6 bedroom detached house for sale

Set within the historic coastal village of Point Clear and enjoying breathtaking south-westerly coastal views, this exceptional five/six bedroom detached residence offers an outstanding lifestyle opportunity with direct water frontage, mooring rights and beautifully maintained grounds approaching one third of an acre. Designed by Potton and constructed to a high specification, the property seamlessly combines striking architectural design with modern energy efficiency, achieving an impressive Energy Performance Rating of ‘A’. Features include underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, uPVC double glazing and solar panels, while the overall design provides generous, light-filled accommodation with vaulted ceilings and an oversized double garage.

An attractive open entrance porch with recessed downlighters leads to the front door and into a bright and spacious reception hall featuring tiled flooring, a cloaks cupboard, understairs storage and access to a cloakroom fitted with WC and wash hand basin. Positioned at the front of the property is a well-appointed guest double bedroom with its own en-suite shower room comprising a shower, wash hand basin and WC.

The hallway opens into the impressive main living space where expansive tiled flooring continues and a contemporary inset fireplace forms an attractive focal point. Bi-fold doors extend across the rear elevation, opening onto a terrace and framing uninterrupted views across the garden towards the coast. A recessed dining area adjoins the living space and could easily be enclosed to create a separate dining room if desired.

The beautifully designed kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a central island featuring quartz work surfaces, integrated storage, an induction hob with draw-down extractor and inset sink. Along one wall is an extensive range of cabinetry with further quartz work surfaces, drawers and integrated appliances including dual ovens, space for an American-style fridge/freezer and an integrated dishwasher. A separate utility room provides additional quartz work surfaces, sink, wall and base cupboards, plumbing for a washing machine, a wall-mounted gas-fired boiler and a double-glazed door leading to the outside.

The first floor continues to impress with a spacious landing featuring a striking vaulted ceiling reaching approximately 16 feet in height, double glazed windows, built-in storage cupboards and a walk-in airing cupboard. The principal bedroom suite mirrors the dramatic vaulted design with a similar 16-foot ceiling height, built-in wardrobes and bi-fold doors opening onto a covered balcony that captures the spectacular coastal outlook. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a walk-in shower and glass screen, WC, bidet and a vanity unit with wash hand basin and storage beneath.

The second bedroom is a generous double room with a walk-in cupboard, vaulted ceiling and a full-length window providing commanding coastal views. To the front of the property are two further double bedrooms with built-in storage; one is currently used as a gym and features a distinctive porthole window, while the other enjoys an impressive 15-foot vaulted ceiling illuminated by a full-height feature window. The fifth bedroom, currently arranged as a study, also benefits from built-in storage. The family bathroom is well equipped with a bath, corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin, bidet and WC.

Point Clear is a charming coastal location situated beyond St Osyth Lake, an area well known for its sailing and water sports, while the nearby Colne Point Nature Reserve offers miles of protected coastline and natural beauty. The village itself provides a local shop and community hall, while the historic village of St Osyth offers a wider range of everyday amenities including shops, public houses and restaurants, a primary school, church and the renowned St Osyth Priory and grounds.

The nearby town of Clacton-on-Sea provides secondary schooling and a broader range of shopping facilities including several supermarkets. Rail services are available from Great Bentley, approximately four miles away, providing connections to London, while the city of Colchester offers extensive retail parks, shopping centres and higher education facilities.