6 bed detached house for sale

South Street, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, Essex CM3

Berrymead is an attractive and well-presented family residence, offering nearly 3,000 sq ft of light-filled accommodation. The property has been sensitively extended and modernised combining contemporary styling with functional family living. The ground floor accommodation flows from a welcoming reception hall into a spacious open-plan kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is fitted with modern shaker-style cabinetry, a breakfast bar and integrated appliances, and opens seamlessly into a bright dining space with bi-fold doors to the terrace. Beyond, there is a generous garden room featuring a large roof lantern and wide bi-fold doors framing views of the garden. The property also benefits from a generous 35ft double-aspect sitting room and a comfortable study, both sharing a handsome brick fireplace with a wood-burning stove. A well-appointed utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor. On the first floor, the spacious principal bedroom benefits from a contemporary en suite shower room and fitted storage. An additional bedroom also benefits from en suite facilities, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. The second floor offers two further bedrooms, both with skylights, making them ideal for guests or as a quiet home office suite, and is complemented by a separate shower room.

The property is approached via a sweeping gravel driveway providing ample parking and access to a detached double garage. Above the garage is a versatile 20ft studio room, ideal for a home gym or cinema room. The extensive, south facing, rear garden is a particular highlight, featuring a large timber deck designed for al fresco entertaining, which leads down to a lawn with mature borders and a garden shed. The garden boundary borders open farmland, providing a tranquil and scenic setting.

The property is located in the desirable village of Great Waltham, offering everyday amenities including a local shop, post office, cafe and welcoming pubs, while the nearby city of Chelmsford provides extensive shopping, dining, leisure, and healthcare facilities. Surrounding towns such as Dunmow and Saffron Walden add further choice with historic markets, cultural attractions, and additional retail options. There is a broad selection of independent schools in the vicinity, including New Hall in Chelmsford, Felsted School, and St Cedd’s Prep in Chelmsford; as well as the Grammar schools Kegs and cchs. Transport links are excellent, with Chelmsford Station providing fast services to London Liverpool Street in around 35 minutes, and road connections via the A131 and A120 leading to the M11 and Stansted Airport, ensuring both local convenience and international connectivity.