6 bedroom Detached House
Sandford Mill Road, Chelmsford
£1,750,000 Guide Price
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**Guide Price £1,750,000 - £2,000,000** An exceptional and characterful detached family residence, this exquisite farmhouse-style home showcases elegant gabled, rendered elevations Perfectly positioned within approximately 4 acres of private and mature g
Luxury Detached Family Home!
Windmill Cottage presents in outstanding condition, offering an exceptional flow of extended and beautifully enhanced living space. Light and airy throughout, the home enjoys a desirable south-facing orientation overlooking the formal rear gardens and a stunning, privately stocked fishing lake.
Internally, the property provides six generous bedrooms, three of which benefit from luxurious en-suite bath or shower rooms, with the remaining bedrooms served by a spacious family bathroom. The recently extended master suite is a true highlight, featuring glazed double doors that open onto a private balcony perfectly positioned to take in the captivating views across the formal gardens.
The ground floor showcases a superb farmhouse-style kitchen and breakfast room, with double doors leading directly onto the rear patio ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. A delightful dining room enjoys dual aspects to the front of the house, while the elegant sitting room features an exposed brick fireplace with inset wood burner, and double doors opening onto both the rear terrace and a charming garden room. The garden room, enjoying triple aspects across the grounds, seamlessly connects to the surrounding patio and the conservatory walkway, which in turn leads to the impressive indoor swimming pool complex. This exceptional leisure suite houses a heated pool measuring an impressive 38’11” x 22’10”, all presented in pristine condition.
Approached via a secure gated driveway, the property offers ample parking and access to a double garage with adjoining workshop. Further gated access opens onto the extensive rear patio, which flows effortlessly into the beautifully landscaped formal gardens beyond. The expansive lawns are framed by mature trees and hedging, ensuring exceptional privacy and tranquillity. A short stroll through the grounds reveals the magnificent, fully stocked private fishing lake a truly unique and serene feature, surrounded by mature specimen trees and offering complete seclusion.
Despite the idyllic rural feel, Windmill Cottage enjoys excellent proximity to local amenities and shops, as well as Chelmsford town centre, with its mainline rail connection to London. The property perfectly balances the peace and privacy of the Essex countryside with the convenience of modern living.
Property Reference: HRT001917510
Entrance Hall 14ft 8 x 6ft 4 (4.47m x 1.93m)
Ceiling smooth with wooden beams, radiator, solid oak door to front aspect, engineered oak flooring.
Cloakroom 4ft 2 x 2ft 9 (1.27m x 0.84m)
Ceiling smooth. double glazed window to front aspect, vanity wash hand basin, radiator, part tiled, Low-level WC, tiled flooring.
Lounge 15ft 9 x 13ft 8 (4.80m x 4.17m)
Ceiling smooth, wooden beam, open fireplace with log burner, TV point, double-glazed window to side aspect X2 and engineered wooden flooring.
Reception Room 9ft 8 x 13ft 8 (2.95m x 4.17m)
Ceiling smooth, wooden beam, double-glazed to front aspect, double-glazed to side aspect, radiator, engineered wood flooring.
Games Area 17ft 10 x 12ft 5 (5.44m x 3.78m)
Ceiling smooth with wooden beams, double-glazed window to rear aspect, double-glazed window to side aspect X2, radiator x2, engineered wooden flooring.
Kitchen 16ft 6 x 14ft 10 (5.03m x 4.52m)
Smooth ceiling with exposed wooden beams, adding warmth and character to the space. A base level of cupboard units is fitted with elegant granite worktops, incorporating an inset sink for convenience. Natural light fills the room through double-glazed windows to the front and side aspects, with a double-glazed door providing access to the rear. The kitchen is equipped with a gas hob and finished with durable tiled flooring.
Utility Room 6ft 7 x 4ft 9 (2.01m x 1.45m)
Ceiling smooth, granite worktops with inset sink, boiler and double-glazed doors to rear aspect.
First Floor Landing 11ft 5 x 9ft 7 (3.48m x 2.92m)
Ceiling smooth with wood beams, double-glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, cupboard and engineered wood floor.
Master Bedroom 21ft 7 x 12ft 5 (6.58m x 3.78m)
Ceiling smooth, double-glazed window to side rear aspect X2, double-glazed door leading to balcony, radiator, built-in wardrobes and fully fitted carpet.
Balcony
Ensuite Shower Room 5ft 4 x 9ft 0 (1.63m x 2.74m)
Ceiling smooth, obscure double-glazed window to side aspect, vanity wash hand basin, shower cubicle, low-level WC, heated towel rail and fully tiled.
Bedroom Two 16ft 8 x 14ft 7 (5.08m x 4.45m)
Ceiling smooth with wooden beams, double-glazed window to front aspect, double-glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, built-in wardrobes, Juliette balcony and fully fitted carpet.
Ensuite Bathroom 13ft 6 x 5ft 9 (4.11m x 1.75m)
Ceiling smooth with wooden beams, obscure double-glazed window to rear aspect X2, corner bath, panel wash hand basin, low-level WC, radiator, shower cubicle and tiled flooring.
Bedroom Three 11ft 5 x 11ft 7 (3.48m x 3.53m)
Ceiling smooth, double-glazed window to front aspect, double-glazed window to side aspect, radiator, built-in wardrobes and fully fitted carpet.
Bedroom Four 9ft 6 x 7ft 8 (2.90m x 2.34m)
Ceiling smooth with wooden beams, VELUX double-glazed windows X2, radiator, door to loft space and fully fitted carpet.
Bedroom Five 9ft 9 x 7ft 7 (2.97m x 2.31m)
Ceiling smooth with wooden beams, double-glazed windows to front aspect, VELUX double-glazed windows to side aspect, radiator and fully fitted carpet.
Family Bathroom 8ft 8 x 7ft 1 (2.64m x 2.16m)
Ceiling smooth with wooden beams, obscure double-glazed window to rear aspect, freestanding bath, heated towel rail, low-level WC and fully tiled.
Bedroom Six 13ft 6 x 7ft 8 (4.11m x 2.34m)
Ceiling smooth with wooden beams, cupboard, radiator and fully fitted carpet.
Ensuite Bathroom 11ft 4 x 6ft 5 (3.45m x 1.96m)
Ceiling smooth, double-glazed window to front aspect, freestanding bath, heated tail rail, panel wash hand basin, low-level WC and partially tiled.
Entrance Hall To Pool Room 16ft 9 x 7ft 5 (5.11m x 2.2
Ceiling smooth with wooden beams, double-glazed window to front aspect, double-glazed window to side aspect, double-glazed door to rear aspect, radiator and tiled flooring.
Swimming Pool 38ft 9 x 23ft 12 (11.81m x 7.32m)
Double-glazed window to side aspect, double-glazed window to rear aspect and tiled flooring.
About Chelmsford
The city of Chelmsford houses the main offices of Essex County Council. It is on the rail line to London and Norwich and has a great community feel. With a population of over 170,000, it has much to offer – a great shopping district, the site of a John Lewis store and high performing schools including the Chelmsford County High School for Girls and the King Edward VI Grammar School. Plus, there are also plenty of open parks and a great social scene for both young and old.
From Chelmsford, it’s only a 32-minute journey into London and there are also services to Ipswich, Clacton and Norwich. The A12 between London and Colchester passes Chelmsford and links the city to the main centres in East Anglia. Looking to get away? Stansted and Southend airports are both easy to get to.
£416,492
Average price paid in Chelmsford
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