4 bed detached house for sale

Craiston Way, Chelmsford CM2

Extended in all the right places, packed with clever upgrades and with enough entertaining space to make you very popular indeed - this four-bedroom detached home, in a hidden corner of Craiston Way, is anything but standard.

Thoughtfully extended to the front, side and rear, this is a home that has evolved with modern family life firmly in mind. The result? Generous reception spaces, a stylish kitchen, four bedrooms, contemporary bathrooms and a brilliantly versatile garden, with solar panels, EV charging and an electric garage door adding some welcome 21st-century practicality too.

Step inside through the extended porch and into the entrance hall, where you'll immediately get a sense that there's rather more space here than you might expect.

A convenient downstairs WC takes care of the practicalities, while the front extension has transformed the dining area into a fantastic entertaining space.

And this isn't just somewhere to squeeze a table and six chairs. The enlarged dining room offers plenty of space for long dinners, big family gatherings and those occasions when "just a few people coming over" somehow turns into twelve. Skylights overhead flood the space with natural light, giving the room an added sense of openness.

Then there's the additional reception room, marked as the Music Room on the floorplan, but far too impressive to pigeonhole.

Created as part of the side extension, this is one of the home's real surprise spaces. The soaring ceiling and oversized skylight create an immediate wow factor, filling the room with light and giving it a wonderfully airy feel.

Cinema room? Games room? Grown-up snug? Home office? Somewhere to escape the children? We'll leave that decision to you.

The extensions don't stop there.

To the rear, the original lounge has been significantly enlarged to create a superb main living room with the kind of proportions made for putting your feet up. At its heart is an open feature gas fireplace, bringing warmth and character to the room and providing a natural focal point.

It's a space that works just as well for quiet Sunday evenings as it does with a house full of guests.

The kitchen brings a sharper, contemporary edge to the home, with sleek high-gloss handleless cabinetry and granite work surfaces. There's also a breakfast bar with seating, making this a naturally sociable space.

Practical additions include a water softener, water filter, waste disposal unit and induction hob, adding a few more thoughtful touches to an already well-equipped space.

A separate study/office sits alongside, offering a quiet space to shut the door and focus for anyone working from home.

Head upstairs and the house continues to deliver.

The principal bedroom is a particularly generous retreat, complete with fitted wardrobes and a recently installed air-conditioning unit, something you'll appreciate considerably more when the summer hits. The bedroom is also served by its own stylish shower en-suite.

Both the family bathroom and en-suite shower room have been finished in a smart, modern style, so there's no "we'll probably redo that one day" bathroom waiting for you upstairs.

There are three further bedrooms, giving four in total. Three of the four bedrooms benefit from fitted wardrobes, while one is currently being used as a home workshop, ideal for hobbies, projects or creative pursuits, though equally ready to return to bedroom duties whenever required.

And then there's the garden.

Rather than one flat stretch of lawn, the rear garden has been cleverly arranged across three distinct levels, creating a succession of outdoor spaces, each with its own character. A retaining wall defines the lower level, while steps take you up through the first and second tiers.

The result is a garden made for multiple seating areas. Morning coffee on one level, BBQ and dining on another, and perhaps a quieter spot at the top for catching the last of the evening sun.

It's an outdoor space with plenty of personality and lots of potential for entertaining. There's also a garden shed with power supplied, providing useful additional storage and further versatility.

The practical specification is equally strong. Solar panels sit on the roof, there's an EV charging point ready for electric-car ownership and the garage benefits from an electric door.

The house also has a gas boiler replaced in 2024, while loft access is made easier thanks to a convenient pull-down ladder.

Ultimately, what sets this home apart is just how much it offers beyond the traditional four-bedroom detached layout.

Four extensions. Multiple reception spaces. Four bedrooms. A three-tier garden. Modern bathrooms. Solar power. EV charging. And a reception room with a ceiling that deserves its own Instagram account.

Craiston Way has grown up, and this one has done it particularly well.

Four extensions. Four bedrooms. Three garden levels. One seriously versatile family home.

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