4 bed detached house for sale

Mayes Lane, Danbury, Chelmsford, Essex CM3

An exceptional residence combining timeless character with contemporary refinement.

Description
Greenacre is an impressive family home, with well proportioned rooms throughout and finished to a high standard of quality. It is set on a charming plot with a variety of outbuildings, all within walking distance of Danbury’s amenities.

Lovingly extended and enhanced by the current owners, Greenacre is an elegant four bedroom detached residence that blends traditional architecture with modern comfort and craftsmanship. The interiors are beautifully presented throughout, featuring bespoke joinery, solid oak flooring and an abundance of natural light.

A welcoming entrance hall sets the tone for the home, leading to a series of spacious and well-proportioned reception rooms. The impressive triple-aspect drawing room, with its feature brick fireplace, provides an inviting setting for family living and entertaining. The formal dining room offers an elegant space for dinner parties and opens through double doors to the bespoke kitchen and garden room, creating a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor areas.

At the heart of the home lies the bespoke kitchen, fitted by Baker & Baker with a curved central island, breakfast bar seating, a four-oven aga and additional electric oven, all set within beautifully crafted cabinetry. The adjoining garden room, with its glazed panels, provides views over the rear gardens.

A study offers versatility as an additional reception room or home office, opening directly onto a charming loggia for al fresco dining. A utility/boot room with external access and a cloakroom/WC complete the ground floor accommodation.

A galleried landing leads to the principal bedroom suite, which provides views across the gardens. This impressive room includes fitted wardrobes and a spacious en suite bathroom with bath and separate shower. A further double bedroom/home office shares these views and is served by a stylish family bathroom. Two additional bedrooms across the landing provide flexibility for guests or family.

A pull-down ladder gives access to a fully insulated and carpeted attic room, providing excellent additional space.

Outside
Greenacre is approached via a sweeping gravel driveway providing ample parking and access to a detached double garage with electric doors, a small workshop area and a side entrance. Above the garage, a beautifully appointed cinema room provides a superb leisure space with eaves storage.

The gardens are a particularly fine feature of the property, designed to create a sense of privacy and calm. Landscaped with Yorkstone terraces, manicured lawns and mature borders, the grounds offer multiple seating areas, ideal for entertaining.

A fully insulated summerhouse with its own terrace, an octagonal Breeze house, and two further insulated studio buildings, one with a covered loggia, provide versatile outdoor spaces. There is also an open cart lodge, a small barn for garden machinery and an original potting shed.

A well with submerged pump feeds an automated irrigation system, while discreet lighting illuminates the garden borders and pathways. At the far end of the garden, an orchard area features established apple, plum and damson trees.

Services
All mains services connected.

Local authority
Chelmsford City Council. Council tax band = G (with improvement indicator).

Agent's note
Photographs taken in May 2025

Location
Greenacre enjoys a position in the heart of the highly desirable Danbury Village Conservation Area, a location renowned for its village charm, community atmosphere and access to beautiful woodland walks. Overlooking open playing fields to the front and directly adjoining Danbury Common (National Trust) to the rear, the property occupies an enviable setting that combines convenience with tranquillity.

The village offers a range of everyday amenities including shops, cafés, public houses and recreational facilities, all within walking distance. Chelmsford city centre lies approximately 5 miles away and provides an extensive choice of retail, leisure and dining options, together with mainline rail services to London Liverpool Street. Two bus routes intersect within walking distance of the property, offering regular and reliable services into Chelmsford and surrounding areas.

Danbury is well placed for excellent schooling, including Heathcote Preparatory, Elm Green, New Hall School, and Chelmsford County High and King Edward VI Grammar School, both highly regarded selective secondary schools.

Square Footage: 2,643 sq ft



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