Summary - MEDLAR HOUSE SOUTHMINSTER ROAD MAYLAND CHELMSFORD CM3 6EB
5 bed 3 bath Detached
Substantial period home with paddock and immediate countryside privacy.
Five bedrooms and three bathrooms across nearly 3,000 sq ft of period accommodation
Set on circa 1.8 acre grounds with paddock, stable block and outbuildings
Double garage with adjoining workshop and private carriage driveway
High ceilings, sash windows and multiple original fireplaces retain strong character
Not listed — scope to extend or alter subject to planning permission
Oil-fired central heating; solid brick walls assumed uninsulated (upgrade likely)
EPC rating E and Council Tax Band G — running costs may be above average
Sold by Modern Method of Auction; non-refundable reservation fee and 56-day completion
Medlar House is an imposing former farmhouse set on approximately 1.8 acres, offering nearly 3,000 sq ft of flexible family accommodation across multiple floors. High ceilings, large sash windows, original fireplaces and a farmhouse-style kitchen give the house authentic period character while double glazing (fitted post-2002) improves comfort. The grounds include formal lawns, a paddock with a small stable block, double garage and workshop — strong appeal for those wanting space and rural privacy.
The layout provides five bedrooms, three bathrooms and generous reception rooms, suited to families who need home and hobby space, or buyers seeking equestrian or smallholding potential. There is clear scope to extend or reconfigure (subject to planning), so the property also suits someone wanting to create a bespoke country home while retaining the building’s original features.
Practical points to note: heating is oil-fired to a boiler and radiators and the walls are solid brick with assumed lack of insulation, so buyers should budget for ongoing running costs and potential insulation improvements. The EPC is currently grade E and the property will be sold by Modern Method of Auction — completion within a 56-day reservation period and a non-refundable reservation fee apply. Council Tax is in Band G.
Overall this is a rare, chain-free country opportunity: substantial period accommodation, broad outdoor space and ancillary buildings, best suited to purchasers comfortable with oil heating, older solid-wall construction and the auction purchase process.
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