Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 2
Agent: Savills - Chelmsford Phone: 01245 378553
A versatile property with a two-bedroom annexe and equestrian facilities occupying a semi-rural setting.<br/><br/> <b>Description</b><br/><br/>An exceptional semi-rural country home with a beautifully presented five-bedroom house, separate two-bedroom cottage, equestrian facilities and approximately one acre of paddock, all set within a delightful rural setting.<br/><br/>Broad Acres is an attractive and versatile country property occupying a peaceful position along a charming country lane in the sought-after hamlet of Chalks Green, on the fringes of Leaden Roding. Beautifully presented throughout, the property has been tastefully decorated by the current owners to provide stylish and well-balanced accommodation, ideally suited to modern family living, and multi-generational occupation<br/><br/>The principal house extends to approximately 2,336 sq ft and offers generous, light-filled accommodation arranged over two floors. The welcoming entrance hall provides access to an impressive dual aspect sitting room measuring over 23 ft in length, featuring a fireplace and views across the gardens.<br/>The heart of the home is the spacious dining/family room, an excellent entertaining space with direct access to the conservatory overlooking the rear garden. The adjoining kitchen is well-appointed with a range of fitted units and is complemented by a separate utility room and cloakroom.<br/>The principal bedroom is located on the ground floor, providing flexibility for buyers seeking predominantly single-storey living, and benefits from generous proportions. A further ground floor bedroom offers additional versatility as a guest bedroom, study or snug.<br/><br/>The first floor comprises three further bedrooms, including a particularly spacious bedroom with en suite facilities, together with a family bathroom and dressing room.<br/><br/>Annexe<br/>Completely independent from the main house, the detached two-bedroom bungalow extends to approximately 953 sq ft and provides excellent secondary accommodation. Beautifully presented throughout, it offers an entrance hall, fitted kitchen, cloakroom and an impressive sitting room. On the first floor are two double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a balcony enjoying views across the surrounding countryside.<br/><br/>Outside<br/>Broad Acres enjoys attractive enclosed gardens surrounding the house, offering a high degree of privacy together with delightful open views across neighbouring countryside.<br/>Opposite the house lies a paddock approaching one acre, making this an ideal property for equestrian enthusiasts or those seeking a smallholding lifestyle. The land incorporates a stable block with loose boxes, hay store and a fully enclosed all-weather ménage.<br/><br/>The property offers ample driveway parking for numerous vehicles to the front.<br/><br/>Services<br/>Mains electricity and water. Oil-fired heating. Private drainage (Klargester).<br/><br/>Energy Performance<br/>EPC Rating = D<br/>Annexe EPC Rating = C<br/><br/><b>Location</b><br/><br/>Broad Acres is located in Chalks Green, on the fringes of Leaden Roding, occupying a delightful country lane setting leading to the village cricket green.<br/><br/>Leading Roding is a charming and well-connected village, steeped in character. The village benefits from a highly regarded primary school - Leaden Roding Church of England Primary School. In addition, there is a local village shop and community post office.<br/><br/>The village enjoys excellent transport links, lying within easy reach of Chelmsford and Bishop’s Stortford, both offering a wider choice of amenities. For commuters, access to the M11 is straightforward, providing a direct route south to London or north towards Cambridge and beyond. The nearby Chelmsford and Bishop’s Stortford train stations offer regular rail services into London Liverpool Street, while Sawbridgeworth station is also within reach. Additionally, Great Dunmow is easily accessible by road, offering further amenities, boutique shops, cafes and weekly markets.<br/><br/>In addition to the village primary school, further education options can be found in Chelmsford, which also offers two grammar schools, as well as in Bishop’s Stortford and Great Dunmow. For independent education, families typically look to New Hall School in Chelmsford and Felsted School, both of which are highly regarded.<br/><br/>The immediate area is surrounded by beautiful Essex countryside, with a network of footpaths walks accessed directly from the village, through fields, woodlands and along riverside paths.<br/><br/>Square Footage: 3,289 sq ft<br/> <br/> <br/>Acreage: 1 Acres<br/><br/><b>Directions</b><br/><br/>What3words:///<a target="_blank" href="https://what3words.com/conclude.uproot.frostbite">conclude.uproot.frostbite</a>
