Oaklea Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2

Property Details: • Type: Semi-Detached • Tenure: FREEHOLD • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features: • Five bedroom semi-detached family home • Approximately 2,590 sq ft including garage • Southwest facing rear garden • Impressive extended kitchen and breakfast room with bi-folding doors • Large glazed family room with bi-folding doors • Separate sitting and dining rooms • Bathroom, shower room and en-suite • Versatile second floor loft room • Integral garage and driveway parking • Sought-after cul-de-sac within walking distance of the city centre and station

Location: • Nearest Station: Chelmsford Station • Distance to Station: 1.01491818536314 miles

Agent Information: • Address: 78 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0PD

Full Description: <p>Bond Residential are delighted to offer for sale this substantial five bedroom semi-detached family home, enviably positioned within the highly sought-after Oaklea Avenue, a desirable cul-de-sac just off Springfield Road and within walking distance of Chelmsford city centre and railway station.</p><p>Offering approximately 2,590 sq ft of accommodation including the garage, the property has been significantly extended to provide versatile and generously proportioned living space arranged over three floors.</p><p>The ground floor begins with an entrance porch and hallway, with the principal sitting room positioned to the front and featuring an attractive bay window, exposed timber flooring and fireplace and the adjoining dining room provides an excellent formal entertaining space. At the heart of the home is the impressive L shaped kitchen and breakfast area fitted with Biefbi Timo range units, extensive granite work surfaces and a central peninsula/breakfast bar. Bi-folding doors provide a superb connection with the rear garden, creating a bright and sociable space ideal for modern family life. The kitchen continues into a breakfast room and a particularly impressive family room extension, where extensive glazing, a vaulted ceiling and bi-folding doors flood the room with natural light and open directly onto the terrace and garden. A separate utility room, ground floor shower room and integral access to the garage complete the ground floor accommodation. The first floor provides four bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom with bay window and extensive fitted wardrobes. The remaining bedrooms offer excellent flexibility for family use, guests or home working. One of the bedrooms is accessed via a study/home office area and also features an en-suite WC and small balcony area, the first floor is completed with a family bathroom. A staircase rises to the second floor where a substantial converted loft room extends to approximately 24'3" at its maximum length. With multiple roof windows creating excellent natural light, this highly versatile space is ideal for use as a bedroom, home office, gym, hobbies room or additional recreational space and benefits from several storage areas.</p><p>Externally, the property enjoys a southwest facing rear garden, offering an excellent orientation for afternoon and evening sunshine. A large tiled terrace immediately adjoining the house provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, while the remainder is laid predominantly to lawn with mature trees, shrubs and established planting providing an attractive degree of privacy. To the front, a block paved driveway provides off-road parking for 3 cars and access to the integral garage.</p><p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Oaklea Avenue occupies an especially desirable position just off Springfield Road, combining the convenience of city living with the quieter surroundings of a residential cul-de-sac. One of the key attractions is the ability to walk into Chelmsford City centre and to Chelmsford railway station, which lies around 1.2 miles from the property and provides regular mainline services to London Liverpool Street. Regular bus services also operate along Springfield Road, with stops at Oaklea Avenue providing convenient connections into the city centre and surrounding areas.</p><p>Everyday amenities are readily accessible, with shops, supermarkets, cafés , a theatre and services available along Springfield Road and throughout the city centre. For outdoor recreation, residents have convenient access to riverside walks and several green spaces nearby and across central Chelmsford, including Chelmsford Central Park and nearby recreational areas such as Corontation Park. The location also places families within reach of a broad selection of primary and secondary schooling.</p><p>Oaklea Avenue is particularly sought after because it offers something increasingly difficult to find in Chelmsford: a peaceful cul-de-sac setting where the City centre, railway station, shopping, leisure facilities and everyday amenities can all be reached without relying on the car. This combination of substantial period homes, excellent connectivity and convenient access to the City makes the area particularly appealing to families and commuters alike.</p>