Chignal St. James, Chelmsford, Essex

Converted from a former schoolhouse, The Old School offers almost 2,200 sq. ft. of light-filled flexible accommodation arranged in an L-shaped configuration predominantly over a single floor.

The accommodation flows from a welcoming wooden-floored reception hall with useful cloakroom, and a well-proportioned study area with French doors to the terrace. It comprises a large double-height vaulted drawing room with exposed beams, wooden flooring, feature fireplace, galleried landing over and double doors to a generous wooden-floored dining room. To the rear is a spacious kitchen/breakfast room with a range of contemporary high-gloss fitted wall and base units including a large central island with breakfast bar, complementary worktops and splashbacks, modern integrated appliances and French doors to the terrace. The useful neighbouring fitted utility room has a door to the terrace. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a bedroom wing providing three well-proportioned bedrooms, one with French doors to the terrace, together with a modern family bathroom.

On the first floor a galleried landing overlooking the drawing room below gives access to the property’s principal bedroom which benefits from a fitted dressing room and modern en suite shower room.

The property is approached through an original iron gate over a gravelled driveway providing private parking and giving access to an outbuilding with double garage and shed. The well-maintained garden is laid mainly to level lawn bordered by well-stocked flowerbeds and features numerous seating areas, a pentagonal summer house with electric heaters with French doors to the garden and a spacious wraparound paved terrace, ideal for entertaining and al fresco dining.

Local Authority: Chelmsford City Council
Services: Mains electricity and water. LPG gas central heating. Private drainage via Klargester.
Council Tax: Band G

Forming part of the Chignals and Mashbury community, Chignal Smealey, Chignal St. James and Mashbury are small semi-rural Essex villages providing a range of amenities including churches, a village hall, traditional public house and wide range of village clubs and groups contributing to an active community spirit.

The nearby city of Chelmsford offers more comprehensive amenities. The property’s proximity to the A12 gives excellent links to the motorway network via the M11 and M25, and Chelmsford station offers excellent rail links to London Liverpool Street in just over half an hour.

The area offers a good selection of state primary, secondary and grammar schooling including Columbus School and College and King Edward VI Grammar School and Chelmsford County High School for Girls (all rated Outstanding by Ofsted) together with a wide range of independent schools including St. Anne’s Prep, St. Cedd’s, Widford Lodge Prep, New Hall and Felsted.