3 bed detached house for sale

Gordon Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2

A three bedroom detached family home on a substantial plot with potential to extend (STP).

Description
Presented to the market for the first time in 40 years, the house was constructed in the 1950s and is set on a generous plot, offering potential to extend (subject to planning).

The property is well presented throughout and comprises to the ground floor a welcoming entrance hall providing access to the principal ground floor rooms, together with a convenient cloakroom/WC. The sitting room is positioned to the front of the house and offers a comfortable reception space with a pleasant bay window that allows for excellent natural light.

To the rear, the dining/family room forms the heart of the home, creating an ideal environment for both everyday living and entertaining. This space connects to the kitchen, which is fitted with a range of units and work surfaces and enjoys a practical layout for day-to-day use. Beyond, a generous conservatory spans the width of the property, providing a bright and versatile additional reception area with direct views and access to the garden.

An integral garage is accessed internally and offers excellent storage or potential for further adaptation, subject to the necessary consents.

The first floor landing leads to three bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom is a well proportioned double room overlooking the rear aspect, while bedroom two is another spacious double positioned to the front. Bedroom three provides a comfortable single room, ideal for use as a nursery, guest room or home office. The family bathroom is fitted with a bath, wash basin and WC.

Externally, the property sits on a substantial plot with an established rear garden, off-street parking to the front via two separate driveways - one leads to the garage and the other to another detached outbuilding/garage via double gates.

Services
Mains services connected.

Location
Living on Gordon Road places you in a well-established residential area of southern Chelmsford where daily services are within easy reach on foot as well as by bus or car.

Within the area are Moulsham High and Infant schools, Mildmay Primary School, Oaklands Infant and Beehive Lane Community Primary.

For primary healthcare and routine gp needs, Moulsham Lodge Surgery is approximately 670 yards from the postcode, making it convenient for appointments. Other gp practices and medical services are scattered within around 1 mile or so of Gordon Road, and the closest hospital facility, The Chelmsford Private Day Surgery Hospital, is roughly 1 mile away.

Shopping and everyday services are also quite accessible. Within about 0.3–0.4 miles there are convenience stores including a Co-op and a Tesco, and a small local parade of shops is noted in the area offering a chemist, newsagents and other everyday amenities. Large supermarkets and broader retail options, including the main city centre shopping areas like High Chelmer and Meadows Shopping Centre, are slightly further but still a short bus ride or a longer walk away.

When it comes to public transport, the nearest mainline railway station is Chelmsford Station, about 1.4 miles from Gordon Road. This station is served by frequent trains on the Greater Anglia network, with direct services into London Liverpool Street taking around 35 minutes, which makes Chelmsford a popular commuter base for people working in London. Regular local buses run through the Moulsham Lodge area and along nearby main roads, linking Gordon Road with the city centre, the train station and other parts of Chelmsford, so even without a car you can access key transport links.

Square Footage: 1,328 sq ft



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