Detached house for sale in Longmead Close, Shenfield, Brentwood CM15

A very substantial, thoughtfully refurbished and tastefully appointed family home ideally situated in a quiet cul-de-sac location in the heart of Old Shenfield. Shenfield mainline railway station and Crossrail terminus, and St. Mary's and Brentwood schools, are just a short and pleasant walk away.

Upon entry, the oversized reception hall offers an excellent first impression and a widened shallow staircase ascends to the first floor landing. The extensive and open plan Tom Howley fitted kitchen/living/dining area provides a perfect solution for a modern family life. From here, doors open to the mature and secluded rear garden and leading off is a fourth reception room, perfectly proportioned to provide a children's play room or a cosy snug.

This house is presented in a timeless New England style of interior design and the formal living room is of an ideal size for entertaining. A ground floor study is perfect for those that work from home and the utility room makes an ideal companion to the kitchen, which is very much the hub of the house.

To the first floor level, the primary suite benefits from a luxuriously appointed en-suite that incorporates a bath and a shower, in addition to a spacious walk in wardrobe. The four remaining bedrooms are a very good size and can comfortably accommodate double beds. The air conditioning is an attractive feature in the increasingly warm summer months.

French doors open from the kitchen to the rear garden sun terrace, which has a south easterly elevation, so is in sunshine throughout virtually all of the day. A pergola which extends along the length of the property has been planted with wisteria, jasmine and passion fruit climbers. The remainder of the garden has been laid to a well tended lawn. The garden is flanked on all boundaries by a mature array of shrubs, plants and trees that offer maximum privacy and screening and also serve to create a tranquil garden setting.

The front garden comprises of a Cotswold bluff stone driveway that leads to the garage, which can comfortably accommodate an suv. The front garden is retained by laurel hedgerow and provides side access to the rear garden.