Chignal Smealey — Chignal Smealey

Located within the village of Chignal Smealey, approximately 5 miles north-west of Chelmsford city, this is an important family home with a separate apartment/annexe and outbuildings in about 1.35 acres. The property is arranged over ground and first floors, with an integral garage, separate first floor annexe, and a range of outbuildings including a snooker and games room, stores, shed and greenhouse. The ground floor provides a number of reception rooms arranged off an entrance hall. The main reception room provides a double aspect with access out to the rear south-facing patio and a large working fireplace. The dining room is located centrally and connects conveniently to the adjacent kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen/breakfast room is fully fitted to include an AGA and boasts views to the front and rear. Also accessed via a smaller hall is a WC and sitting room, which has access to both the rear garden via double French doors and the integral garage and adjoining utility room. The first floor of the main house is arranged from a central landing providing access to four bedrooms. The principal bedroom is served by an en suite bathroom, with a separate dressing room. A family bathroom and separate WC serve the remaining bedrooms. The first floor annexe (approx. 670sq ft) benefits from a separate access and comprises a sitting room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. The layout provides separation from the main house accommodation while remaining within the same overall structure. Outside The property is accessed via an ‘in and out’ driveway providing off-street parking for several vehicles and access into the double garage. To the rear the private gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a large vegetable garden, established boundary hedges and far-reaching views. There are two al fresco dining areas and a variety of outbuildings. Of particular note is a detached snooker and games room with an extensive loft room above. Other outbuildings include a shed with adjoining stores and greenhouse. Services Mains electricity and water. Private drainage (septic tank). Please note under current legislation the private drainage system may need replacing with a compliant treatment plant and, if so, it will be the responsibility of the incoming purchaser to install this. Local authority Chelmsford City Council. Council tax: (house = G, annexe = B). View payable Stamp Duty for this property