7 bed house for sale Mayes Lane, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4NJ
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About this property
A substantial and characterful Arts and Crafts-style residence extending to over 4,000 sq ft Mayesfield is an imposing detached residence designed by architect Frederick Wykeham Chancellor, dating from the early 20th century, displaying classic Arts and Crafts influences and a wealth of period detail. The house offers beautifully proportioned accommodation arranged over two generous floors, with features including leaded light windows, ornate mouldings to ceilings, exposed timber beams and impressive brick fireplaces. The welcoming reception hall, with its original staircase and brick-arched openings, sets the tone.
Key features
- Substantial Arts and Crafts residence
- 7 bedroom, 2 bathrooms
- 3 Reception rooms
- Potential for the creation self contained annex
- Mature plot about 1.5 acre
- Gated carriage driveway
- Highly regarded village of Danbury
Floorplan
Price guide
£434 per sq ft, above the middle of recent sales in CM3 (£314–£523, 10th–90th percentile, 1,337 sales over 24 months).
Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 1,337 homes sold in CM3 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in CM3 →
Location
Mayes Lane, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4NJ
- Council tax
- Band D (Approx £2,300/year)The agent has not stated the band, so band D is shown as the local reference: Chelmsford's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept. The actual band and any discounts change the bill.
Mortgage and stamp duty
A £1,575,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £350,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Historic sold prices nearby
HM Land Registry sales in CM3 4NJ. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wych Elm, Mayes Lane Detached | Detached | Feb 2025 | — | — | — | £1,010,000 |
| Russetts, Mayes Lane Detached | Detached | Jul 2022 | — | — | — | £1,320,000 |
| Mayes Cottage, Mayes Lane Detached | Detached | Jun 2014 | — | — | — | £550,000 |
| Russetts, Mayes Lane Detached | Detached | Dec 2004 | — | — | — | £687,500 |
| Mayes Cottage, Mayes Lane Detached | Detached | Feb 2000 | — | — | — | £235,000 |
| Greenacre, Mayes Lane Detached | Detached | May 1997 | — | — | — | £275,000 |
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