Ford End

Signpost Cottage is a captivating period home, Grade II listed, offering approximately 2,261 sq ft of versatile and characterful accommodation. With its steeply pitched, multi-gabled roof clad in traditional red clay tiles, gabled dormer windows and substantial red-brick chimney stack, the property has been sympathetically updated while retaining its historic vernacular character and architectural appeal. A wealth of original features includes exposed timber beams and traditional brick-built fireplaces, complemented by a warm and inviting atmosphere alongside the comforts of contemporary living.

The ground floor flows from a welcoming reception hall, with a layout well suited to modern family life. Two appealing reception rooms include the generous drawing room, with double doors opening to the rear garden, and a dining room, both showcasing original timber framing and connected by an impressive double-sided inglenook fireplace. A bespoke contemporary kitchen and breakfast room is beautifully appointed with sophisticated navy cabinetry, elegant contrasting worktops and a substantial central island, combining timeless style with practical family living. Herringbone flooring and an exposed brick wall housing a range cooker combine rustic character with a contemporary finish. A further family room provides a relaxed and light-filled space, with a feature fireplace fitted with a log burner and a door opening directly onto the garden.

The first floor provides four well-proportioned bedrooms, each reflecting the distinctive architecture of the cottage with vaulted ceilings and exposed timber framing. Three bedrooms and a family bathroom are arranged off the main landing, while a short flight of stairs leads to the fourth bedroom and a further bathroom.

The property is approached via a sweeping gated gravel driveway, providing ample off-road parking and leading to a substantial detached double garage. To the rear, a private paved terrace provides an attractive setting for al fresco dining and entertaining, opening onto a neatly maintained lawn bordered by mature trees and established planting. The garden creates a peaceful and verdant backdrop to this characterful family home.

General Local Authority: Chelmsford City Council Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating Council Tax: Band F EPC Rating: TBC Mobile and Broadband checker: Information can be found here https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/