5 bed detached house for sale

Margaret Avenue, Brentwood, Essex CM15

Elegant Five Bedroom Detached Family Home in One of Shenfield's Most Desirable Residential Locations.

First time offered to the market in over half a century, having been lovingly owned by the same family for 52 years. Situated within the highly sought-after catchment area for St Mary's School, this well-positioned home presents an exciting opportunity for buyers to modernise and create their ideal family residence. Subject to the necessary planning consents, there is excellent potential to extend into the loft space, providing additional accommodation and further enhancing the property's already impressive appeal.

Occupying a generous plot within the highly sought-after Shenfield area of Brentwood, this substantial five bedroom detached family residence offers well-balanced accommodation, perfectly suited to modern family living. Combining spacious reception areas, excellent bedroom proportions and versatile living space, the property presents a wonderful opportunity for families looking to establish themselves within one of Essex's premier commuter locations.

Upon entering, a spacious entrance hall provides an immediate sense of scale and welcomes visitors into the heart of the home. The impressive dual-aspect lounge extends to over 20ft in length and enjoys a beautiful bay window to the front elevation, flooding the room with natural light and creating an ideal space for both everyday family life and formal entertaining.

The true heart of the property is the kitchen and dining room which could be opened up into a contemporary open plan kitchen family room if so desired. The sociable dining room offers ample room for family gatherings, dinner parties and day-to-day living. The kitchen benefits from a useful walk-in pantry while beyond the dining room lies a delightful sun room, offering a peaceful retreat overlooking the garden and creating a seamless extension of the living accommodation. With its abundance of natural light and direct access to the outside space, this versatile room would make an ideal garden room, family room or playroom.

Further ground floor accommodation includes a convenient cloakroom/WC and an integral garage, providing secure parking, additional storage or scope for conversion, subject to any necessary consents.

The first floor continues to impress with five well-proportioned bedrooms arranged around a central landing. The principal bedroom is particularly spacious, featuring an attractive bay window and fitted wardrobe space. Four further bedrooms offer excellent flexibility for growing families, guest accommodation or even conversion into an en-suite bathroom.

Living in Shenfield offers the perfect balance between town and country living. Widely regarded as one of Brentwood's most prestigious residential areas, Shenfield is particularly popular with families and London commuters alike.

Shenfield Mainline Station provides fast and frequent services to London Liverpool Street, with journey times of approximately 20 minutes, alongside the convenience of the Elizabeth Line offering direct links through Central London to Canary Wharf, Paddington and Heathrow Airport.

The area is renowned for its excellent selection of highly regarded state and independent schools, making it a perennial favourite amongst families. Shenfield Broadway offers an attractive range of boutique shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities, while nearby Brentwood High Street provides a vibrant mix of shopping, dining and leisure facilities.

For those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, the surrounding Essex countryside, Thorndon Country Park and numerous golf clubs offer an abundance of recreational opportunities, while excellent road links via the A12 and M25 provide convenient access across the South East.