Cranswick Lodge sits just over 9 miles south-east of Chelmsford, pairing countryside calm with excellent commuter convenience, while also being only a few miles from Maldon town. Maldon is renowned for its historic harbour and attractive promenade, boutique shops, retail park, leisure centre and gym, along with a varied selection of restaurants, cafés and bars. Cold Norton itself is surrounded by characterful villages, traditional pubs and a choice of well-regarded schools. Chelmsford offers a comprehensive city centre with excellent educational and recreational amenities, and the A130 is readily accessible for links to Chelmsford, Southend and the A13.
A truly state-of-the-art residence, Cranswick Lodge has been finished to exacting standards and thoughtfully planned for modern family life. The accommodation is exceptionally light and versatile, with a natural flow of space suited to both everyday living and entertaining.
Electric gates open onto an expansive tarmac driveway with off-street parking for 10+ vehicles. A lawned front garden, mature trees and established borders provide natural screening and a private, executive feel.
The reception hall is approached via a contemporary oak front door with glazed insert, framed by full-height glass panels. Recessed spotlights and large marble tiles set a refined tone, with doors leading to the principal ground floor rooms.
The indoor swimming pool creates a superb leisure space, featuring ceiling spotlights, a statement roof lantern and fitted wall lighting. Double glazed windows bring in natural light, while ventilation and an integrated sound system enhance comfort. French doors open to the rear, complemented by split-face wall tiling, tiled flooring and an electric pool cover. The pool changing facilities are finished to a high standard with spotlights, floor-to-ceiling tiling and an obscured double glazed window, together with a heated towel rail, extractor fan, chrome fittings, wall-hung WC and wall-mounted basin.
The drawing room is accessed via double part-glazed doors and offers ceiling lighting, two rear windows and French doors opening to the garden. A feature fireplace provides an elegant focal point, complemented by polished wooden flooring.
Currently offering excellent flexibility as a gym or playroom, this room is bright and versatile with spotlights, a rear window and polished wooden flooring. Double doors open through to the breakfast room.
The breakfast room is ideal for family life, with spotlights overhead, French doors to the side and internal double doors to the conservatory. Large-format contemporary tiled flooring continues the sleek finish.
The kitchen is a striking, high specification space with spotlights and side windows. High gloss cabinetry is paired with quartz worktops and matching splashback, alongside a double sink, two integrated double ovens an additional single oven, microwave/steamer, wine chiller and space for an American-style fridge freezer. A statement island incorporates an induction hob and breakfast bar seating for up to eight.
Off the kitchen, a generous utility room continues the same finish with spotlights, gloss units and granite worktops. A side door and window provide garden access, with a sink and space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and an additional American-style fridge freezer.
Positioned to the front of the home, the dining room features a box bay window plus a side window, tiled flooring and a feature fireplace, making it ideal for entertaining.
The home comprises six bedrooms, three with en-suite facilities, creating an excellent layout for family and guests. Spotlights, fitted carpeting and attractive outlooks run throughout, with some rooms enjoying French doors opening to a balcony.
A dedicated cinema room in the attic provides a superb entertaining space with recessed spotlights, a sky and star effect ceiling and a built-in entertainment bar. Two side windows provide natural light when desired, with four chrome radiators and fitted carpeting for comfort.
To the rear, a beautiful, large garden is laid mainly to lawn, with mature shrubs and trees providing structure, screening and seclusion. Ideal for summer gatherings and day-to-day enjoyment, with a children’s play area positioned to the rear. In addition, the garden benefits from a substantial concrete base, purpose-built and ideal for stables, with electric and water connected. A water pipe and tap have been built directly into the base, offering excellent potential for equestrian use or further outbuildings, subject to any necessary consents.
Entrance Hall
A contemporary oak front door with a glazed insert, flanked by full height glass panels, opens into a spacious entrance hall. Recessed spotlights and large marble floor tiles create a crisp, luxurious first impression, with doors leading to all principal ground floor rooms.
WC
Finished with recessed ceiling spotlights, this beautifully presented WC features obscured double glazed windows to the front for natural light and privacy. Floor to ceiling tiling creates a crisp, high end feel, complemented by a wall mounted heated towel rail, extractor fan, and chrome fittings throughout. The suite includes a wall mounted WC and a wall mounted sink for a clean, contemporary finish.
Pool Changing/Shower Room
With spotlights set into the ceiling, this stylish shower room features a box bay window plus an additional front facing window. Floor to ceiling tiling enhances the sleek finish, alongside a low level WC, wall mounted sink, and a generous walk in double shower with rainfall showerhead. Chrome fittings complete the look.
Swimming Pool
This superb pool area is finished with ceiling spotlights, a striking sky lantern and fitted wall lighting. Double glazed windows to the front and side aspects, ventilation and an integrated sound system enhance both comfort and ambience. Double glazed French doors lead out to the rear, complemented by split faced wall tiling to the side, tiled flooring throughout, and an electric pool cover.
Drawing Room
Accessed via double part glazed doors, this beautifully presented space offers fitted ceiling lighting, two double glazed rear windows and double glazed French doors to the rear. A feature fireplace sits at the heart of the room, set against polished wooden flooring with underfloor heating.
Gym
Finished with ceiling spotlights, a double glazed window to the rear aspect, and polished wooden flooring throughout. Convenient double doors leading to adjoining breakfast room.
Breakfast Room
With spotlights to the ceiling, this space features double glazed French doors to the side aspect and internal double doors leading to the conservatory, complemented by large format contemporary tiled flooring with underfloor heating throughout.
Kitchen
With spotlights to the ceiling and double glazed side windows, this sleek kitchen is fitted with high gloss wall and base cabinetry and quartz worktops with matching splashback. Features include a double sink with chrome mixer tap, two integrated double ovens, an additional single oven, a steamer/microwave, and wine cooler there is also space for an American fridge freezer. A statement central island provides a granite topped workspace with induction hob and an impressive breakfast bar seating up to eight, complemented by tiled flooring with underfloor heating.
Conservatory
With a fitted ceiling light and double glazed windows to every aspect, the room is filled with natural light. French doors to the side lead out to the rear garden, complemented by part exposed brickwork, tiled flooring, and two air conditioning units.
Utility Room
With spotlights to the ceiling, this practical space features a double glazed door and window to the side aspect, offering side access to the rear garden. High gloss wall and base cabinetry is paired with granite worktops and a coordinated splashback, alongside a sink with chrome mixer tap. There is space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and an American fridge freezer, with tiled flooring continuing through to complement the kitchen area.
Dining/Sitting Room
Beautifully positioned to the front of the home, the dining room features a fitted ceiling light, a double glazed box bay window to the front aspect and an additional double glazed window to the side, allowing plenty of natural light. Finished with tiled flooring with underfloor heating and centred around a feature fireplace, it is an ideal space for both everyday dining and entertaining.
Boiler Room / WC
With spotlights to the ceiling and an obscured double glazed side window, this space is finished with tiled flooring to complement the kitchen and utility. High gloss storage cupboards provide practical storage, alongside a low level WC and a vanity unit sink with chrome mixer tap.
Bedroom One
With spotlights to the ceiling, the room offers double glazed French doors to the rear aspect leading to a balcony, plus two double glazed side windows. A feature fireplace creates a focal point, complemented by fitted carpeted with underfloor heating, the bedroom also has a air conditioning unit for year round comfort.
Ensuite To Bedroom One
With spotlights to the ceiling, this luxury En-suite is finished with floor to ceiling wall tiling and tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Features include a chrome wall mounted heated towel rail, wall hung WC, double vanity unit, an impressive jacuzzi bath, and a double walk in rainfall shower, complemented by chrome fittings throughout. The ensuite also has a wall mounted TV above the bath and sound system to connect to tv, radio or bluetooth.
Dressing Room To Bedroom One
A functional dressing room featuring recessed ceiling spotlights and fitted wardrobes that maximise storage while maintaining a sleek, uncluttered finish. Completed with fitted carpeting throughout for a warm, luxurious feel.
Bedroom Two
Recessed ceiling spotlights enhance the light, contemporary feel, with double glazed French doors to the front aspect opening onto a Juliet balcony. Two further front facing windows sit either side, flooding the room with natural light, while wooden laminate flooring with underfloor heating and also has a air conditioning unit for comfort throughout the seasons.
Dressing Room To Bedroom Two
Ceiling spotlights and a double glazed side window bring in plenty of natural light. The room benefits from two fitted cupboards for practical storage and is finished with soft fitted carpets throughout. A connecting door provides direct access to the en-suite, ideal for everyday convenience.
Bedroom Three
Ceiling spotlights and double glazed side windows create a bright, modern feel, complemented by practical laminate flooring with underfloor heating the bedroom also has a air conditioning unit for year round comfort. A connecting door provides direct access to the en suite, ideal for everyday convenience.
Dressing Room To Bedroom Three
Ceiling spotlights and a double glazed side window bring in plenty of natural light. The room benefits from two fitted cupboards for practical storage and is finished with soft fitted carpets throughout.
Jack & Jill Ensuite
A beautifully finished bathroom with recessed ceiling spotlights and obscured double glazed windows to both side aspects, providing excellent natural light and privacy. Part tiled walls and tiled flooring create a sleek, contemporary look, complemented by a chrome wall mounted towel rail and a wall mounted WC. The suite includes a double vanity unit, a striking freestanding contemporary bath with freestanding chrome mixer taps, and a generous walk in double shower with a rainfall showerhead. Additionally this ensuite has an integrated sound system and can be connect to radio or bluetooth.
Bedroom Four
With spotlights set into the ceiling, the room enjoys natural light from a double glazed side window and is completed with fitted carpets with underfloor heating throughout the bedroom also has a air conditioning unit for year round comfort.
Bedroom Five
Recessed ceiling spotlights enhance the light and airy feel, with double glazed windows to the rear and side aspects bringing in plenty of natural light. The room is finished with fitted carpeting and underfloor heating along with an air conditioning unit for a comfortable, refined finish.
Family Bathroom
A beautifully appointed family En-suite featuring recessed ceiling spotlights and a luxurious finish of floor to ceiling marble wall tiling, complemented by tiled flooring. A double glazed window to the rear aspect provides natural light, while the suite includes a low level WC and two wall mounted basins with chrome mixer taps. There is also a family bath with chrome taps and shower attachment, a wall mounted heated towel rail, and a generous walk in double shower with rainfall showerhead, finished with chrome fittings throughout.
Attic Room 1
With fitted ceiling lighting and double glazed windows to both the front and rear aspects, the room enjoys excellent natural light throughout the day. Finished with fitted carpets, it offers a comfortable, well balanced space suited to a range of uses.
Attic Cinema Room
Designed for relaxed evenings and entertaining, the cinema room features recessed ceiling spotlights with a striking sky and star effect lighting detail set into the ceiling. Two double glazed windows to the side aspect provide natural light when required, while four chrome radiators add a sleek, contemporary touch. Finished with fitted carpeting throughout for comfort and acoustic warmth.
2nd Floor Bathroom
With spotlights to the ceiling and a rear facing double glazed window, this bathroom is bright and well appointed. Part tiled walls, granite surfaces and a tiled floor provide a contemporary look, alongside a low level WC and a feature sink with chrome mixer tap. A radiator and a family bath with overhead shower complete the space.
Garden Store
Outbuilding Room 1
The space is defined by a striking part vaulted ceiling, finished with discreet recessed spotlights that create a crisp, gallery style.
To the front aspect, double glazed bi-fold doors bring in excellent natural light and open wide for effortless indoor to outdoor living. A second set of French doors is complemented by an apex window to the side, adding height, character, and an extra wash of daylight, while two double glazed rear windows further enhance the bright, airy atmosphere. Underfoot, the garage is elevated with smart PVC interlocking floor tiles, delivering a clean, durable finish with a premium, showroom quality look.
Outbuilding Room 2
Recessed spotlights set into a wooden panelled ceiling to create a warm, premium feel with excellent illumination. Smooth plastered walls elevate the space making it ideal for a home gym, workshop, studio space, or simply immaculate storage. Completing the look, PVC interlocking garage flooring provides a smart, durable surface with a crisp showroom style finish
Rear Garden
Set behind the home is an impressive, large garden laid to lawn, with well-stocked borders of mature shrubs and trees that add structure, screening, and a sense of seclusion.
The space is ideal for summer gatherings and everyday enjoyment, and the children’s play area positioned to the rear makes it perfect for family life while maintaining a calm, luxurious feel across the main lawn.
Front Garden
A truly impressive arrival, with electric gated access opening onto an expansive tarmac driveway offering exceptional off-street parking for 10+ vehicles. The setting is complemented by a garden laid to lawn, framed by mature trees and well established shrub borders that provide natural screening and a wonderful feeling of seclusion, giving the home a private, executive presence.
Garage
