THE GRAIN HOUSE · Chancellor’s Barns · Chignal St James A UNIQUE CONVERSION OF AN ESSEX FARM BUILDING IN A BEAUTIFUL RURAL SITUATION JUST 4 MILES FROM CHELMSFORD CITY CENTRE 5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms (2 en suite) | 3 Reception rooms | 24’ Kitchen/breakfast room | Utility room 2 Ground floor cloakrooms | Galleried landing Unique covered courtyard garden | 97’ Garden 2 Bay cart lodge | Beautiful views over the surrounding countryside Chelmsford station 4.1 miles (London Liverpool St from 34 minutes), A12 (junction 14) 7 miles, M25 (Junction 28 ) 16 miles The parish of Chignal St James lies just to the northwest of the city of Chelmsford and is a pretty hamlet with a traditional country pub (The Three Elms), thought to be over 500 years old, and an active village hall providing a hub for the community. The Church of St Nicholas is situated in the neighbouring village of Chignal Smealey. Chelmsford has an excellent choice of amenities including a bustling shopping centre, three superb private preparatory schools, two outstanding grammar schools, a well known independent school (New Hall), a station on the main line into London Liverpool Street and access onto the A12. The Grain House is one of three properties formulated from a ‘model farm’, constructed in 1852. Listed as being of architectural or historical Interest Grade II, the barns have exceptional heritage, and are fundamental to the history of the local area. The barns were designed by the renowned Victorian architect and Philanthropist, Frederick Chancellor. Chancellor counted, amongst other examples of his work, the design and construction of Felsted school and the celebrated Chelmsford Corn Exchange. In 1888 Chancellor went on to become the first Mayor of Chelmsford, a position he held no less than seven times. This fantastic conversion extends to 3,528 square feet and provides excellent accommodation including five bedrooms, three bathrooms, three reception rooms, a reception hall, a large kitchen/breakfast room, a utility room and two ground floor cloakrooms. The accommodation has impressive proportions and is exceptionally light and airy. Of particular note are a superb vaulted dining room, a kitchen/breakfast room and adjoining family room (which extend to 48’), the floor-to-ceiling windows in the principal reception room and a unique covered courtyard. The first floor comprises a large galleried landing/snug, a beautifully appointed family bathroom and five bedrooms including the master bedroom with its en suite bathroom and dressing room and a guest bedroom, also en suite. A second staircase leads down to the rear lobby. The house lies at the end of a shared gravel driveway in well-tended gardens and sits side on to the lane. The gravel drive passes the six- bay cart lodge (the property enjoys the use of the two bays at the near end) and culminates in a parking area in front of the property. A large lawn extends 97 feet to the front and is enclosed on three sides by mature hedging, while a south-facing covered courtyard, ideal for alfresco entertaining, extends 74 feet at the rear. SERVICES Mains water and electricity, oil-fired central heating and shared private drainage. DIRECTIONs (FROM CHELMSFORD) Proceed west on the A1060 (Roxwell Road) and at the second set of traffic lights turn right onto Chignal Road. After approximately a mile turn left signposted to Chignal St James. Continue along Mashbury Road for approximately 1.5 miles and the property will be found on the left-hand side. POSTCODE CM1 4TX VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment with the sole agents Savills. FLOORPLANS Main House gross internal area = 3,528 sq ft / 328 sq m Cart Lodge gross internal area = 402 sq ft / 37 sq m Total gross internal area = 3,930 sq ft / 365 sq m Dressing Area Utility 3.63 x 3.48 Bedroom 2 11'11" x 11'5" 4.19 x 3.51 13'9" x 11'6" 5.19 x 5.13 Storage 17'0" x 16'10" 5.19 x 1.77 Bedroom 5 17'0" x 5'10" 3.49 x 3.15 Kitchen/ 11'5" x 10'4" Breakfast Room 7.39 x 3.59 24'3" x 11'9" Cart Lodge Bedroom 4 4.18 x 3.51 13'9" x 11'6" Bedroom 3 Family Room 5.26 x 3.51 17'3" x 11'6" 7.34 x 3.60 24'1" x 11'10" Dining Area Gallery 7.63 x 3.76 Sky 25'0" x 12'4" Hall 3.48 x 2.50 Sitting Room Library Area 11'5" x 8'2" 4.82 x 4.39 Lower Level 15'10" x 14'5" Sky Master Bedroom 4.93 x 4.12 F/P 16'2" x 13'6" Porch Ground Floor First Floor FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. 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