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

This exceptional new-build barn conversion, spanning an impressive 3,369 sq. ft. and crafted with a brand-new, fully oak timber frame, is built to the highest standards.

As the largest within the exclusive Kilnfield Barns development, and with only two properties remaining from the original eight, this home is very close to completion and offers a unique opportunity to personalise the final touches. Choose your preferred carpet and wall colours, and even get involved in designing the master walk-in wardrobe for a truly bespoke finish.

From the moment you step through the door, this home impresses with its commanding entrance hall and vaulted ceilings leading to a dramatic galleried landing. The open-plan ground floor is perfectly suited to modern living, featuring a family area with a media wall, a dining area and a beautifully crafted bespoke kitchen/breakfast room complete with a walk-in pantry. Practicality meets style with a spacious utility room, while a separate downstairs bedroom wing provides flexibility for guests or multi-generational living. A large TV room/home office with fully glazed elevations offers uninterrupted views over the central courtyard.

Upstairs, four generously sized bedrooms await, each with its own en suite bathroom for unparalleled comfort and privacy. Full-height beamed ceilings throughout the upper floor add an impressive sense of space, with two of the bedrooms featuring walk-in dressing rooms.

This property is equipped with an air source heat pump alongside underfloor heating throughout both floors, ensuring luxurious warmth and impressive energy efficiency for year-round comfort.

Outside, the large, private walled garden offers a tranquil outdoor space with a patio and lawn, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The Oak framed cartlodge is separate from the main house and includes a bin store, open car port, and enclosed garage, providing practical and stylish parking and storage solutions.

Perfect for luxurious family living: 1 Kilnfield Barns combines the timeless appeal of a traditional barn aesthetic with the benefits of a new-build structure, ensuring both elegance and modern functionality. With only two properties remaining in this sought-after development, this is a unique opportunity to own a spacious 3,369 sq. ft. property that combines sophistication with the warmth of a family home. Contact us today to arrange a viewing and explore the potential to make this beautiful home your own!

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.

An exceptional gated collection of 8 brand new barns set amongst the grounds of a former farm. Bespoke interiors and high specification run throughout with stunning countryside views.

Ranging from 1640sq ft to over 3360sq ft, each of these carefully crafted barns offers unique character and exceptional living space. With certain homes featuring astounding vaulted ceilings, exposed timber beams and double height windows with far reaching rural views, the development is a simply breathtaking retreat in natural surroundings.

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 in selected plots.

- Doors
High quality hand painted timber doors in a style to complement each unit, each with quality ironmongery, again complementing other finishes within the property.

- Kitchen
Hand-made Bespoke Thomas Hammond Kitchens, 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, induction hob, extraction, dishwasher).

- Bathrooms
Bespoke cabinetry by Thomas Hammond. A range of tiled or full stone clad walls available. Wall hung Pans, digital showers and bath fillers with high quality brassware throughout.

- Bedrooms
Fitted wardrobes to master bedroom, luxury carpet in a range of finishes.

- Heating
Air source heat pumps, underfloor heating to both ground and first floor (where applicable), heated towel rails to all bathrooms.

- Finishes
Bespoke architrave and skirting's and bespoke finishing touches to highlight the character of each property.

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

- Flooring
A range of Mandarin stone floors and engineered oak flooring to highlight each buildings individual characteristics.

OUTSIDE

- Garden
Private walled/fenced garden with fully landscaped raised planters, paving, outside tap, and external lighting.

- Landscaping
Sparrow terraces, bat tubes, and Swift boxes for biodiversity.

- Carports
Traditional 'open barn' with individual electric vehicle charging point, each house has one carport.

- Parking
Visitor cycle parking within courtyard.

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

SECURITY

- Alarms
Security alarms to all houses.

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

- Smoke detectors
Mains-supplied smoke detectors.