6 bedroom detached house for sale

Windmill Cottage presents in outstanding condition, offering an exceptional flow of extended and beautifully enhanced living space. Light and airy throughout, the home enjoys a desirable south-facing orientation overlooking the formal rear gardens and a stunning, privately stocked fishing lake.

Internally, the property provides six generous bedrooms, three of which benefit from luxurious en-suite bath or shower rooms, with the remaining bedrooms served by a spacious family bathroom. The recently extended master suite is a true highlight, featuring glazed double doors that open onto a private balcony perfectly positioned to take in the captivating views across the formal gardens.

The ground floor showcases a superb farmhouse-style kitchen and breakfast room, with double doors leading directly onto the rear patio ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. A delightful dining room enjoys dual aspects to the front of the house, while the elegant sitting room features an exposed brick fireplace with inset wood burner, and double doors opening onto both the rear terrace and a charming garden room. The garden room, enjoying triple aspects across the grounds, seamlessly connects to the surrounding patio and the conservatory walkway, which in turn leads to the impressive indoor swimming pool complex. This exceptional leisure suite houses a heated pool measuring an impressive 38’11” x 22’10”, all presented in pristine condition.

Approached via a secure gated driveway, the property offers ample parking and access to a double garage with adjoining workshop. Further gated access opens onto the extensive rear patio, which flows effortlessly into the beautifully landscaped formal gardens beyond. The expansive lawns are framed by mature trees and hedging, ensuring exceptional privacy and tranquillity. A short stroll through the grounds reveals the magnificent, fully stocked private fishing lake a truly unique and serene feature, surrounded by mature specimen trees and offering complete seclusion.

Despite the idyllic rural feel, Windmill Cottage enjoys excellent proximity to local amenities and shops, as well as Chelmsford town centre, with its mainline rail connection to London. The property perfectly balances the peace and privacy of the Essex countryside with the convenience of modern living.