Stevens Farm Road, , , Stevens Farm Mashbury Road  Chignal St James Chelmsford  Essex

Within a lovely stretch of countryside only 3.5 miles from Chelmsford city.

Lot 1 - House and 4.15 acres

6 bedrooms (3 en suite)  Imposing entrance hall

 Drawing room  Sitting room  Dining room  Kitchen/ breakfast room  Boot room  Utility room  Extensive cellars with snooker room, games room and stores

 Coach house  Gardens and grounds  About 4.15 acres

Lot 2 - 2 Barns and 5.12 acres

2,049 sq ft detached barn with B1 use  8 bay cart lodge – 2,100 sq ft  Independent access

 About 5.12 acres

Chelmsford city 3.4 miles (London Liverpool Street from 35 mins), A12 (junction 15) 6.5 miles, King Edwards Grammar School and County High School 3.5 miles Situation Stevens Farm lies in an attractive stretch of open countryside, 3.4 miles to the west of the within easy reach of a main line rail station, providing access to Stratford, London Liverpool Street and the A12 (junction 15). The rural setting belies the properties proximity to Chelmsford city which only takes a few minutes by car.

The house enjoys established mature gardens, grounds with paddocks and trees with an extensive range of outbuildings (excess of 4,000 sq ft) available by separate negotiation.

Chignal St James is a delightful rural hamlet to the west of Chelmsford city comprising an array of period houses, a public house – Three Elms, and the medieval church of St James. All of which is surrounded by open countryside and farmland.

Chelmsford city to the east provides a cosmopolitan centre with a wide range of top brand shops and eateries and excellent recreational facilities. Nearby schools include King Edward Grammar School, Chelsmford County High School, Anglian Ruskin University and New Hall, whilst further afield are Felsted and Brentwood. The A12 provides good access north and south and Stansted Airport is some 16 miles. Description Listed Grade II of architectural or historical interest and is understood to date from the 19th century. The property is of brick construction beneath a slate roof with pillar supported porch around which are evenly spaced deep sash windows. The well proportioned principal rooms all enjoy an attractive outlook with high ceilings and deep sash windows. Accommodation (see floor plan)

There is a good relationship between the house and its grounds with the large windows providing a good deal of natural light. Rooms of note include a spacious south facing drawing and sitting room, a 17 ft separate dining room which adjoins a well proportioned ‘Aga’ kitchen/ breakfast room. The footprint of the house is mirrored in the basement with 4 substantial rooms and utilised for entertaining with a games and snooker room. On the first floor there are 6 bedrooms ( 3 en suite), a refitted Jack & Jill bathroom with far reaching views over the adjoining countryside.

Basement Outside Stevens Farm enjoys a fine setting and mature gardens and grounds with equestrian facilities. In front of the house is an in-and-out drive and adjoining a courtyard with gated entrance providing access to a coach house offering garage and former stabling.

On the south side of the house is a sheltered south-facing terrace which leads seamlessly into mature gardens and grounds and beyond lie a series of paddocks bounded by the River Can. Lot 2 Adjoining to the north west of Stevens Farm are 2 substantial barns which have their own vehicular access. The first barn which extends to 2,049 sq ft is currently used as offices with B1 use and the second barn Basement currently an 8-bay cart lodge with secure garage at one end, extending to 2,100 sq ft it is thought there is good potential for residential conversion subject to obtaining planning and listed buildings consent. The barns are offered with up to 5.7 acres including paddocks and ménage. Local Authority Chelmsford City Council 01245 608 608 Postcode CM1 4TX Directions (From Chelmsford Parkway) Proceed west on the A1060 Road and at the second set of traffic lights turn right into Chignal Road. After about a mile turn left onto Mashbury Road where Stevens Farm will be found on the left hand side after about 1.5 miles. Services Mains water, electricity, private drainage and oil-fired central heating. Viewing Strictly by prior appointment with the sole agents Savills.

Floorplans N Main House gross internal area = 5455 sq ft / 507 sq m The Stable For identification purpose only. Not to scale.

The Chaise House The Saddlery The Grain House

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Boot Room Bedroom 6 Bedroom 5 2.3m x 2.3m 3.6m x 2.4m 3.9m x 3.6m Utility 11'9" x 8'0" 12'9" x 11'9" Store 3 Boiler 7'6" x 7'6" House 3.7m x 3.7m F/P (Maximum) F/P 2.7m x 2.2m 12'3" x 12'0" 8'9" x 7'3" FB

Kitchen/ Sitting Room Breakfast Room Hall Store 2 6.3m x 5.0m 5.0m x 4.9m Bedroom 3 Store 1 4.6m x 2.4m 5.5m x 4.8m 20'6" x 16'6" 16'6" x 16'0" 5.1m x 5.0m 1.678ha 5.6m x 4.8m 15'3" x 7'9" 16'9" x 16'3" 18'0" x 15'9" 18'6" x 15'9" (Maximum) Bedroom 4 4.15ac 5.0m x 3.0m 16'3" x 9'9"

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Snooker Room/ Path (um) T.V. Room Games Room Drawing Room Master Bedroom Bedroom 2 5.7m x 4.8m Dining Room 5.7m x 4.8m 5.2m x 5.0m 5.2m x 4.9m 5.3m x 5.0m 18'6" x 15'9" 5.3m x 5.0m Bar 18'6" x 15'9" 17'3" x 16'3" 17'3" x 16'6" 17'3" x 16'3" 17'3" x 16'3"

GP Cellar Ground Floor First Floor TCB

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New House Village Green FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE FB Apple Tree The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. Cottage NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8178920/MMC Path (um) permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. © Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (UK) Limited NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. MCL: 19598/LOTGrovebury 2_BROC Date: 23/05/2014 The Cartographic & Design Team, Wessex House, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 1PB Tel: (01202) 856800 The rights of way shown on this plan are for indicative purposes NOT TO SCALE only. For legal purposes refer to the definitive rights of way map.

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