Property description

cmRENT & SALES are delighted to be given instruction on this BEAUTIFULLY EXTENDED 4 BED VICTORIAN COTTAGE in the sought after location of Highwood with POTENTIAL FOR FURTHER EXTENSION (STPP). This period property has undergone an extensive programme of modernisation, offering a good MIX OF CONTEMPORARY & ORIGINAL FEATURES in-keeping with the age of the original house dating back to 1896. A high quality fit-out includes natural slate in the bespoke Bathroom to the modern Kitchen with appliances including SMEG, Samsung & Leisure. The reinstatement of period correct Fireplaces includes all of the rooms within the original house, which adds to the character of this already charming house... An internal inspection is highly recommended...

LOCATION
The location offers semi rural living but with short drives to Chelmsford or Ingatestone with mainline links to London; it offers the best of both worlds. The property is situated on a Bus Route within easy reach of Chelmsford's Grammar Schools. The house is also very well located for the A414 which is just minutes away having direct links to the M11 for good access to London, and the property is also well positioned for access to the A12. Highlands Park is also just a 5 minute drive away.

ENTRANCE HALL
Front Door into Entrance Porch opening into Hallway with Smooth Ceiling, Oak Flooring with inset Jute Mat, 2 x Windows to side, Stairs rising to 1st floor, doors to Lounge, opening into Family Room & Kitchen/Diner.

LOUNGE 7.44m (24'5') x 3.61m (11'10')
Smooth Ceiling with 2 x Pendant Lights, Oak Flooring, open Fireplace, bespoke Unit built around Fireplace including Marble Surround and Counter Tops wired for Satellite & HDMI, French Doors to rear, Window to front.

FAMILY ROOM
Smooth Ceiling, Oak Flooring, Satellite Sockets, original Victorian Fireplace, Window to front.

KITCHEN / DINER 6.02m (19'9') x 4.93m (16'2')
Smooth Ceiling with Recessed Spotlights, Tiled Floor, range of eye & base level Units with Granite Worktops over, Grooved Drainer around stainless steel Sink, electric '5 ring' Hob, electric triple Oven with warming drawer, stainless steel Extractor Hood, Samsung 'American style' Fridge/Freezer, SMEG Dishwasher, Breakfast Bar, Window to rear, French Doors to rear, door to Utility Room.

UTILITY ROOM 2.46m (8'1') x 2.11m (6'11')
Smooth Ceiling with Recessed Spotlights, selection of eye & base level Units with Worktops over, stainless Steel Sink/Drainer, Washing Machine, oil fired Boiler, door to Cloakroom, Stable door to rear.

CLOAKROOM 2.13m (7'0') x 0.79m (2'7')
Smooth Ceiling with Recessed Spotlights & Extractor Fan, white suite comprising of push button WC & glass vessel Basin, Window to side.

STAIRS & LANDING
Smooth Ceiling with Loft access, Carpeted, Sash timber Window to front, doors to all Bedrooms & Bathroom.

MAIN BEDROOM 3.89m (12'9') x 3.58m (11'9')
Smooth Ceiling with Recessed Spotlights, Carpeted, original Victorian feature Fireplace, Window to front.

BEDROOM 2 3.89m (12'9') x 3.61m (11'10')
Smooth Ceiling, Carpeted, original Victorian feature Fireplace, Window to front.

BEDROOM 3 3.25m (10'8') x 2.95m (9'8')
Smooth Ceiling, Carpeted, Window to rear.

BEDROOM 4 3.25m (10'8') x 2.95m (9'8')
Smooth Ceiling, Carpeted, Window to rear.

BATHROOM 2.90m (9'6') x 2.64m (8'8')
Smooth Ceiling with Recessed Spotlights & Extractor Fan, fully Tiled in natural Slate, white suite comprising of push button WC, 'his & hers' Basins, Bath with stepped tiled surround & walk-in double Shower, Mirror, heated Towel Rail, Sash timber Window to rear.

HEATING
Oil fired central heating with radiators to all rooms.

WINDOWS
Double glazed timber conservation Sash Windows in-keeping with the property.

REAR GARDEN
Large plot with southerly facing rear Garden commencing with a large Paved Terrace opening onto Lawn with Shrub Borders. The garden measures 100ft in length. Wrapping round the property there is access to a Shingled Driveway to front.

Next to the plot lies a well maintained grassed meadow and adjacent to this is a lane popular with horse riders and dog walkers leading to open fields and a historic forest. The house backs onto a site immune from future development.

PARKING
Shingled Driveway to front of house enclosed by hedgerow and providing off-street parking for at least 4 vehicles.

SIDE EXTENSION (STPP)
The current Vendor have designs to add a side extension to the property incorporating a Snug, 2 En-Suites and walk-in Wardrobe to Master Bedroom (subject to Planning Permission).

COUNCIL TAX BAND 'C'

4 Double Bedrooms

Double Glazed Conservation Sash Windows

Oil Fired Central Heating

Contemporary Kitchen/Diner

24ft Lounge with dual aspect

Family Room with original Fireplace

Utility Room

Large Plot with south-facing Garden

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