5 bed detached house for sale

New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2

A remarkable Edwardian family residence, meticulously extended and interior designed throughout

Description
One of Chelmsford city’s finest homes, this truly magnificent family residence has been meticulously interior designed and extended. It is located within the ever sought-after location of Old Moulsham, with all that Chelmsford city has to offer on its doorstep.

With only three owners in its 125 years and positioned within one of the area's most desirable locations, this outstanding five bedroom detached residence offers approx. 5,000 sq ft of precisely designed accommodation, blending elegant interiors with superb leisure facilities.

The property unfolds through a welcoming entrance hall, which leads into a sophisticated sitting room with a lovely bay window, high ceilings and a home office. A beautifully appointed play room and a bespoke cinema room create perfect spaces for both family life and entertaining.

At the heart of the home is the stunning kitchen/breakfast room with Sub Zero & Wolf appliances, designed for modern living with a large central island and direct access to the family room, offering an open-plan flow with sliding doors opening out onto the outstanding, west-facing gardens. A walk-in pantry and practical utility room enhance day-to-day functionality, with a separate boot room and WC nearby.

A unique feature of the ground floor is the gym, complete with a sauna and shower room, all seamlessly integrated, again with sliding doors opening out onto the rear garden.

Upstairs, the first floor provides four generously sized bedrooms, including a magnificent principal suite with a bay window, en suite bathroom with standalone bath, separate shower and walk-in dressing room. The remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom, all thoughtfully arranged around a spacious landing.

The second floor presents a versatile fifth bedroom, benefitting from its own shower room and useful storage, offering excellent guest accommodation or teenage retreat.

This outstanding home offers a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial period residence with exceptional living and leisure facilities, all within easy reach of Chelmsford city centre and excellent transport links.

Outside, the property boasts a superb outbuilding, housing a pool house with a summer kitchen and an additional shower room, perfect for entertaining. There are west-facing al fresco dining areas and an outdoor heated swimming pool.

The plot in total is about 0.25 of an acre and offers off-street parking to the front.

The property was completely interior designed by Fiona Duke Interiors and has been seen in publications such as Livingetc, Homes and Gardens, Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms and 25 Beautiful Homes.

Services
All mains services.

Location
Chelmsford City Centre: 0.5 mile; Chelmsford station: 0.5 mile (Liverpool Street from 34 minutes); A12 (Junction 15): 2.6 miles; M25 (Junction 28): 13 miles; Stansted Airport: 19 miles; Canary Wharf: 35 miles. All distances approximate.

The property sits in a conservation area only about half a mile from the centre of Chelmsford, with easy access to the A12 and the mainline station to London Liverpool Street. The city provides an excellent choice of amenities including a bustling shopping centre, three private preparatory schools (two of which are situated on New London Road), two grammar schools and a well-known independent school (New Hall). Moulsham Street, with its independent pubs, bars and eateries, lies with about a quarter of a mile.

Square Footage: 5,020 sq ft