4 bed detached house for sale

Jollyboys Lane South, Felsted, Dunmow, Essex CM6

A greatly improved and well-presented, detached family home, occupying a plot of about 0.25 of an acre.

Description
Constructed in the 1970s, this brick-built house has well-balanced accommodation arranged over two floors and has been maintained and upgraded to a high standard. The house presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a comfortable and efficient home with the added benefit of clear scope for extension at the rear, subject to the usual consents.

The ground floor is arranged around a welcoming entrance hall that leads into a generous sitting room with a wood-burning stove and a bright aspect. The smart, well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room overlooks the garden to the rear, as does the adjacent dining room, which features the renovated, original parquet flooring. A useful utility/laundry room, a cloakroom/wc and an internal lobby complete the ground floor layout.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is accompanied by a newly fitted, spacious and attractive en suite bathroom, and the main family bathroom is also recently refurbished and of a good size. Three further bedrooms provide flexible accommodation for family, guests or home working.

Significant recent improvements include top of the range double glazed doors and windows throughout. New fascias, soffits and guttering have been fitted and the garage, utility room and porch all benefit from new roofing. The garage houses a new electrical consumer unit and an EV charging point.

Outside
The house sits comfortably within its quarter acre plot, creating a sense of both privacy and space. The rear garden is particularly well arranged, beginning with a patio that opens onto a lawn bordered by established planting, giving colour and interest throughout the year. A rose-clad pergola leads to the second distinct garden area, which offers an additional lawn surrounded by further planting and a modern timber summer house.

The driveway offers generous parking and leads directly to the garage, while the front and rear gardens frame the property attractively and enhance its overall setting.

Services
Oil-fired heating, mains water and drainage.

Location
The property is conveniently situated about 0.35 miles to the south of Felsted village centre, in a delightful turning. Felsted is a highly regarded and picturesque Essex village, celebrated for its strong sense of community and excellent educational facilities.

The village is home to the renowned Felsted School, one of the country’s leading independent co-educational schools, located near the property. In addition, Felsted benefits from a well-regarded primary school, an excellent village store with a post office, traditional public houses and a range of recreational facilities. Landmarks include Holy Cross Church and the popular Wood Cottage Tea Rooms, known for their welcoming atmosphere. The village also offers a livery yard, while sporting facilities within the grounds of Felsted School include a gym, squash courts and badminton clubs.

The nearby market town of Great Dunmow is around 5.5 miles away, offering additional amenities, shops and restaurants. Great Dunmow offers a range of good local primary and secondary options, including Helena Romanes School.

There is a bus service to the city of Chelmsford - under 10 miles away and home to King Edward VI Grammar School and Chelmsford County High School for Girls. Chelmsford provides a comprehensive selection of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, together with a mainline railway service to London Liverpool Street (from approximately 36 minutes).

Additional stations can be found at Beaulieu Park, Witham and Braintree, while London Stansted Airport is also conveniently accessible.

An hourly bus service runs through the village, connecting to neighbouring towns and Stansted Airport. The university city of Cambridge lies approximately 38 miles away, making it suitable for commuting.

Road connections are excellent, with access to the A120 linking directly to Stansted Airport, and onward connections to the M11 motorway and M25 motorway beyond.

Square Footage: 1,671 sq ft

Acreage:
0.25 Acres

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