Hyde Lane, Danbury, Chelmsford

The Hyde is a fine Edwardian country home surprisingly not listed with elegant proportions throughout. Centrally positioned within its mature grounds, the property enjoys a semi-rural position on the outskirts of Danbury village.

Internally, the accommodation radiates from a welcoming reception hall, offering spacious and well-proportioned rooms. On the ground floor are three principal reception rooms together with two studies, a kitchen/breakfast room with utility and pantry, two cloakrooms and a boot room. Of particular note is the cellar with an impressive wine store. Whilst on the first and second floor are seven bedrooms, one with en-suite, three with dressing rooms and three family bathroom. One of the bedrooms with currently used as a games room with snooker table.

In addition to the main house above the garaging is the ideal spot for a home office or studio. Subject to the necessary consents these buildings could be converted into an annexe.

Set behind an imposing gated entrance, The Hyde has an impressive approach, with a tree-lined gravel drive that extends through the grounds, leading round to the front turning circle and down the side of the property to the vast outbuildings and garaging.

The gardens are beautifully designed and manicured, with smartly clipped lawns, mature flower borders and specimen planting. Of particular delight, at the back of the house is a generous stone terrace ideal for entertaining. Following on from the terrace and formal lawns, is a beautiful pond and pool with pool house. Whilst to the other side is a tennis court, green house with vegetable gardens and a putting green.

The property also includes a wooded area with wild lawns, an area ideal for grazing wih two stables and a tack room.

General Information
Local Authority: Chelmsford council

Services
Oil fired central heating and private drainage which the vendor has confirmed is compliant. All other mains services are connected.

Council Tax: Band H
EPC Rating: G
Tenure: Freehold

Surrounded by woodland the property enjoys a great deal of seclusion as it lies on the outskirts of the village of Danbury. The village itself has a good selection of shopping facilities, pubs, restaurants and schools, along with a number of clubs and sporting activities for all ages; there are also a number of fabulous walking and cycling routes in the area.

The nearby city of Chelmsford is 6.7 miles away which has a comprehensive range of shopping, entertainment and commercial amenities including the main line rail service to London Liverpool Street (approximately 38 minutes). Good road communications are accessible locally with the A12 at Junction 18 approximately 4.8 miles away and access can also be gained to the A130 and the M25. Stansted Airport is around 22 miles away to the northwest, catering for domestic flights and international destinations beyond. The area is well serviced by both state and private schooling, including Felsted School, King Edward VI Grammar School for boys, Chelmsford County High School for girls and New Hall School. The county of Essex is distinguished by its open undulating farmland and provides a broad range of leisure pursuits including a number of local golf clubs and the Essex Coast offering extensive walks, bird watching and sailing.