent and state schools in the vicinity including Felsted School, New Hall School, KEGS Grammar School for Boys and Chelmsford County High School for Girls. Communications are excellent, with the A12 providing access towards London, the M25 and East Anglia, and rail services from Chelmsford reaching London in approximately 35 minutes.