3 bedroom detachedhouse for sale

A charming detached late-Victorian house with driveway parking and a garage store, situated approximately 15 minutes' walk from Chelmsford railway station and just a minute from the ever-popular Moulsham Street.

Fast trains reach London Liverpool Street from around 35 minutes, whilst the Elizabeth line can be accessed at Shenfield, approximately 10 minutes away by train. At the end of the road, Moulsham Street, one of the city's oldest streets and a conservation area recognised for its attractive period frontages, offers an excellent selection of independent cafés, restaurants and shops, leading directly into Chelmsford city centre. Hamlet Road itself is one of the quieter residential streets of Old Moulsham, Chelmsford's established Victorian quarter.

The property itself is detached, with title deeds dating back to 1897 and its first recorded residents appearing in the 1901 census. Extending to approximately 1,203 sq ft (111.8 sq m), including the study/utility room and garage store, the house has been carefully maintained whilst retaining much of its original character, rather than being extensively redeveloped. Features include timber flooring, a bay-fronted living room with fireplace, and a single-storey rear addition providing generous kitchen and dining accommodation.

The welcoming entrance hall, featuring a traditional staircase and useful understairs storage, leads into the attractive front living room. This inviting space is flooded with natural light from the bay window and centres around a characterful fireplace, complemented by fitted cabinetry and a panelled feature wall.

To the rear, the impressive dining/family room forms the sociable heart of the home, offering ample space for a large dining table alongside a comfortable seating area, with views towards the rear garden.

The kitchen is fitted with contemporary gloss units, eye-level ovens and a hob with extractor, and provides direct access to the garden.

A separate and versatile study/utility room, benefiting from its own external entrance, currently serves as both a home office and laundry room. A convenient ground-floor WC completes the accommodation.

The first floor provides three bedrooms and a well-appointed shower room.

The principal bedroom is positioned at the front of the property and retains an attractive period fireplace. Bedroom two is a well-proportioned double overlooking the rear, whilst the third bedroom is also capable of accommodating a double bed.

The shower room comprises a walk-in shower enclosure, wash hand basin, WC and heated towel rail. There is also sufficient space to accommodate a standard bath in place of the existing shower, should a purchaser prefer.

The beautifully landscaped rear garden has been thoughtfully arranged into three distinct areas, creating a wonderful setting for relaxing and entertaining.

Immediately adjoining the house is a paved terrace, sheltered beneath a mature climbing canopy. A central pathway leads through established planting and attractive greenery towards a raised decked seating area at the far end of the garden.

The garden enjoys an excellent degree of privacy, particularly impressive given the property's convenient and central location.

To the front, a private driveway provides valuable off-street parking, with Hamlet Road also falling within a residents' parking permit zone. The driveway leads to a useful garage store, ideally suited to bicycles, a motorbike or general storage, rather than conventional car parking.

The property is particularly well positioned for local schooling, with Oaklands Infant School approximately 0.2 miles away. The school was judged Outstanding for quality of education, personal development, leadership and early years provision at its January 2025 Ofsted inspection.

Its partner school, Moulsham Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted in 2023, is approximately 0.5 miles away.

Chelmsford is also home to two highly regarded grammar schools, King Edward VI Grammar School and Chelmsford County High School for Girls.

School places are allocated in accordance with Essex County Council's admissions arrangements, and prospective purchasers are advised to verify current admissions criteria.

The existing single-storey kitchen addition, garage and loft offer exciting potential for further extension or reconfiguration, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions and consents.

These possibilities could provide opportunities to create a fourth bedroom, a larger principal bedroom suite or additional ground-floor living accommodation, allowing the property to evolve with a purchaser's requirements.

The vendor has an onward purchase agreed with a chain-free vendor, meaning the onward chain is complete. The seller is also able to offer flexibility regarding timescales, making the property an attractive proposition for a variety of purchasers.

Viewings are available throughout the week, including Saturdays. Please contact McCartney Estate Agents to arrange a convenient appointment, or request a viewing directly through Rightmove.

Room measurements are as shown on the accompanying floorplan.

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: E