Situated in an enviable position this bespoke family home, designed by the current owner during the late 1990’s, offers spacious accommodation. Double oak front doors provides access to the grand reception hall which gives a feeling of space and natural light. The rooms flow from the main reception hall with the west wing enjoying a formal dining and sitting room. The kitchen/breakfast/utility room occupies the centre of the ground floor and a beautiful garden room enjoys views across the mature woodland. Of particular note is the step down to family room with an impressive vaulted ceiling and inglenook fireplace with propane log effect burner. A generous study lies to the front aspect and this is fully equipped with bespoke furnishings. A return staircase from the main reception hall has two impressive long drop windows and first floor landing. The principal bedroom enjoys a Juliet balcony offering elevated views across the rear landscaped garden. Both a dressing room with built in wardrobes and en-suite bathroom are accessible from the principal bedroom. Three further bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities, and a family bathroom are also available. A secondary staircase leads to the second floor fifth bedroom and dressing room.

The property is approached via a large gravel driveway providing parking for numerous cars and access to a double garage. A gate leads to the rear garden, with various flowers and shrubs, and a large paved terrace ideal for entertaining with curved steps down to the lawned garden and garden pond. There is a timber gazebo to one side, a raised timber decked area and a cabin/summerhouse. A footpath leads to the rear of the lawned area and steps down to the woodland with a variety of established trees and wild flowers. There is also a timber storage shed. To the side of the property is a paved area, ideal for a kitchen garden area/play area or additional concealed parking.

Situation

Cold Norton lies approximately four miles south of the town of Maldon and 10 miles southeast of Chelmsford. The village hall is centrally located within the village and is available to many groups and clubs. The local Public house, The Norton, is situated on the Latchingdon Road. Cold Norton Primary school is less than 0.5 miles away. The city of Chelmsford has a comprehensive range of entertainment, shopping and educational facilities. There is also a park and ride to Chelmsford’s mainline railway station which provides a regular service to London Liverpool Street with an average journey time of 38 minutes.

Directions

From Chelmsford head towards Great Baddow on the Essex Yeomanry Way, then take the first exit onto Maldon Road. Travel east for 3.8 miles over the A12 and through Danbury. Take the second exit at the roundabout onto the B1010, then take the next right into Marlpits Road. Carry on for 4 miles into the village of Cold Norton and turn right into St Stephens Road. Take the first left and follow to the end of the road, Goldcrest House is in front of you to the right.