For Sale4 Bedroom Character Property in Springfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1£1,695,000

A handsome double-fronted brick-built family home with a generous garden in the heart of the city The Cedars is a considerable and beautifully presented detached red-brick residence sitting within a well-sized private plot in a soughtafter city centre setting. This sympathetically renovated building offers over 3,300 sq. ft. of characterful, light-filled accommodation, arranged over two floors. The central reception hall with its turned stairway and steps to the half cellar, flows to a pair of elegant front-facing bay-windowed reception rooms with charming feature fireplaces and stoves, wood panelling and tall, corniced ceilings. Further is a peaceful study and a useful modern ground floor shower room. The accommodation then flows into the expansive extended open-plan kitchen and living space, with dual garden aspects, a domed skylight and wide bi-folding doors opening to the south-westerly terrace. The bright space offers ample room for relaxing and socialising alongside the freestanding feature fire, with an informal dining space overlooking the garden. The deluxe kitchen comprises a range of sleek handless wall and base cabinetry, worksurfaces, a large island with inset gas hob, breakfast bar and built-in extractor above. Completing the floor is a well-appointed parlour, pantry and utility. The first-floor landing with its part stained glass sash window branches off onto a family bathroom and four luxurious bedroom suites with a wealth of bespoke fitted wardrobes and charming original fireplaces. The larger principal suite also has a dedicated dressing room and a sleek en suite shower room, whilst one further bedroom benefits from an additional en suite shower room. The property has a fine formal frontage and enjoys the benefit of a sizeable private plot approached via a gated block-paved driveway, offering ample parking beside the home and leading to the detached double garage block and attached store room. A beautiful partwalled garden surrounds the remainder, largely laid to lush level lawn and surrounded and interspersed with a wealth of mature evergreen trees and shrubs. A paved south-westerly facing sun terrace beside the striking modern extension with a curved topiary and herbaceous border provides the ideal spot to dine al fresco, with an additional circular seating area alongside. This property has 0.3 acres of land. Situation Chelmsford has a vibrant and bustling centre with historic architecture and excellent shopping options, along with the pedestrianised High Street. It is also home to a wealth of restaurants, cafés and bars, has superb leisure and recreational facilities and several reputable independent schools. The property’s location is convenient for transport, with the mainline station under a mile away (36 minutes to London Liverpool Street), and the A12 within four miles. Directions From Strutt & Parker’s Chelmsford office take Rainsford Road, turning right onto Coval Lane and again onto Parkway (A1060), proceeding for 0.7 miles. At the next roundabout, take the first exit onto High Bridge Road and follow signs along the A1099 for 0.8 miles to Springfield Road, where you will find the property on the left.