4 bedroom detached house for sale

A deceptively spacious 2500 square foot family home with spacious two storey detached annexe    and glorious grounds of 0.42 acres (stls)

What We Think at The Zoe Napier Group

This property is a Tardis of epic proportions! As soon as you enter the property it immediately strikes you how appearances can be deceiving, with 2500 sq ft of accommodation, as well as a spacious 900 sq ft detached two storey annexe situated within the grounds it really does offer an awful lot of accommodation and is the perfect set up for a multi-generational family. Being located so close to Burham on Crouch station provides discerning commuters an opportunity to be in London in just over an hour.

What the owners say

This really has been a fantastic family home for 25 years and it has been so lovely having my father living in the annexe so close by. The garden has been a real passion of mine, and I am rather proud of it, in the Spring it really does comes alive, and the vegetable garden and wildlife area are the icing on the cake. I will desperately miss watching the wildlife coming into the garden to forage for food, but the time has come to downsize and offer the house for sale with no onward chain.

History & Background

A deceptively spacious 2500 square foot family home with spacious two storey detached annexe and glorious grounds of 0.42 acres (stls).

Originally believed to have been three farm workers cottages, the property was subsequently amalgamated into one spacious dwelling. The current owners subsequently added a two storey extension to the East elevation in 2001 and more recently a substantial first floor extension in 2010.

The spacious and versatile accommodation could be utilised in a variety of ways but currently consists of five reception rooms, spacious well-presented kitchen/ breakfast room and utility room, whilst there are four bedrooms and four bath/ shower rooms.

Situated to the rear is a self-contained and spacious two storey detached annexe, surrounded by glorious 0.42 acre grounds (stls) with no immediate neighbours either side of the property and beautiful views over undulating countryside.

Setting & Location

The property is situated on the outskirts of the popular village of Southminster on the Dengie peninsula. The town enjoys a library, several public houses, a primary school,  brewery, holiday park and a train station. St. Leonards' Chruch in the centre of town dates from the 15th century and historically the town used to hold an annual horse market.

Situated three miles South resides the popular town of Burnham on Crouch, a renowned coastal town lying on the north bank of the River Crouch. One of Britain’s leading places for Yachting with its famous Burnham Week that takes place during August. A historic town having had a significant role in both World Wars, it is now a popular coastal destination with thriving market and high street. A keen location for sports enthusiasts there is a golf course, sports centre, rugby, cricket and lawns bowling clubs. Burnham itself has a wide range of small supermarkets, shops, pubs, schooling and restaurants with amenities available in Maldon and South Woodham Ferrers.

Burnham on crouch station 1.8 miles (journey to London Liverpool Street 1h 10 mins) * Southminster Train Station 2 miles (journey time to London 1h & 15 mins *Maldon 11.8 miles * Chelmsford 22 miles * Stansted Airport 36.5 miles

Ground Floor Accommodation

Immediately as you enter the property you can’t help but be impressed by the entrance hall, an impressive and spacious ‘T’ shaped space with solid oak flooring and provides access to the original West elevation, where the generous sitting room resides. A generous dual aspect room with attractive fireplace with gas fire, perfect for snuggling up in the cold Winter months! The dining room is adjacent, whilst the study, fitted with an impressive range of furniture is an excellent space, ideal for discerning buyers that work from home. Situated in the rear of the property is the spacious kitchen/ breakfast room. Enjoying a range of custom made solid wood, hand painted traditional units with granite work surfaces and integrated appliances incorporating a large gas/electric range cooker with cupboard surround, handmade tiles and solid wood mantle shelf. The adjoining sun room is a lovely room with panoramic views over the grounds. The more recent East wing has a downstairs bedroom, cloakroom and utility room, additional reception room or bedroom 5 and family bathroom with jacuzzi bath and shower.

First Floor Accommodation

A curved mahogany staircase takes you up to the first floor where the principle bedroom, a particularly impressive and spacious room, benefits from a en suite shower room with under floor heating, Juliet balcony and adjoining dressing room. The remaining two bedrooms are both double rooms, located at the front and the rear of the house respectively and are serviced by the adjoining shower room, again with under floor heating.

Detached Annexe

Constructed by the current owners in 2005 this really is a fabulous space and could be utilised in a number of different ways whether that be housing teenagers, au pairs, elderly relatives, or alternatively could quite conceivably be an ideal work for home office should you run your business from home. The accommodation incorporates large sitting room, open plan kitchen, double bedroom with en suite shower room on the ground floor, whilst there is a large games room/ further bedroom on the first floor.

Grounds

The property is approached via a large brick paved driveway offering off street parking for numerous vehicles, with detached double garage. The grounds are a particular feature of the property, in all extending to 0.42 acres (stls) and are a veritable gardeners paradise !

A Gate leads to well established vegetable garden approx 50’x50’, enclosed with native hedging and fencing. Brick paths divide the 4 good sized vegetable beds leading to a 15’ greenhouse and large fruit frame. Compost bins, storage shelter and enclosure for overwintering. There is also an established approx 60’x50’ wild life area planted with mature native hedging and trees. Native woodland plants surround a wildlife pond with decking, with paths around the area.

The immediate garden is south facing allowing you to bathe in the sun all day and extremely secluded, boasting a plethora of mature shrubs and trees, many evergreen  for all year interest. The flower beds are mostly planted with cottage style hardy perennials. A large patio perfect for barbecues with lawn leading to another pond surrounded by stoned paths and ornamental grasses for low maintenance. The garden wraps around the house providing evening sun on another patio with more paths leading to a second greenhouse, shed and lychgate.

Agents Notes

• Our client has completed a Propertymark questionnaire/declaration for potential buyers to make an informed offer. This information includes details about some former root damage which has since been rectified. Please request details from the sole selling agent.
• Local Authority: Maldon
• The current owner has informed us that The Rose public house located near to the property has permanently closed.
• Solar Panels: - We are informed that solar photovoltaics (Solar PV system) are fitted to this property and would advise interested parties to refer to the Energy Performance Certificate, your solicitor or surveyor for further clarification and information.

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