Stagden Cross, High Easter, Chelmsford

Cowells is a spacious and characterful family home offering more than 2,800 sq ft of well-balanced accommodation. Displaying attractive rendered elevations beneath a tiled roof, the property combines period charm with practical family living, retaining features including exposed timber beams, brick fireplaces and
character throughout.

A welcoming reception hall leads to the principal ground-floor living space. The expansive sitting room is a particular highlight, featuring exposed ceiling beams, a substantial fireplace fitted with a log burning stove and a distinctive wrought-iron spiral staircase. Adjoining this is a a study/office along with a snug with a part dividing wall. To the rear, a bright conservatory enjoys views across the garden and is enhanced by a mature indoor grapevine. The well-appointed kitchen and breakfast room is fitted with cream country-style cabinetry, extensive work surfaces and ample space for informal dining, complemented by a practical utility room. A separate formal dining room provides an excellent setting for entertaining, while a cloakroom completes the ground floor.

The first floor provides six bedrooms, three of which benefit from built-in wardrobes. The principal bedroom features an en suite bathroom, while a further bedroom has an en suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms are served by a family shower room.

General
Local Authority: Uttlesford District Council
Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating. 500mb fibre broadband.
Council Tax: Band G
EPC Rating: D
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Outside, a generous driveway provides ample off-road parking and access to a detached outbuilding incorporating a garage and workshop. The mature rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn, bordered by established trees and hedgerows that provide privacy and a pleasant outlook. A paved terrace adjoining the house offers an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining.

Cowells occupies a delightful position amidst undulating countryside, on the outskirts of the charming village of High Easter. The area boasts a range of scenic countryside walks accessed by a network of footpaths and bridleways through picturesque landscapes, including The Essex Way, woodlands, open fields and the River Cam, which flows through the area. High Easter and its surrounding areas are home to several schools in both the state and private sector. Felsted school is around 5.3 miles from the house and offers education for boys and girls aged 4 to 18 years. Situated in nearby Chelmsford, is New Hall School which is another top tier Independent school. There are two highly regarded grammar schools in Chelmsford and along with state primary and secondary facilities in Chelmsford and the surrounding villages. High Easter and the surrounding small villages offer a few local amenities, including traditional pubs, village stores, post office, and tea room. For more extensive shopping, residents often travel to nearby towns such as Chelmsford and Great Dunmow. Chelmsford, in particular, offers a wide range of retail options, from high street brands to independent boutiques, along with a variety of cafes, restaurants and entertainment venues. The nearest major railway stations are in Chelmsford and Bishops Stortford.

Postcode region: CM1