Location

Chelmsford City and shopping centre: 1 mile; Chelmsford railway station: 1.2 miles (rail service to London Liverpool Street from 35 minutes); A12 (junction 15): 2.8 miles. All distances approximate.

The house sits south of Chelmsford city centre and lies adjacent to Oaklands House, a substantial Grade II listed building now housing the Chelmsford and Essex Regimental museums and surrounded by a 12-acre landscaped park with a rose garden, sports pitches and tennis courts. The house is within approx. 400m of the Tesco superstore on Princes Road. There is an extensive range of shops and amenities on Moulsham Street, while Chelmsford city offers a bustling shopping centre and a station on the main line into London Liverpool Street and access onto the A12.

The area also boasts: Moulsham High School, approx. 1km from the property, which can be reached on foot without the need to cross any roads; three private preparatory schools (two of which are on New London Road); two grammar schools and a well-known independent school (New Hall).

Description

Colinton is set back from the road, with a substantial area of parking in front of the house. The house and gardens adjoin Oaklands Park, a 12-acre public park with a museum, tennis courts and sports pitches. Colinton is near to two of Chelmsford's conservation areas, and is well-placed for access to the city centre, parks, A12, schools and railway station.

The house itself is believed to date back to the 1920s and has half-rendered and red-brick elevations under a tiled roof, impressive splay bays in the dining room and first floor bedroom and well-proportioned rooms enhanced by high ceilings. The property has retained a wealth of period features including an attractive dog-leg staircase, doors and panelling with numerous fireplaces, cornice, picture rails and skirting boards. The property is double-glazed. Of note is the size of the rear garden, which extends to 300 ft in depth and there is planning permission in place (Ref 22/01468/FUL) for the demolition of an existing outbuilding and extension on the existing dwelling to enable the construction of an additional detached new dwelling.

At the centre of the house is a fine full-height panelled hall featuring original doors, architrave and staircase with barley twist balustrade. The principal reception room runs the full depth of the house and includes a fireplace. On the opposite side of the house is a sitting room with a fireplace and original plate rail. At the rear of the house is a cloakroom, morning room, fitted kitchen and utility room which leads to the first garage.

The first-floor landing features panelling to the walls, original doors and overlooks the hallway. There are four bedrooms, one including a walk-in storage space, and the principal bedroom has an en suite shower room and fitted wardrobes.

At the front of the house is a walled driveway with parking for several cars and access to garages.

The rear garden measures about 300 ft in depth overall, and is partially walled. Immediately behind the house is a large terrace. Beyond is a large area of lawn and there is a small copse at the end of the garden. There is a large outbuilding comprising a garage and two brick stores.

Agent's note
Planning permission in place (Ref 22/01468/FUL) for the demolition of an existing outbuilding and extension on the existing dwelling to enable the construction of an additional detached new dwelling in the back garden.

Services
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