For Sale5 Bedroom Detached House in Chignal Smealey, Chelmsford Cm1£850,000

Stumps Cross offers a spacious family home in a private semi-rural and popular location near to Chelmsford and located a short walk from the popular Pig & Whistle destination pub & restaurant.  The house has stunning views over open farmland. Having been in the same family ownership for a number of years, Stumps Cross is offered with no onward chain and provides the buyer an opportunity to re-model the property as desired. Brick-built and constructed c.1960 the house provides a detached four bedroom home, with a later addition providing a further bedroom annexe (accessed via a separate staircase).  In total there are five bedrooms, two bathrooms and two reception rooms.  Features include wooden internal doors, a balustraded staircase, a sizeable garage and a further detached outbuilding, the opportunities are many and varied. There is a useful utility/boot room, a fitted kitchen, study/office and ground floor cloakroom/wc. Set on a third acre plot, the gardens surrounding the property are south-easterly and well stocked with mature trees, shrubs and well-tended lawns. There is post and rail fencing providing the boundary with farmland beyond. Outside is the double garaging with a further attached outbuilding (currently used as office space) providing further potential (power and light connected). Private accompanied viewings can be arranged through Fine & Country. Property is offered with no onward chain. The location in the lovely village of Chignal Smealey, to the west of Chelmsford, is perfect for semi-rural family life with surrounding open countryside offering leisurely walks, with Hylands Park within easy reach, Writtle Village and Chelmsford city centre within just a 5-10 minute drive, with its multitude of shops, restaurants and recreational facilities including rail services and renowned Grammar Schools and private schools.  Felsted School is just under 10 miles distant. Road links offer easy access to the A12 which in turns leads to the M11 and M25.