Burgess Springs, Chelmsford

Two floors. Two bedrooms. One seriously stylish home. Forget everything you thought you knew about apartment living. This beautifully presented two-bedroom duplex maisonette at Newcombe Court brings together the space and separation of a house with the convenience and contemporary finish of a modern apartment – and it has a few rather lovely surprises along the way.

Occupying an enviable end position with only one adjoining neighbour, there's an immediate sense of privacy before you've even stepped through the door. A front planter provides the perfect opportunity for some colourful planting and a little kerb-appeal creativity – because first impressions count.

Step inside and you'll find a home that has clearly been designed around modern living. There's an intercom entry system, a useful utility/storage cupboard off the landing and, perhaps best of all, zoned underfloor heating. Different areas can be independently controlled, meaning no more household negotiations over the thermostat.

Then comes the showstopper.

The open-plan kitchen and living space is exactly where you'll want to spend your time. Beautiful wooden flooring, impressive high ceilings and dual-aspect windows combine to create a wonderfully bright, airy room that feels every bit as good as it looks.

Whether it's Saturday morning coffee, dinner with friends or a quiet evening on the sofa, this is a room designed for living rather than simply looking pretty in photographs – although it does that rather well too.

The kitchen continues the contemporary theme with sleek high-gloss cabinetry and quartz worktops, complemented by integrated appliances including a fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave. Everything has its place, leaving those quartz surfaces free for the important things – coffee machines, cocktails and questionable attempts at sourdough.

Head upstairs and the home becomes altogether more relaxed.

The principal bedroom offers two fitted wardrobes complete with sensor lighting – a small detail you'll quickly wonder how you ever lived without. It also enjoys convenient Jack & Jill access to the beautifully finished bathroom.

Fully tiled and contemporary in design, the bathroom features a striking statement mirror and heated towel rail, bringing a touch of hotel-style luxury to the morning routine.

The second bedroom offers plenty of flexibility, whether required as a comfortable bedroom, stylish home office or guest room.

And then there's the private balcony.

Accessible from the bedroom accommodation, it's a lovely extension of the home and just the spot for a morning coffee, a glass of something chilled after work or simply opening the doors and letting the outside in during the warmer months.

Practicality hasn't been forgotten either. Triple glazing throughout helps provide excellent thermal and acoustic insulation, while an impressive EPC B rating means this is a home designed with energy efficiency firmly in mind.

The result is something refreshingly different: a bright, beautifully specified duplex home with two floors, private outside space, excellent energy credentials and only one adjoining neighbour.

Apartment convenience? Absolutely.

Apartment ordinary? Not a chance.

Chelmsford offers that increasingly sought-after balance of city convenience and countryside living, making it a popular choice for families and London commuters alike. The city centre provides an excellent selection of shopping, restaurants and cafés, with Bond Street, High Chelmer and The Meadows among its main retail destinations, while green spaces including Central Park and Hylands Estate provide plenty of opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle. Chelmsford is particularly well connected, with direct rail services to London Liverpool Street typically taking around 35 minutes, alongside convenient access to the A12 for journeys towards London, the M25 and further into Essex. Families are also well catered for, with a broad choice of schools across the area, including the highly regarded King Edward VI Grammar School and Chelmsford County High School for Girls. Add in a lively food and drink scene, leisure facilities, riverside walks and plenty of surrounding Essex countryside, and Chelmsford manages to deliver the best of both worlds — close enough to London for the commute, but with plenty of reasons to stay local at the weekend.

THE SMALL PRINT:

Monthly Service Charge: £491.01
Monthly Ground Rent: £6.66
Length of Lease: 117

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