Summary - 17 LODGE ROAD WRITTLE CHELMSFORD CM1 3HY
7 bed 4 bath Detached
Almost 6,000 sq ft, one‑acre gardens and private gated drive close to village.
Grade II listed former vicarage, retaining original Georgian features
Almost 6,000 sq ft over three floors, seven bedrooms, six receptions
Around one acre of part‑walled formal gardens with spring‑fed pond
Detached two‑bay garage, garden store, electric gated long drive
Flexible layout — west wing could become semi‑self contained
Cinema room, games room, cellar/wine store and utility facilities
EPC exempt (listed) and listing restricts alterations and works
Average broadband; council tax very expensive
This imposing Grade II listed former vicarage offers almost 6,000 sq ft of adaptable family space across three floors, set within about one acre of formal, partly walled gardens. The house is presented in excellent condition, retaining high ceilings, deep sash windows, original shutters, fireplaces and solid wood floors, while also offering contemporary kitchen, utility, cinema and games-room facilities.
Accommodation includes three principal reception rooms, a generous kitchen/breakfast room with island and Aga, a substantial cellar/wine store, seven bedrooms with multiple ensuites, and additional leisure rooms including a cinema and games room. The east wing principal suite and the west wing first-floor wing could lend themselves to semi-independent use, providing flexibility for multigenerational living or staff/guest accommodation.
Externally the property sits at the end of a long private drive behind electric gates with a sweeping gravel forecourt, detached two-bay garage, garden store and a spring-fed pond. The plot’s size and formal layout, plus a secret folly and mature herbaceous borders, make it ideal for formal entertaining and family privacy, while a pedestrian right of way gives direct access into the village and its amenities.
Important practical points: the house is Grade II listed, which will restrict external and internal alterations and may complicate future works. It is EPC-exempt due to its listed status. Broadband speeds are average; council tax is very expensive. These factors should be considered alongside the property’s scale and maintenance needs.
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