5 bed detached house for sale

Rainsford Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex CM1

With its pleasing façade of red-brick, white
painted render and black timbers to gables,
Rainsford Avenue is an appealing property
which has been enhanced by a contemporary
rear extension and offers a light-filled, stylishly
presented home.

The reception hall leads through to the
impressive kitchen/dining room which is filled
with natural light courtesy of a skylight lantern
and a wall of glazed sliding doors which
provide a seamless transition from the inside
to the outside environment. Fitted with sleek
cabinetry, topped with stone work surfaces, the
kitchen features an island unit with Quooker
taps and breakfast bar which creates a subtle
divide to the adjoining dining area. An open
aperture gives access into the adjoining family
room, with a further relaxation setting being
provided by the separate sitting room which
extends into a bay window recess and is centred
around a fireplace. Ancillary space is provided
by a generous utility/laundry room which offers
a home to domestic appliances and provides a
door to the outside.

The bedroom accommodation is arranged
across the two upper floors, with a bright,
roomy landing on the first level giving access to
four rooms, three with smart en suite facilities,
and a beautifully-appointed family bathroom. A
further stairway leads to the luxurious principal
bedroom which offers a tranquil retreat at the
top of the home, with stylish en suite and an
outlook over the garden.

A low-level brick-wall, backed by evergreen
bushes, fronts the roadway, with a driveway
providing parking and leading to the garage.
Neatly clipped climbing shrubs decorate the
front elevation and a pathway to the side of the
home leads to a timber gate providing a route
to the rear garden. A large terrace spans the
rear width of the home with direct access from
the kitchen/dining room offering opportunities
for outdoor entertaining and relaxation.
Steps lead down to an expanse of lawn which
is framed by attractively planted borders
containing perennial plants and colourful shrubs,
whilst a statuesque copper beech tree creates
an impressive garden feature. A row of hedging
forms a divide towards the far margin where an
area of garden offers vegetable planting frames
and a wall with central timber door marks the
rear boundary<br /><br />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 mainline train station
offers commuters regular services into London
Liverpool Street, Ipswich and Colchester, whilst
road users have easy access to the A12, which
links to the major road network.