South Hanningfield Road, Chelmsford, CM3

Situation
Braeside enjoys an attractive countryside setting south of Chelmsford, combining rural living with convenient rail links from both Chelmsford and Wickford through to London Liverpool Street. Nearby South Woodham Ferrers offers a good variety of shops, pubs and everyday amenities, and the main city of Chelmsford provides a wider selection. The area is well served by schools and is considered ideal for those that enjoy outdoor living, and are seeking a countryside lifestyle with Hanningfield Reservoir, scenic walks and country pubs all close by.

Additional Features
Braeside is an individually designed home, constructed by the current owners and finished to a high specification. The property benefits from underfloor heating throughout, a solid concrete first floor and a sleek, contemporary kitchen featuring Corian worktops, integrated appliances, wine cooler and boiling water tap. Three sets of bi-folding doors span the rear living spaces, creating a seamless connection to the gardens, while two bedrooms enjoy Juliette balconies overlooking the garden and countryside beyond. The detached double garage incorporates a first floor storage room/office plus gym room on the lower floor plus the advantage of electric, mains water and drainage offering excellent potential for conversion into a home office or self-contained annex, subject to planning. Gated side access via a traditional five-bar gate enhances practicality, while the property enjoys beautiful open rural views.

Accommodation
A welcoming and generously proportioned entrance hall, complete with built-in storage and an oak and glass staircase, sets the tone on arrival. At the heart of the home is a stunning open-plan kitchen, living and dining space, a beautifully light dual-aspect room that opens directly onto the rear gardens through bi-folding doors. Adjoining the kitchen is a practical utility/boot room with shower and WC, along with a separate plant room housing the oil boiler.
The main living room, positioned to the rear, is an impressive space featuring bi-folding doors and a central opening designed for a wood-burning stove, which is also open through to the dining area beyond. A third reception room to the front offers excellent versatility and is ideally suited as a study, snug or playroom.

Stairs rise to a first-floor landing with built-in storage and a central window enjoying far-reaching countryside views to the front. The principal bedroom is positioned to the rear and benefits from fitted storage and a stylish en-suite shower room. Three further generous double bedrooms follow, two of which feature extensive fitted wardrobes and storage, and the accommodation is completed by a luxurious four-piece family bathroom incorporating a separate shower cubicle.

Outside
The property sits within a superb plot of just over one acre (subject to survey), forming a standout feature of this impressive contemporary home. Set well back from the road, a sweeping driveway passes between attractive brick pillars, with potential for electric gates, and leads to a generous parking area beyond and detached double garage. Gated side access is available to both sides of the house, while the rear and side gardens provide excellent space and future potential. Established trees and shrubs create a pleasing sense of maturity and privacy, complemented by patio areas ideal for relaxing and enjoying views across the gardens.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax band: G
Local Authority: Chelmsford