5 bed detached house for sale

East Hanningfield Road, Sandon, Chelmsford, Essex CM2

With an attractive façade featuring a pleasing symmetrical design, decorative shutters and a double-door entrance portal, Wyndham House offers substantial and versatile accommodation perfectly suited to modern lifestyles. The spacious reception hall with sweeping stairway offers a sense of arrival and the first glimpses of the immaculate-presentation on offer in this exquisite home. On the ground floor, there are two front aspect reception rooms, with a vast open plan kitchen/dining and family room to the rear providing a homely hub. This convivial setting features four apertures offering views over the garden and direct access to the terrace. Fitted with high quality cabinetry and stone work surfaces, the kitchen has an island unit with breakfast bar and is supported by an adjoining utility room which provides a hideaway for domestic appliances.

The grand staircase rises to a galleried landing which gives access to five bedrooms and a stylishly-appointed family bathroom. Two of the rooms have access to Juliette balconies whilst the luxurious principal bedroom benefits from a dressing room as well as a beautifullyappointed en suite shower room. Supplemental accommodation is offered by a flexible-use garden outbuilding which currently presents as a gym with adjoining shower room.

A grass verge and evergreen hedging fronts the road, with timber gates providing vehicular access onto a gravelled driveway which leads to the car port for sheltered parking. Brickweave terracing adjoins the rear of the house with low-level rendered walls, with planting pockets, creating an attractive enclosure to this extensive alfresco setting. Steps lead down to an expanse of lawn, ideal for children’s play and a central feature gravel garden has a willow weave surround which complements the natural fencing at the far margin. A paved terrace alongside the timber outbuilding provides an alternative spot to sit, lounge and relax and enjoy this outdoor sanctuary.

Local Authority: Chelmsford City
CouncilServices: Mains electricity and water.
Oil-fired central heating. Private Drainage.
Council Tax: Band G
Tenure: Freehold

The property is situated on the southern fringes of the village of Sandon, near Howe Green and Butts Green, where the environment is picturesque and rural. Within easy reach to the north, Chelmsford provides a vibrant and bustling centre with historic architecture and excellent shopping options, along with the pedestrianised High Street.

The city has a good choice of cafés, restaurants and bars, along with recreational, sports and cultural facilities including a theatre, Central Park with riverside walks, an ice rink, Essex County Cricket Club and several golf courses. The mainline train station provides regular services for commuters into London Liverpool Street, Ipswich and Colchester, whilst road users have easy access to the A12, A130 and the M25. Well-regarded schooling in the vicinity includes The Sandon School, Elm Green Prep School, St Anne’s Preparatory School and St Cedd’s School.