Cottage for sale in Lodge Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford CM3

Charming 1922 Detached Home with lovely views set in a non-estate country lane, this charming 1922-built detached home enjoys fields to the rear and vineyards to the front providing wonderful vistas.

Nestled on a generous plot approaching 1/4 acre, this property offers fantastic potential for enlargement (subject to planning permission). Upon entering, you are greeted by an entrance porch with ample space for coats and shoes/boots, leading to a welcoming hallway. The comfortable lounge features French doors opening to the rear garden, an open fireplace, and a useful built-in storage cupboard. On the opposite side of the hall, a generous dining room with wooden floors and a log burner set in a fireplace with useful built-in storage, creating a cosy and functional space. An inner hallway from the dining room provides access to a large walk-in pantry cupboard and a door to the cloakroom WC.

From here one enters the kitchen and breakfast rooms which are a delightful blend of traditional and modern features, including a double butler sink, range gas cooker (with a separate gas supply) with electric oven, wood worktops, and ample cupboards and drawers. The breakfast room boasts French doors that open to and overlook the wonderful garden, making it an ideal spot for morning coffee or family meals. Upstairs, a spacious, light, and airy landing with a window provides wonderful views to the rear across the garden and fields beyond. The first floor offers four bedrooms, two of which enjoy views to the front across the vineyards. A modern family bathroom with both a bath and shower completes the upstairs accommodation.

Outside, the front of the property features a driveway down both flanks, providing ample parking for vehicles, including a motorhome or caravan. There is also a detached garage for additional storage or parking. To the rear, a wonderful secluded garden awaits, complete with a patio area, large lawn expanse, a host of shrub and flower beds, trees, and a gate leading to the fields behind. This property is a rare find, combining period charm with modern conveniences and the potential for future expansion.

The property benefits from double glazed windows, oil fired central heating, shared private sewerage plant.

Whether you are looking for a family home or a tranquil retreat, this delightful residence offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and potential. Contact us today to arrange a viewing and discover the possibilities this charming home has to offer.