5 bedroom detached house for sale

A deceptively spacious 3916 sq ft family residence with delightful South facing grounds of 0.30 acres (stls)

What we think at the Zoe Napier Group

This fabulous property is incredibly deceptively spacious and with 3916 square feet of versatile accommodation on offer it really does offer a fantastic bang for your buck! The icing on the cake is the impressive self-contained annexe, forming an entire wing of the property and providing an enviable level of privacy and independence. This outstanding arrangement is ideal for multi-generational living, perfectly suited to older family members, teenagers, and guests alike.

What The Owners say

This truly has been a labour of love for us, and we have thoroughly enjoyed extending and refurbishing the property. It has been wonderful to live in a home capable of comfortably accommodating three generations of our family, each enjoying their own independence and privacy, whilst being within such a short walk of the parade of shops and marina has been invaluable.

History & Background

This sprawling, high-specification family residence is believed to have originally been constructed in the 1950s, with a series of thoughtful and substantial additions completed in 2022. The result is a beautifully appointed home offering deceptively spacious and highly versatile accommodation, capable of being configured in a variety of ways to suit the needs of the incoming purchaser.

The ground floor is particularly impressive, featuring a stunning vaulted sitting room, spacious, recently fitted high-specification kitchen/breakfast room, generous utility room, study, three well-proportioned double bedrooms and a contemporary family bathroom. The annexe accommodation includes impressive sitting room/ kitchen, double bedroom and en suite shower room. To the first floor, the home continues to impress with an outstanding principal bedroom suite, served by an adjoining high-specification bathroom.

Externally, the property enjoys an exceptionally wide frontage, with a substantial carriage driveway providing off-street parking for numerous vehicles. Further benefits include a spacious detached double garage and impressive south-facing grounds extending to approximately 0.30 acres (stls).

Setting & Location

The property situated along Imperial Avenue within the popular village of Mayland, on the Dengie peninsula an area popular with sailing enthusiasts and those who enjoy outdoor life. Within the village are two village halls, playing field, local facilities including a small supermarket/convenience store, a pet supplies store, Post Office, cash point, eateries including the waterfront Blackwater Bistro, pubs, shops, doctor’s surgery, primary school and a nursery. The village has 3 sailing clubs; Maylandsea Bay, Blackwater Marina and Harlow & Blackwater, which are located on the banks of Mundon Creek, a tidal tributary of the river Blackwater.

The popular sailing town of Burnham on Crouch is just 6 miles away offering a wider range of amenities, historic sailing clubs and a branch line train station with services into London Liverpool Street (journey time around 68 minutes); alternative rail services can be found in Althorne which is just 4.1 miles distance. The Three Rivers Golf and Country Club is within 6 miles, and the charming market town of Maldon is within 9 miles. Alternative mainline rail services can be found in Wickford (14 miles) London Liverpool Street 40 minutes.

Ground Floor Accommodation

Upon entering the property, the elongated entrance hall is flanked by two well-proportioned double bedrooms, study, family room and a family bathroom, which boasts a recently fitted high-specification suite measuring 3.6m by 3.1m, comprising a spacious double walk-in shower, bath, WC and his-and-hers wash hand basins.

Situated to the rear elevation is the impressive kitchen— a magnificent space featuring separate dining area, a comprehensive range of fitted high-specification units with quartz work surfaces, integral Neff dish washer, fridge, three ovens and two hobs, an aspirational central island and bi-fold doors opening onto the rear sun terrace, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. An adjoining pantry cupboard and oversized utility room provide excellent additional storage and practicality.

The sitting room is located within the west wing of the accommodation and is quite breathtaking, showcasing elegant, panelled walls, and a stunning vaulted ceiling that undoubtedly provides the room’s wow factor. This inviting space offers the perfect sanctuary for relaxing during the colder winter months.

The self-contained annexe is truly the icing on the cake, featuring an open-plan sitting room/kitchen — a superb dual-aspect space filled with natural light and benefitting from French doors opening onto the patio area. The adjoining double bedroom is beautifully complemented by a spacious en-suite shower room, measuring 3.6m by 3m with double walk in shower, offering an ideal arrangement for guests or extended family.

First Floor Accommodation

From the ground floor there are two staircases that provide access to two independent wings of accommodation. The first leads to the principal bedroom, a splendid room with potential to create a fabulous South facing balcony area, whilst along the hall is a high specification shower room, measuring 2.1m x 2.4m with double walk in shower and a loft area that could quite easily be converted into an additional bedroom if required (stp). The second staircase provides access to a further well-proportioned bedroom, offering additional flexibility for family living or guest accommodation.

Grounds

The property is approached via a generous shingle carriage driveway, providing ample off-street parking for numerous vehicles and access to a double detached garage with power and lighting connected. Dual gated side access leads to the rear, where an expansive, recently fitted south-facing sun terrace offers the perfect setting for entertaining family and friends while enjoying the sun throughout the day. A detached sunroom provides an ideal retreat for relaxation during the winter months. The central section of the grounds is predominantly laid to lawn, while the rear section features large summerhouse, greenhouse and raised sleeper flower beds, perfect for cultivating a vegetable patch or ornamental planting. In all the property grounds extend to 0.30 acres (stls).

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

Services

Mains water, electric and drainage.

Gas fired central heating.

Council Tax band F