3 bedroom detached house for sale

A delectable Victorian home with enormous potential for expansion (stp), no immediate neighbours and stunning views over the River Blackwater

What we think at the Zoe Napier Group

This property really is a rare commodity, offering a fabulous opportunity for the incoming buyer to potentially expand the existing footprint (stp) and put their own stamp on the property. The location really is idyllic, nestled away at the end of a country lane, without any immediate neighbours and surrounded by some of the most sensational views over open countryside and the river Blackwater.

What The Owner Says

We purchased Wade Cottage to preserve the special ambience of Scarletts.

Scarletts is a hidden gem - a quiet collection of just nine character homes cherished by busy professionals and lovers of nature - this Victorian residence (c.1835) offers something truly special: space, seclusion, and soul.

Set at the peaceful end of a country lane, with no immediate neighbours and panoramic views over the River Blackwater, this south-facing haven sits within 0.52 acres of mature gardens, alive with birdlife and framed by open countryside. It is a property that invites calm, creativity, and connection to nature.

The home itself offers three generous double bedrooms, four reception areas, and a kitchen breakfast room filled with light. Professionally decorated and appointed, it holds a timeless charm - red brick fireplaces, triple-aspect rooms, and views that steal the breath. There’s ample space to extend or reimagine (STP), allowing the next owner to shape their own retreat without compromising the property’s inherent grace.

Outside, a tandem garage, extensive parking, and secluded gardens complete the picture. Imagine summer evenings under ancient trees, morning coffee with birdsong, and sunsets reflected in the still waters of the Blackwater.

For those seeking a home that feels a world away yet remains well connected - this is a rare opportunity. Scarlet’s has become a sanctuary for those drawn to quiet beauty and a slower pace of life, while nearby Maldon, Burnham-on-Crouch, and South Woodham Ferrers provide all essential amenities and excellent transport links to London

The Cottage: A Sanctuary in Scarletts

The Cottage offers a rare blend of space, seclusion, and soul within Scarletts, a hidden gem cherished by professionals and nature lovers. We acquired this Victorian residence (c.1835) to preserve the special, tranquil ambience of this exclusive collection of just nine character homes.

Unrivalled Location and Views

This south-facing haven is set on a peaceful country lane, boasting panoramic views over the River Blackwater. With no immediate neighbours, the property is a true retreat. It sits within 0.52 acres of mature, birdlife-filled gardens, framed by open countryside, inviting calm, creativity, and a deep connection to nature.

Elegant and Charming Interiors

The home itself is filled with light, featuring three generous double bedrooms, four reception areas, and a spacious kitchen/breakfast room. Professionally decorated, it retains a timeless charm, highlighted by red brick fireplaces, triple-aspect rooms, and breathtaking views from every window.

Potential for Personalisation

There is ample opportunity (STP) for the next owner to extend or reimagine the space, allowing them to shape their own perfect retreat without sacrificing the property's inherent grace.

Outdoor Space and Connectivity

Outside, the picture is completed by a tandem garage, extensive parking, and secluded gardens. Imagine tranquil summer evenings under ancient trees, morning coffee with birdsong, and stunning sunsets reflected in the still Blackwater.

For those seeking a world-away feel with excellent connectivity, Wade Cottage is a rare find. Scarletts offers a slower pace of life and quiet beauty, while the nearby towns of Maldon, Burnham-on-Crouch, and South Woodham Ferrers provide all essential amenities and strong transport links to London.

History & Background

Hidden within the private enclave of Scarletts - a quiet collection of just nine character homes cherished by busy professionals and lovers of nature - this Victorian residence (believed to be c.1835) offers something truly special: space, seclusion, and soul.

Set at the peaceful end of a country lane, with no immediate neighbours and panoramic views over the River Blackwater, this south-facing haven sits within 0.52 acres of mature gardens, alive with birdlife and framed by open countryside. It is a property that invites calm, creativity, and connection to nature.

The home itself offers three generous double bedrooms, four reception areas, and a kitchen, breakfast room filled with light. Though ready for modernisation, it holds timeless charm - red brick fireplaces, triple-aspect rooms, and views that steal the breath. There’s ample space to extend or reimagine (STP), allowing the next owner to shape their own retreat without compromising the property’s inherent grace.

Outside, a tandem garage, extensive parking, and secluded gardens complete the picture. Imagine summer evenings under ancient trees, morning coffee with birdsong, and sunsets reflected in the still waters of the Blackwater.

For those seeking a home that feels a world away yet remains well connected - this is a rare opportunity. Scarlet’s has become a sanctuary for those drawn to quiet beauty and a slower pace of life, while nearby Maldon, Burnham-on-Crouch, and South Woodham Ferrers provide all essential amenities and excellent transport links to London.

Setting & Location

The property is situated in a wonderfully quiet location at the end of a country lane in Scarlets within the quaint parish of Steeple, on the Dengie peninsula with its’ own public house, the area is popular with sailing enthusiasts and those who enjoy outdoor life being a short walk from the Ramsey Island 'wade', a quiet stretch of water and reeds that would appeal to birders.

The village enjoys a local convenience store, two public houses and a restaurant/takeaway. More comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities are available in the nearby towns of Maldon, South Woodham Ferrers and Burnham-on-Crouch. For the sailing or power boating enthusiast there are a range of sailing clubs along the River Blackwater with marinas at the nearby villages of Bradwell-on-Sea and Mayland. Rail services can be found along the Southminster branch line with direct services into London Liverpool Street (at peak times). The A130 is a short drive away giving easy access to the A13, A127, A12 and M25

Ground Floor Accommodation

The spacious entrance hall adjoins the shower room and separate cloakroom, whilst situated in the front elevation is the kitchen/ breakfast room, a bright and airy triple aspect room with useful pantry cupboard. The West wing of accommodation boasts a sitting room with delectable red brick open fireplace (currently blocked) that offers the perfect sanctuary for snuggling up in front of during the long, cold Winter months, with the adjacent family room providing access to the rear elevation of accommodation where the dining room and sun room enjoy splendid view over the grounds and surrounding countryside.

First Floor Accommodation

Stairs from the hallway rise to the first-floor accommodation, where the principal bedroom resides, a bright triple aspect room with breathtaking views over River Blackwater, whilst the remaining two bedrooms are both double rooms and are ably serviced by the spacious family bathroom.

Grounds

The property is approached via five bar timber gate that leads to an extensive driveway, offering ample off-street parking for numerous vehicles, whilst the detached tandem garage provides excellent storage space. The 0.52 acres are incredibly impressive, mostly laid to lawn with an abundance of mature trees and shrubs providing optimum seclusion and privacy

Agents Notes

• - Our client has completed a property questionnaire providing the buyer with more detail, allowing them to make a more informed offer, post viewing. Please request this through the selling agent.
  - The property is located within a conservation area.
  - A new boiler was fitted at the property in 2018.
  - The property is situated in Article 4 curtilage.

Services

Mains Water and electric

Oil fired central heating

Private Drainage