5 bed detached house for sale

The Ridge, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex CM3

Private woodland setting in The Ridge with planning permission for contemporary redevelopment

Description
Set within a plot approaching one acre and bordered to the southern and western boundaries by woodland, the property occupies a private road position within the established “The Ridge” area of Little Baddow. The existing house extends to approximately 2,516 sq ft, excluding the detached garage/outbuilding.

Re-development
Planning permission was granted in November 2025 (Ref: 25/01174/ful) for the extension and remodelling of the existing dwelling to create a contemporary family home extending to approximately 4,000 sq ft.

The approved design reconfigures the accommodation to maximise the outlook across the gardens and adjoining woodland. The proposed ground floor layout includes an entrance hall with vaulted ceiling, study, shower room, dual aspect sitting room, snug and an open-plan kitchen/dining/family room arranged to the rear elevation with views across the grounds. A utility room and gym complete the proposed ground floor accommodation.

The proposed first floor arrangement provides a principal bedroom suite and guest suite, both with dressing areas and en suite facilities, together with two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Existing Property
For purchasers seeking immediate occupation, the existing accommodation offers a versatile arrangement extending across two floors. The ground floor comprises an entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, breakfast room and kitchen, together with a separate lounge. An additional wing incorporates two ground floor bedrooms, one served by an en suite shower room, together with a utility room and separate WC facilities, providing scope for ancillary accommodation for dependent relatives or independent living requirements.

The first floor provides three further bedrooms and a family bathroom accessed from a central landing.

Outside
A detached garage/outbuilding extends to approximately 377 sq ft, with the overall accommodation totalling approximately 2,893 sq ft.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage via septic tank

Location
Little Baddow is a pretty village with two public houses (The Generals Arms and The Rodney), a highly recommended preparatory school (Elm Green), a village hall, two long established churches and a sports ground and clubhouse, which is home to a local cricket club in the summer months.

A wider collection of shopping facilities can be found in the city of Chelmsford approximately 6 miles to the west. Chelmsford has excellent choice of facilities including a bustling shopping centre, two outstanding grammar schools, a station on the main line into London Liverpool Street and access onto the A12.

Danbury itself is surrounded by a wealth of National Trust wood and heath land, including the historic landscape of Danbury Park (a former medieval deer park) and boasts an extensive range of local shops, amenities and schools (including Heathcote Preparatory School and Nursery).

Square Footage: 2,610 sq ft

Acreage:
1 Acres