Rectory Chase, Sandon, Chelmsford, CM2 7SQ | Property for sale | Savills
3,300 sq ft(306.58 sq m)
Guide price £1,500,000(€1,710,317)

Rectory ChaseSandon, Chelmsford, CM2 7SQ

  • Sold

Key features

  • Sold in November 2023
  • Beautifully appointed throughout
  • Thoughtfully designed accommodation
  • Mature plot of about half of an acre
  • Covered entertaining area
  • Five bedrooms and five en suites
  • Privately situated at the centre of Sandon village
  • Good access to A12 and A130

A re-imagined family home in about half an acre.

About this property

  • The house has been the subject of a complete programme of restoration and extension, thoughtfully designed for both entertaining and family living. At the property's heart is a magnificent and highly appointed kitchen which is open-plan to a family dining area. This light-filled room includes a log burner, and a Shaker-style fitted kitchen with a substantial island finished with a deep blue finish which contrasts beautifully with the feature sandstone floor-to-ceiling fireplace.

    The reception hall features two full-height windows providing a good deal of natural light which in turn gives access to the cloakroom. At the rear of the house the living room has glazed doors providing a lovely outlook over the gardens and features a sandstone fireplace with a log burner. The dining area, with dual-aspect windows, is finished with wood flooring. A back hallway with hanging coat cupboard and additional storage cupboard provides access to a utility room with wood-block working surfaces and a good range of fitted units with space for white goods. At the far end of the house is a useful games room finished with a wood floor and this area also provides for a potential annexe (subject to planning permission). A home office has dual-aspect windows and a range of bespoke fitted furniture together with a walk-in cupboard. A second staircase provides access to a guest bedroom which incorporates a study area and en suite bathroom. From the reception hall the main stairs provide access to a large landing, four en suite bedrooms and a study/dressing room. The principal bedroom features a vaulted ceiling, double doors on to a Juliet balcony providing extensive views over the property's gardens, a fitted range of mirror-fronted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom.

    Outside
    Thornbury House is approached over a long private drive shared by two other properties and paddocks adjoining the house. A private drive spurs in front of Thornbury House and leads to some adjoining paddocks. The front of Thornbury is given over to a substantial gravel area of parking. Behind the house is a substantial deck and covered entertaining area providing a lovely area for al fresco dining with views over the property's grounds. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with established borders and at the side of the house is a private courtyard with access to the oil storage tank.

    In all about half an acre.

    Agent's note
    Please note that within the adjoining paddocks is an electricity pylon which can be viewed from the property's gardens.

    Services
    Mains water, electricity and private compliant drainage. Oil-fired central heating.

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As you step inside you sense the quality and attention to detail. For me, as I walked around the house I could not wait to explore the next room.

Stephen WhiteProperty agent

Local information

  • A12 (junction 18): 0.8 miles, Chelmsford city: 3 miles, M25 (junction 28): 15 miles. All distances approximate.
  • Sandon is an attractive village to the south-east of Chelmsford city with a village green and St Andrew's Church at its heart.
  • Close by, the village of Great Baddow provides everyday local amenities whilst the cosmopolitan city centre of Chelmsford lies just over 3 miles away. The village is a short drive to the A12 which interconnects with the A130 and beyond to the M25 at junction 28. There is a good choice of both state and private schools close by including The Sandon School, a mixed academy school for 11-18 year olds, Great Baddow High School & Sports Academy and the property also lies within the catchment of Chelmsford County High School for Girls and King Edward VI Grammar School.

Additional information

  • Local Authority: Chelmsford City Council
  • Council Tax Band: G
  • Directions: From the A12 (junction 18) take the Maldon Road towards Great Baddow, taking the first turning on the left-hand side into Brick Kiln Road. Follow this lane to the end turning right into Woodhill Road and pass St Andrew's Church, taking the next private lane adjoining the church grounds and the village hall. Follow this lane to the T-junction turning right where Thornbury will be found on the left-hand side. Postcode CM2 7SQ
  • EPC Rating: D
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: G