About this property
**** NO ONWARD CHAIN ****
**** GUIDE PRICE: £1,000,000 - £1,100,000 ****
Offered with no onward chain, this exceptional four bedroom detached residence is a substantial, high-specification family home set on a plot approaching a quarter of an acre in the desirable village of Ford End. Surrounded by open countryside yet conveniently positioned for Chelmsford City Centre, Braintree Freeport, Stansted Airport and major road links including the A131 and A120, the property combines space, luxury and modern efficiency in a sought-after semi-rural setting.
Approached via a private gated driveway providing extensive off-road parking, the home is immediately impressive, further enhanced by a double garage with power and lighting. A porcelain-tiled porch and striking double bamboo oak entrance doors open into a spacious entrance hall, featuring a bespoke cloakroom with custom-built shoe storage and coat facilities, reflecting the attention to detail evident throughout.
The ground floor offers generous and flexible living accommodation, beginning with two well-proportioned reception rooms to the front. A bright dual-aspect lounge and a versatile second reception room, ideal as a home office, snug or playroom, both benefit from large windows and excellent natural light. To the rear lies the showpiece of the home
a vast open-plan kitchen, living and dining space, designed for modern family life and entertaining, with floor-to-ceiling aluminium sliding doors opening directly onto the garden and a striking feature brick wall.
The high-end fitted kitchen is both stylish and practical, featuring quartz worktops, quality wall and base units and a full range of integrated appliances, including full-height fridge and freezer, dishwasher, oven, grill and a four-ring induction hob with downdraft extractor. An integrated pantry area with open shelving, additional storage and sink further enhances functionality. The ground floor is completed by a contemporary shower room with walk-in shower, wall-mounted basin and WC, alongside a fully equipped laundry room with extensive storage.
Specification highlights include engineered oak flooring, cast iron radiators, underfloor heating throughout much of the ground floor, and an air source heat pump, delivering modern comfort with excellent energy efficiency.
To the first floor, a spacious split-level landing leads to four generously sized bedrooms, all finished with luxury carpeting. The impressive principal suite enjoys vaulted ceilings, full-height glazing with far-reaching field views, and a sleek en-suite bathroom. A stylish family shower room serves the remaining bedrooms.
Externally, the property boasts an expansive southwest-facing rear garden, offering privacy, scale and uninterrupted countryside views. A substantial outbuilding with aluminium bi-fold doors and glazing provides a superb and versatile additional space, ideal for home working, leisure or entertaining. The landscaped front and rear gardens are immaculately maintained, completing this outstanding home.
An exceptional property of size, specification and setting
early viewing is highly recommended.
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