Barrack Road, Mashbury, Chelmsford, CM1

A four bedroom detached home nestled within Mashbury village with rolling farmland views, set on about 0.6 acre.

Description

Situated within the countryside of Mashbury, this substantial four-bedroom detached house provides over 3,000 sq ft of well-appointed accommodation, set within approximately two-thirds of an acre of established grounds. The property has been thoughtfully extended and finished to a high standard, with far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside and a combination of well-proportioned reception spaces and contemporary family accommodation.

An entrance porch with double doors gives access into an impressive reception hall, featuring panelled walls and a staircase with oak handrails. The principal living space is a 24 ft open-plan bespoke kitchen and family room, fitted with granite worktops and a range of integrated appliances, with defined areas for dining and seating. Doors open directly out to the sun terrace and gardens, while porcelain tiled flooring extends throughout the ground floor.

The ground floor provides a range of versatile reception rooms, including a dual-aspect sitting room overlooking the front of the property and a generous home office/study. A further reception room features double doors opening onto the rear terrace, providing an additional space for formal dining or entertaining. A cloakroom and utility/boot room with fitted storage and external access complete the ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom suite benefits from double doors opening onto a Juliet balcony, overlooking the surrounding countryside, together with a dressing room and en suite shower room. The second bedroom is also arranged as a suite, with its own shower room and dedicated dressing/storage area. Two further double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes, are served by a family bathroom with a freestanding bath and separate walk-in shower. The bathrooms throughout the property feature full-height tiling, contemporary fittings and heated towel rails.

Outside
The property is approached via a private gravel driveway, providing ample of-street parking and access to a double length garage. The gardens extend to about 0.6 acre and surround the house, with areas of manicured lawn, planted gravel borders and low-level fencing. A substantial paved sun terrace adjoins the house, providing an area for outdoor dining and seating, with far-reaching views across the surrounding farmland towards Good Easter church.

Services
Oil-fired heating, private drainage (compliant system).

Location

Barrack House is situated on Barrack Road in Mashbury, in a rural area to the north-west of Chelmsford. The nearest convenience shopping is approximately 0.8 miles away, with larger supermarkets, including Morrisons, approx. 4 miles away.

Chelmsford city centre, approx 6 miles away, includes the High Street, Meadows Shopping Centre, a range of independent shops, cafés and restaurants, as well as leisure and cultural facilities.

There is a good selection of schools within the surrounding area. Roxwell Church of England Primary School is approx. 2.7 miles away, with Great Waltham Church of England Primary School and Rodings Primary School both around 3.2 miles away. At secondary level, Chelmer Valley High School is approx. 3.8 miles away, while St John Payne Catholic School and The Sir Geoff Hurst Academy are approx. 4.3 miles away. For independent education, New Hall School is approx. 7 miles away, while Felsted School is around 8 miles away. Chelmsford also provides access to its two grammar schools, King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford and CCHS, both in the Broomfield Road area.

The nearest bus stops are on Barrack Road at Smallshoes, approx. 0.2 miles from the postcode.

Transport links are primarily road-based, reflecting the rural location. Chelmsford railway station is approx. 5.2 miles away and provides direct Greater Anglia services to London Liverpool Street. Weekday services operate up to five times per hour, with journey times within 40 minutes, depending on the service.

Square Footage: 3,096 sq ft


Acreage: 0.6 Acres

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