5 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Features and description
- Tenure: Freehold
- Former Victorian School House With Original Character Features
- Accommodation Over 2,887 sq.ft
- Five Spacious Bedrooms
- Vaulted Ceilings and Parquet Flooring
- Bespoke Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- Large, Landscaped Garden Backing Onto Open Countryside
- Detached Garage And Ample Parking
- Planning Consent For First Floor Extension
- Large 0.6 acre Plot
- Convenient Access To Chelmsford And Main Road Links
Step inside the Old School House, and upon entering, you're welcomed into an impressive reception hall, boasting an attractive monochrome chequered floor leading to the principal reception area. The main living room, which currently includes a formal dining area, is a delightful space featuring vaulted ceilings, original parquet flooring, a wood-burning stove, and two sets of French doors that open onto the sun terrace. Perfect for entertaining or enjoying peaceful views of the garden.
The bespoke kitchen/breakfast room, complete with high ceilings and parquet floors, is a chef’s delight. It features granite work surfaces and a central island, accompanied by modern cabinetry, appliances and ample dining space. The kitchen flows effortlessly into a utility room and a convenient cloakroom.
The ground floor also presents a study, a double bedroom with bespoke fitted wardrobes and views of the garden, and a further reception room that connects to a second study/gym area with access to the rear garden via a further set of French doors.
Upstairs, the Old School House offers four additional spacious bedrooms and a large family bathroom. There is also planning consent to reconfigure and extend the first floor to create a principal bedroom suite with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite-, plus a further en-suite attached to a large, second double bedroom, ensuring flexibility for the future.
Step outside to the expansive rear garden which offers a true retreat. Laid mainly to lawn with a paved sun terrace, mature flower borders, and trees, the rear garden offers a peaceful haven to enjoy country living with far-reaching, uninterrupted views of the countryside. A pedestrian gate leads to the adjoining fields, enhancing the rural charm of the property. The front of the house features a gated entrance, a paved driveway with ample parking, a detached garage and large woodshed.
Location:
Located in the sought-after village of Good Easter, Old School House enjoys the best of rural living while being well-connected to nearby towns. The village is just a short drive from Chelmsford City Centre, offering excellent shopping, dining, and transport links, including convenient, fast rail services directly to London Liverpool Street. The property also benefits from close proximity to local schools and amenities in The Rodings, making it ideal for family living.