4 bedroom detached house for sale

With its classic façade featuring distinctive bay windows and arched architecture, Number 11 St Fabians Drive is an appealing turn-of-the-century family home which has been enhanced to provide a stylish living environment where period features are harmoniously combined with modern living. Charming, heritage characteristics are immediately apparent on entering the home with original Edwardian panelling adorning the walls of the reception hall and with French oak flooring throughout the downstairs. The hard wood double glazed windows have recently been replaced with encapsulated original lead light glass. Ground floor reception areas comprise a sitting room with a striking stone fireplace and French doors to the garden, and an adjacent formal dining room, with an equally noteworthy fireplace, extending into the bay recess and providing the ideal spot to host family and friends. Offering a convivial hub, the bespoke Clive Christian kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with quality cabinetry, carrara marble work surfaces, an ornate Belfast sink and Lacanche Cluny Classic range cooker with mantel and cupboard surrounds.

The air of calm, sophistication continues on the two upper levels, which offer three bedrooms on the first floor along with a luxurious family bathroom featuring vintage-inspired fixtures, and an elegant second floor bedroom with adjoining, well-appointed bathroom.

A pillared red-brick wall, topped with wrought-iron railings, fronts the lane, with a pedestrian gate opening to a pathway edged by low-level manicured box hedging which leads to the arched entrance portal. Areas of meticulously-maintained lawn feature in the front and rear gardens and are framed by borders filled with a visually-appealing collection of colourful, floral and architectural shrubs and perennial plants. Bordered by hedging and with an archway feature adorned by climbing plants, a south-west facing gravelled terrace adjoins the rear of the house offering opportunities for outdoor dining and relaxation. A second setting at the far corner of the garden provides an alternative spot to sit under the dappled shade of two trees. Parking is available at the rear, with a double-width driveway leading to a double garage, and a timber pedestrian gate alongside offering an access route into the back garden.

Local Authority: Chelmsford City Council
Services: Mains electricity, gas, water & drainage.
Council Tax: Band F
Tenure: Freehold

The property is conveniently situated in a residential setting within easy reach of Chelmsford’s wealth of amenities. Admirals Park & Tower Gardens are just moments from the house, with the River Can traversing the green open space providing opportunities for picturesque walking and running routes on the doorstep. The city has a vibrant and bustling centre with historic architecture and excellent shopping options, along with the pedestrianised High Street. It is also home to a plethora of restaurants, cafés and bars, has superb leisure and recreational facilities and several reputable independent schools. The mainline train station offers commuters regular services into London Liverpool Street, Ipswich and Colchester, whilst road users have easy access to the A414 and A12, which links to the major road network.