5 bedroom detached house

A superb five-bedroom detached modern family home set within an exclusive, tranquil cul-de-sac of only five homes in the sought-after village of Great Totham. This stylish home, built around 20 years ago, offers spacious, well-thought-out accommodation spread over two levels and boasts three reception rooms, a modern kitchen/breakfast room, a utility, five bedrooms, two with en-suite and family bathroom.

Externally, the property features a secure, south-facing rear garden—ideal for children and pets—with a raised decking area perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Parking is provided by a block-paved driveway leading to a double garage, which also offers potential for conversion into extra living space, such as a gym or playroom.

Great Totham is a vibrant community known for its renowned primary school and is within the catchment area for Chelmsford Grammar. Residents also benefit from close proximity to local amenities including the village hall, shop, public houses, and daily conveniences, with Witham mainline station just over four miles away for easy commuting to London Liverpool Street in approximately 45 minutes. Enjoying a mix of modern living and traditional charm, this property represents an ideal family haven in a friendly and well-connected village setting—all offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN

WHAT’S NEARBY
Great Totham is a respectable Essex Village, south of the City of Colchester set between the village of Tiptree and the historic waterside town of Maldon. With two public houses, a village shop and post office, primary school, village hall and village cricket green. There is a very friendly village community, mixture of families, older and young couples and, activities for all age groups.

There are also three local farm shops offering a range of local and fresh products, including sea food at the nearby Great Braxted Farm Shop

Great Totham is well known for the local primary school, which maintains a very high standard of education. Witham or Tiptree offer a choice of secondary schools or private schooling at Maldon Court Prep School in Maldon or Holmwood House in Stanway Colchester, approximately 10 and 20 minute drive respectively.

Nearby Heybridge Basin is a haven for sailing and boat lovers, while the market town of Maldon is also within easy reach with plenty to do for the maritime enthusiast. The district is also rich in wildlife and has many natural attractions including Salt Water Marsh
Maldon also has its promenade park and historic quay and the enjoyable sea wall walks at nearby Heybridge Basin and Goldhanger.

For daily essentials the village does have its post office and shop but within a mile is a One Stop shop and post office at Wickham Bishops, plus a hairdressers and beauty salon, tea rooms and Italian restaurant. Wickham Bishops also have a tennis club, scout hut and various amateur clubs including bridge, badminton and drama.

For weekly shopping Tiptree or Maldon have a good selection of boutique shops and supermarkets, both within 4 miles. Maldon having the wider selection including Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Asda and Marks and Spencer ‘Simply Food’. Tiptree and Maldon both offer a variety of public houses, eateries and take-away facilities, doctors and dentists.

For health and leisure and golfing the clubs and courses at Braxted Park, Benton Hall and the Five Lakes Country Club. Benton Hall, a 10 minute drive, has a superb mix of golf and leisure facilities (including indoor pool) and in-house restaurant.

WITHIN EASY REACH
The historical City of Colchester is a 20 minute drive north and provides a wider range of boutique shops and larger national stores, plus a wider range of amenities and services. Equally the City of Chelmsford, which is south of the village and 25 minute drive does offer comparable services and shopping as Colchester.

The nearest railway stations are Witham or Kelvedon which have a fast and frequent service to London Liverpool Street. Witham being the primary choice, just over 4 miles drive to the station, then 45 minutes to London Liverpool Street. Access to the A12 North and South is a 10 minute drive. The M25 is to the south west with a journey time by road of approximately 40 minutes.

Great Totham does fall into the catchment for both Chelmsford Grammar Schools - KEGS and County High School for Girls, with local pickup bus services. There are also buses to Colchester Royal Grammar School and the Girls High School. The Independent school at New Hall, Boreham is only a 15 minute/just over 10 mile journey by car.

For true sailing enthusiasts nearby Tollesbury and Mersea Island provide a variety of facilities and moorings.