This stylishly appointed semi-detached property offers contemporary décor and fittings with an understated elegance, and has been extended to create a splendid open-plan living and entertaining area.

At the front of the ground floor there is a study with a bay window, welcoming plenty of natural light. The rest of the ground floor is the open-plan, 34ft sitting area, dining area and kitchen, which has been partly extended and features skylights and bi-fold doors opening onto the south-facing garden. The kitchen itself has smart shaker-style units in charcoal grey, a butler sink, a central island and integrated appliances.

The first floor provides three well-presented, comfortable bedrooms, including the principal bedroom at the front with its bay window and extensive built-in storage. The family bathroom is also found on the first floor. Additional features include engineered wooden flooring throughout the first floor and a smart home heating system.

Parking is available at the front of the property on a tarmac driveway with space for up to two vehicles. Further parking is available in marked bays along both sides of Swiss Avenue, via a resident permit scheme. The south-facing rear garden welcomes plenty of sunlight throughout the day and includes an area of paved terracing for al fresco dining, as well as an area of lawn extending to more than 100ft, with timber border fencing and at the end of the gardens, a composite shed for garden storage.

The property is located less than a mile from Chelmsford city centre, with very easy access to the town’s amenities. Chelmsford has a vibrant and bustling centre, with plenty of historic architecture. There are excellent shopping options, with the High Chelmer Shopping Centre and Meadows Shopping Centre, along with the pedestrianized High Street. The city is also home to a wealth of excellent restaurants, cafés and bars, and boasts superb leisure and recreational facilities. Outstanding-rated state schooling is available at King Edward VI Grammar School or Chelmsford County High School for Girls, along with several outstanding primary schools, while Chelmsford is also home to several reputable independent schools. The property’s location is extremely convenient for transport connections, with the mainline station just three quarters of a mile away (40 minutes to London Liverpool Street), and the A12 within four miles.