4 bed detached house for sale

Wickham Bishops Road, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, Essex CM3

**** guide price: £900,000 - £1,000,000 ****
**** no onward chain ****

This character-filled detached farmhouse presents a rare opportunity to acquire a truly individual home, set within approximately 1.48 acres of beautifully established grounds in the highly desirable village of Hatfield Peverel. Surrounded by open countryside and mature woodland, the property offers a peaceful rural setting while remaining conveniently located within easy reach of the village High Street, local amenities, and Hatfield Peverel railway station, providing direct services to London Liverpool Street. Chelmsford City Centre is also just a short drive away, offering an extensive range of shopping, dining, and leisure facilities, along with excellent access to the A12.

This rarely available property offers significant scope for improvement and enhancement, allowing prospective buyers to create a substantial and distinctive family home tailored to their own requirements. The farmhouse itself provides generous and versatile accommodation, with a wealth of character features including bay windows, exposed wood flooring and beams, and log burners.

Internally, the property comprises a welcoming entrance hall leading to a selection of bright, spacious and versatile reception rooms, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, ample storage cupboards, and an aga, and is complemented by a separate utility room offering additional storage, a sink, and space for appliances including a washing machine, dishwasher, and fridge freezer. A shower room completes the ground floor accommodation.

To the first floor, there are well-proportioned double bedroom which benefits from attractive bay windows, along with a family bathroom.

Externally, the property is set within expansive, wrap-around grounds of approximately one acre, featuring mature trees, established gardens, and areas of woodland, creating a private and picturesque setting. A patio area sits adjacent to the farmhouse, ideal for outdoor dining and relaxation. Of particular note is the substantial detached barn, which benefits from light, power, and heating, as well as multiple access points, windows, and a cloakroom. This highly versatile space offers excellent potential for conversion or alternative uses, subject to the necessary planning permissions.

To the front, a large driveway provides ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles.

Palmer & Partners strongly recommend an early internal viewing to fully appreciate the unique setting, potential, and character of this exceptional property, and to avoid any disappointment.

Entrance Hall

Lounge

6.76 x 5.09

Snug

4.19 x 3.43

Study / Bedroom

4.80 x 2.73

Dining Room

4.33 x 3.98

Kitchen

4.33 x 3.23

Utility Room

2.50 x 3.23

Shower Room

First Floor Landing

Bedroom 1

4.20 x 4.05

Bedroom 2

4.18 x 3.46

Bedroom 3

3.76 x 2.73

Bathroom

Barn