5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Elegant Five Bedroom Edwardian Semi-detached house
- Lounge / Diner, Kitchen / Breakfast Room, Conservatory
- Spacious Loft Conversion - bedroom / office or playroom
- Two bathrooms, three toilets
- West Facing Rear Garden
- Off Street Parking for 3 / 4 cars
- Short walk to the beach
- NO ONWARD CHAIN
For almost 20 years this has been an enjoyable and happy family home for our current vendors. An elegant three-storey, five bedroom, Edwardian home. Located at the southern end of Seaview Avenue. Tastefully decorated, light and spacious with high ceilings - typical of a house of this period. This is attractive home and only a short walk to the beach and waterfront. OFFERED WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN
HISTORY
Throughout the 18th and 19th Centuries, West Mersea was focused more on its fishing and boating activities and famous for its renowned Oysters. Only in the early 20th Century did it develop more residentially and start to become popular as a seaside resort and attraction for sailing. This house, which is just a short stroll from the beach, is believed to have been one of the first to be built on the avenue and would have originally been surrounded by farmland. One of the older ‘original’ houses on Seaview Avenue where there are a complementary mix of homes of all ages and all sizes.
This home has an intriguing past. Built around 1900 and at one time is thought to have been home to the famous writer Margery Allingham. It is likely that this was her family home where she is said to have gained inspiration for her first novel, the adventure story Blackkerchief Dick, published in 1923. Allingham, who was a writer of detective fiction, went on to be known for her tales featuring the gentleman sleuth Albert Campion.
ACCOMMODATION
Entered via an open porch, on the ground floor the property has a beautiful hall which is light with high ceilings, that leads to the large, bay-fronted lounge/diner, with features fireplace with integral log burning stove. This room has been converted from two separate rooms and further enhances the feeling of space. To the rear, originally two rooms – a kitchen and dining room, has now be opened up to create good size stylish kitchen/diner that leads to the conservatory and downstairs shower room. Light and opening up onto the rear decked patio the conservatory is a perfect area to relax at any time of the day - morning coffee and toast, snack for lunch or simply chilling out reading a latest novel or perhaps attempting to complete the Sunday crossword.
The main reception room and the kitchen/breakfast - dining room have been outstanding entertaining spaces, says our vendor. "We often have entertained 10 to 12 people”.
On the first floor are three double bedrooms, a single bedroom and the family bathroom. On the second floor, the current vendors undertook a superb loft conversion, which has great views over towards the sea. This can be a fifth bedroom, but currently used an office and second sitting room: there is plenty of space in here for a large corner sofa and desk, and, with Velux windows it is a lovely, light space to be in. It could be also be excellent for a teenager as a play room or games room. This room also has its own WC and hand basin.
Externally, to the front is a block paved driveway providing off street parking for multiple vehicles. The south west facing rear garden is safe and secure mainly laid to lawn with high hedging to three sides providing a high level of privacy and security, perfect haven for small children and/or the family dog. To the front of the rear garden is a generous decked patio that is a perfect area to relax and enjoy alfresco dining and summer barbeques.
LOCATION - A GENTLE PACE
One of the greatest pleasures of life at Seaview Avenue, however, is being able to stroll down to the beach after work. It is always very quiet down there and this is a fantastic way to de-stress. Mersea Island offers a gentle pace of life with its local shops, pubs, cafes and famous seafood restaurants. It is an ideal place to live for anyone who enjoys walking, cycling or sailing and is just a short drive from the A12, Colchester and stations with trains into London.
The island has a friendly and welcoming community with a variety of age groups and family sizes, with activities for all. You can either be integral and involved in some of the events and activities to be found, mainly surrounding the Yacht Club, Rugby or Football Club or, keep to yourself and enjoy a more private lifestyle.
TENURE - Freehold
COUNCIL TAX - D
LOCAL AUTHORITY - Colchester
SERVICES
Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage
Rooms
WHAT IS NEARBY
The island of Mersea lies to the South of Colchester between the Blackwater and Colne estuaries. Mersea Island has a flourishing and friendly community. This property is a short walk to the beach, town centre and anchorage. Amenities including local stores as well as Tesco and Co-Op Supermarkets, Doctors, Dentist, Vets and a local Primary School.
The island is ideal for any water sports enthusiasts and is home to very active kite sailing and microlight flying clubs. West Mersea is of course very well known for its yacht/sailing club, bars and restaurants, including the well renowned Company Shed and Oyster Bar. There are many sailing events taking place on the island throughout the year including the annual Regatta.
There are some beautiful and relaxing walks and cycle rides. To the East side of the island especially at Cudmore Grove, a 300-acre country park adjacent to the River Crouch, offering scenic walks with fantastic views over the country park and the river
WITHIN EASY REACH
For a health and leisure activities Bannatyne spa and health club near Layer de la Haye is a 15 minute drive. Five Lakes Golf and Country Club is 25 minutes
20 minute drive is Colchester and its high street shops, cafes and leisure facilities is within easy reach and there is also a good range of schools in both the private and public sector. Colchester has great access to the A12 and Colchester North Station offering direct link to London Liverpool Street with services running every 15 minutes.
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