Summary - Rignals Lane, Chelmsford CM2 8QT
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Secluded plot backing paddocks with pool, annexe and large entertaining rooms.
Four double bedrooms with luxury fully tiled en-suite
Spacious lounge approx. 27' x 23' overall
Refitted kitchen, separate dining and breakfast rooms
Detached heated 24' x 14' swimming pool with plant room
Substantial detached cabin/annexe with living, bedroom, cloakroom
Gravel driveway for 6–7 cars plus double-width cart lodge garage
Backs onto paddocks and fields — secluded rear garden
Built before 1900; solid brick walls may need insulation improvements
Set on the edge of Galleywood and backing directly onto paddocks and open fields, this substantial four-double-bedroom detached home offers a rare combination of plot, privacy and flexible living space. The ground floor provides large reception rooms including a 27' x 23' lounge, separate dining/sitting room, breakfast room and a refitted kitchen, plus utility and cloakroom. Upstairs are three spacious doubles, a luxury fully tiled en-suite to the master and a recently refitted family bathroom. The property benefits from mains gas central heating, underfloor heating in parts, and uPVC double glazing.
Outdoor living is a major draw: a landscaped, completely secluded rear garden with extensive patios and lawns, a heated 24' x 14' swimming pool with plant room and air source heat pump, and a substantial detached cabin/annexe with open-plan living, bedroom and cloakroom — excellent for guest use, home office or as ancillary accommodation. The gravelled driveway provides parking for six to seven cars and there is a double-width cart lodge garage with store.
This is a strong proposition for families seeking space, good local schools and countryside views within easy reach of Chelmsford. The plot and detached annexe create opportunities for multi-generational living or rental income (check planning/consents). The house’s age and solid-brick construction mean thermal performance could be improved; while double glazing and an air source heat pump help, additional insulation works may be advisable.
Buyers should note likely higher running and maintenance costs associated with a heated pool, its plant room and the detached annexe. Council tax is at the higher band and the property, constructed before 1900, may need periodic upkeep typical of older homes. Overall, this is a distinctive, well-located family home with strong lifestyle appeal and further potential for enhancement.
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