Location

Danbury Country Park: 1.6 miles; Elm Green Prep school: 3 miles; A12: 3.3 miles; Chelmsford mainline station: 6.8 miles (London Liverpool Street from approx. 38 minutes); New Hall School: 7.7 miles; Stansted Airport: 23.8 miles.
All distances approximate.

Bicknacre retains its rural charm while offering modern amenities and services to its residents. The village has a primary school, St. Luke's Church, a community centre and a few shops and businesses. Many of the houses in Bicknacre are traditional in style, with some dating back several centuries, adding to the village's character.

The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling and horse riding. The nearby Hanningfield Reservoir offers water sports and fishing opportunities, as well as nature trails for birdwatching and wildlife enthusiasts. The area is known for its natural beauty, with picturesque landscapes and charming villages scattered throughout the Essex countryside.

Transportation in Bicknacre is primarily reliant on road access. The village is conveniently located near the A130 road, which connects to Chelmsford city centre and other nearby towns and cities. The closest railway station is South Woodham Ferrers, which provides regular train services including to London Liverpool Street.

Description

Constructed in 2014 this magnificent family home offers approximately 6,240 sq ft of immaculate and flexible accommodation over three floors. It has a recently constructed indoor swimming pool complex, detached annexe and a wonderful, established plot of about 1.7 acres.

The house is approached over a magnificent reception hall with a galleried staircase. Either side of the hall lies a double-aspect playroom and on the opposite side an extensive 'L' shaped living room (24'11 x 23'5) which provides access via double doors through to the lovely dining room/orangery with sky lantern and enviable views and access through to the rear grounds and the newly constructed swimming pool complex. An adjoining 'Tom Howley' kitchen/breakfast room is accessed from both the dining room and entrance hall via double doors and comprises a range of eye and base level cupboards, drawers with Indian stone work surfaces and Portuguese tiles and inset double Butler sink with mixer tap. Integrated appliances including NEFF induction hob, NEFF double oven, wine cooler, Liebherr American-style fridge/freezer. Further accommodation to the ground floor includes an office, fully fitted utility room and WC.

The state-of-the-art indoor pool complex is recently constructed by a local renowned builder and has never been used. The heated, tiled pool is a salt pool as opposed to chlorine and is 12m by 5m with the deep end measuring 2m in depth with pool jets in the shallow end. The complex boasts underfloor heating, two changing/shower facilities with WCs and an air handling unit that keeps the temperature of the rooms consistent and removes all humidity and moisture. There is a basement below the pool, which houses the plant room and provides a space to walk around the entire perimeter of the pool.

To the first floor there are four double bedrooms all benefitting from fitted wardrobes, en suites to the principal and bedroom three. The principal bedroom also benefits from an extensive dressing room (potential bedroom). A family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms.

To the second floor there is a further double bedroom with a generous en suite with bath and separate shower.

Externally the front of the property benefits from a private driveway boasting ample off-street parking, approached via electric gates leading to an excellent detached annexe with an open-plan kitchen/living area, double bedroom and en suite shower and a further WC.

To the rear the established and private grounds are far-reaching and mainly laid to lawn with an extensive terrace area, perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining. There is a further detached outbuilding boasting a gym and large storage area. The rear of the plot also provides direct access onto a 27 acre plot.

The plot in all is about 1.7 acres.

Services
All mains services connected.

Local authority
Chelmsford City Council. Council tax band = H (with improvement indicator).

Directions

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