Location

Kilnfield Barns is located approximately 3 miles from the centre of Chelmsford, which itself is the county city of Essex and is situated around 30 miles from London.

With opportunities for a rich and varied lifestyle, Chelmsford offers an attractive and unrivalled fusion of urban convenience and traditional rural Essex charm.

For dining and gastropub fayre, there is a wide selection of choices including the renowned Pig & Whistle (Chignall Smealy), award winning Galvin Green Man (Great Waltham) and Channels Brasserie (Little Waltham). There is also a vast array of cafes, bars and restaurants within the centre of Chelmsford itself, perfect for a brunch or lunch near the river at Bond Street or an evening out either in the city centre or along Moulsham Street.

For entertainment, Chelmsford offers a vibrant cultural scene. Central Park and the vast Hylands Park play host to festivals and shows, whilst offering vast expanses of outdoor space to explore, perfect for dog walking. The city centre boasts museums, art galleries and its own theatre as well as cinemas (Everyman and Odeon), indoor trampolining, escape rooms and a range of bars and clubs.

For schooling, the development is within easy reach of three renowned state schools: St. John Payne School, Chelmsford County High School for Girls and the King Edward VI Grammar School for Boys and is only approx. 4 miles from New Hall, which is a private co-educational school. The well reputed Felsted School, another private establishment, is under 9 miles away.

For sporting enthusiasts, Chelmsford is home to several sports clubs such as Chelmsford City FC and the Chelmsford Chieftains ice hockey team. The Essex County Cricket Club is also a popular venue, especially for the summertime T20 fixtures.

For transport, London (Stratford or Liverpool Street) can be reached by rail from Chelmsford Station in 30-40mins. For the motorist, the A130/A120 provide access to North Essex, Stansted Airport (circa 17miles) and the M11. The A12 also provides convenient northbound access towards Colchester and onwards into Suffolk and East Anglia or southbound into London.

Description

An exceptional home ready for immediate occupation that offers incredible attention to detail throughout with an upgraded specification to include a jaw dropping kitchen featuring Fisher and Paykel, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances.

There is additional planning permission (reference 24/00399/FUL) for a single storey extension to the front right side of the property, adding approximately 200 square foot.

Entered through a stunning double height glass fronted lobby, the ground floor provides an open plan reception, a dining area overlooking the rear garden via full height glass wall to include doors leading outside to the generous walled garden.

Vaulted ceilings and exposed beams draw the eye to the superb galleried landing on the first floor; one that overlooks the incredible living space below in addition to the rear patio and south west facing walled garden with its own views onto the countryside beyond.

The main bedroom benefits from a luxury en suite in addition to a stunning family bathroom with bespoke Thomas Hammond cabinetry along with solid marble flooring and wall panels.

Located less than 3 miles from Chelmsford Rail Station, Kilnfield Barns, Chignal St James offers the perfect blend of suburban convenience alongside idyllic rural charm.

Entered via electric gates, Kilnfield Barns provides privacy and exclusivity for its residents. Care and attention to its thoughtful landscaping and natural screening is evident throughout the development, with nearly 2 acres of shared courtyard, garden, meadow and ponds to explore - perfect for four legged residents.

Quality and craftsmanship are recurring themes across all of the barns, with awe inspiring design and market leading specification underpinning all homes. Great care has been taken to select materials and hand made finishes that are in keeping with its historic Conservation Area site and the attention to detail is a perfect nod to its heritage.


SPECIFICATION

CONSTRUCTION

Bricks/Cladding
Handmade bricks blended to reflect historic buildings and walled paths, cement/lime and grit mortar, Flemish brick bond, timber cladding in true Essex barn style.

Windows
Powder coated aluminium double-glazed windows.

Roofing
Natural slate and handmade clay tiles, conservation roof lights.

Rainwater goods
Powder coated Aluminium

INTERIOR

General
Oak staircase with newels and handrails, glass balustrades. Original timber frame visible.

Doors
High quality hand painted timber doors in a style to complement the individual property, quality ironmongery.

Kitchen
Hand-made Bespoke Thomas Hammond Kitchen, a selection of Crofts and Assinder handles, 30mm quartz worktops, high end appliances from brands such as Fisher Paykel, Siemens, Wolf and Sub Zero (fridge-freezer, electric double oven, range cooker, induction hob, extraction, dishwasher).

Bathrooms
Bespoke cabinetry by Thomas Hammond.
A range of tiled or full stone clad walls available. Wall hung w.c's
Digital showers and bath fillers with high quality brassware throughout.

Bedrooms
Exposed timber beams
Finished with luxury carpet

Heating
Air source heat pump, underfloor heating to both ground and first floor, heated towel rails to bathroom and en suite.

Finishes
Bespoke architrave and skirting's and bespoke finishing touches to highlight the character.

Electrical
Quality electrical outlets to compliment internal finishes, Sky and Cat 6 outlets to all principal rooms. Audio system, Control 4.

Flooring
Marble flooring throughout the ground floor
Oak staircase finished with luxury carpet runner

OUTSIDE
Garden
Private walled garden, paving, outside tap and external lighting.

Development landscaping
Sparrow terraces, bat tubes, and Swift boxes for biodiversity.

Carport
Traditional 'open barn' with individual electric vehicle charging point

Parking
Visitor and cycle parking within courtyard.

Refuse
Refuse store located adjacent to the carport with adequate capacity for refuse and recycling.

SECURITY

Alarms
Security alarm

Locking system
Secured by Design multi-point locking system to external doors.

Smoke detectors
Mains-supplied smoke detectors.