* OPEN COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS*A unique opportunity has arisen to purchase " The Church " a property full of character which is situated in the attractive, semi-rural village of Steeple. Locally, there are picturesque walks along the sea wall and several pleasant village pubs as well as local amenities.

The accommodation includes a spacious entrance hall with doors to the boot room, re-fitted ground floor shower room and an impressive lounge with vaulted ceiling's and mezzanine balcony. A further door from the lounge leads to the inner hallway with stairs up to the first floor landing. There is also access through to the well presented kitchen/diner measuring 31'9" x 13'5".

The property features a private bedroom accessed via a separate staircase via the boot room. The staircase situated within the inner hall provides access to two double bedrooms, a re-fitted family bathroom and the mezzanine/library/bedroom four.

Externally the property boasts an extensive driveway providing off road parking for numerous vehicle to the front and side, as well as a newly built double garage. To the rear of the property there is a decked seating area overlooking the extensive garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of fruit trees including an apple tree, pear tree and plum tree as well as various flowers and shrubs. There are two summer houses with power and lighting connected with seating areas to the front, as well as a brick built outbuilding.

Whilst the church has been well kept by the current owner and undergone maintenance, there are still some works that could be carried out to benefit the property.

Viewing comes highly recommended to fully appreciate this beautiful listing and the size and standard of the accommodation on offer.

Distances - Southminster Railway Station - 3.5 miles
Ormiston Rivers Academy - 5.3 miles
Burnham-on-Crouch - 6.0 miles
Maldon - 10.4 miles
London Southend Airport - 23.7 miles

(All mileages are approximate).

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - Original wooden double doors. Tiled flooring. Radiator. Doors to shower room, boot room and lounge.

Shower Room - Obscure wooden window to side. Re-fitted three piece suite comprising large shower cubicle with attachments, low level WC and wash hand basin. Inset spotlights. Part tiled walls. Tiled flooring. Radiator.

Boot Room/Inner Hallway - Wooden window to side. Radiator. Space for wardrobe. Wooden stairs to bedroom one with storage below.

First Floor -

Bedroom Two - 5.5m x 2.7m (18'0" x 8'10") - Wooden window to front. Wooden flooring. Radiator.

Ground Floor -

Lounge - 5.74m x 5.53m (18'9" x 18'1") - An impressive and spacious room with a vaulted ceiling. Dual aspect wooden windows to both sides. Inset spotlights. Feature multi-fuel burner. Wooden flooring. TV point. Radiators. Door to inner hall/study.

Inner Hall/Study - 5.54m x 2.72m (18'2" x 8'11") - Timber wall Panelling. Spotlights. Wooden stairs to first floor. Doors to :-

Kitchen/Diner - 9.7m x 4.1m (31'9" x 13'5") - Duel aspect wooden windows to both sides. Wooden units fitted to eye and base level with laminate work surfaces. Stainless steel 1 1/2 sink with drainer and tiled splashbacks. Solid fuel Aga (to remain). Integrated double electric oven and four ring hob. Space for American style fridge-freezer, washing machine and dryer. Island with breakfast bar and matching work surfaces. Larder cupboard. Inset spotlights. Feature log burner. TV point. Radiator. Solid wood flooring. Space for dining table set and sofa. French doors leading to rear garden.

First Floor -

Landing - Solid wooden stairs to ground floor. Inset spotlights. Doors to bedrooms and bathroom. Opening to :-

Mezzanine/Library/Bedroom Four - 5.5m x 2.7m (18'0" x 8'10") - Solid wood balcony overlooking the lounge. Dual aspect wooden windows to both sides. Wooden flooring.

Bedroom One - 4.1m x 3.8m (13'5" x 12'5") - Wooden Velux window to front. Inset spotlights. Storage cupboard.

Bedroom Three - 4.1m x 3.8m (13'5" x 12'5") - Wooden Velux window to front. Inset spotlights. TV point. Storage cupboard.

Family Bathroom - Wooden Velux window to rear. Re-fitted three piece suite comprising panelled bath with shower attachments, low level WC and wash hand basin. Part tiled walls. Featured exposed brick. Wood effect flooring. Inset spotlights. Heated towel rail.

Exterior -

Rear Garden - Commencing with a decked seating area overlooking the garden which is laid to lawn with a variety of fruit trees including an apple tree, pear tree and plum tree as well as various flowers and shrubs. Hedged borders. Outside lighting. Access to frontage.

Summer House One - Decked seating area to front, power and light connected.

Summer House Two - Second summer house to the rear of the garden with a block paved seating area to front.

Brick Outbuilding - Two entrance doors.

Double Garage - 7.23m x 5.69m (23'8" x 18'8" ) - Two sets of double hinged doors. Lighting and power connected. Pedestrian door to rear.

Frontage - Wooden five bar gate leading to a generous gravel driveway providing off-road parking for numerous vehicles. Partially laid to lawn. Hedged borders. Footpath leading to entrance door. Outside lighting. Access to rear garden. Access to garage.

Services - Gas- N/A
Electric- Mains
Water- Mains
Drainage- Mains
Heating- Electric Central Heating
Local Authority - Maldon District Council - Tax Band - E

Viewings. - Strictly by appointment only through the selling agent Paul Mason Associates on[use Contact Agent Button].

Important Notices. - We wish to inform all prospective purchasers that we have prepared these particulars including text, photographs and measurements as a general guide. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. We have not carried out a survey or tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. These particulars do not form part of a contract and must not be relied upon as statement or representation of fact.