5 bedroom detached house for sale

Betula house, named after the Latin classification for birch trees which are endemic of this beautiful part of Essex, is one of a set of unique brick built houses completed in the early 1990’s. The property is set well back from the road and approached via a long arching driveway bordered by an impressive curved brick wall and pillar entrance.

This home provides a generous level of accommodation, quiet semi-rural and convenient location and a high level of privacy.. Overall accommodation stretches to approximately 3526 sq.ft including the double garage.

Access to the house is via a practical porch before entering into a voluminous double height entrance hall with the galleried landing traversing the open void. Doors to the left lead to the family room at the front and a sizable main drawing room to the rear with the garden room at the back with access to the garden.

A handy storage cupboard and a downstairs WC are located to the right of the hallway before it follows round to the study, re-modelled kitchen, vaulted dining room and utility room.

The ground floor accommodation is spacious with five reception rooms yet it still offers the scope for enhancement and potential extensions. Carefully considered finishes have been utilised throughout the house such as cherry wood for the doors and balustrades allowing for those wishing for a change in aesthetic to do so without replacing any materials.

The first floor links both sides of the house with an eye-catching feature galleried landing overlooking the reception hall. The right side of the property hosts the principle suite complete with a walk in dressing room and separate ensuite and the family bathroom. On the opposite side, there are three well-appointed double bedrooms. By carving out a small area from two of the bedrooms, a concealed stairwell has been installed to gain access to a exceptional loft conversion which can be used as a fifth bedroom with shower room or an office, cinema room or playroom.

Betula house sits centrally within a plot approaching half an acre. To the front of the house, there is a double garage with workshop space as well as an insulated first floor sail loft with a staircase for ease of access.

The rear landscaped south facing garden is interspersed with specimen trees and bordered by mature hedging offering a high degree of privacy. A brick sun terrace mirroring the house elevations offers a perfect retreat for al-fresco relaxation including an pergola covered deck complete with electrics for a hot tub. The gardens back on to Penny Brook and farmland beyond with a multitude of countryside walks on your doorstep.

What's Nearby

What's Nearby

Little Totham is a quiet Essex village with easy links to the historic waterside town of Maldon, Tiptree, famed for its Jam factory and Witham for mainline train links. There is a 16th century free-house within walking distance with the Swan which has an annual beer festival as well as the village hosting an annual well attended classic car show.
Primary schools can be found in the neighbouring villages of Great Totham, Tollesbury, Heybridge and Tiptree. Maldon, Witham or Tiptree offer a choice of secondary schools with private schooling at Maldon Court Prep School or Holmwood House in Stanway Colchester, approximately 10 and 20 minute drive respectively. New Hall Independent School at Boreham is approximately 30 minute drive.
There are also three local farm shops all offering a range of local and fresh products, including sea food at the nearby Great Braxted Farm Shop

For weekly shopping Tiptree or Maldon have a good selection of boutique shops and supermarkets, both within 4 miles. Maldon having the widest 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 nearby Foresters Park, 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 nearest railway stations are Witham or Kelvedon which have a fast and frequent service to London Liverpool Street. Witham being the primary choice, 15 minute maximum drive to the station, then 45 minutes to London Liverpool Street. Access to the A12 North and South is a 10 minute drive.

The historic 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 M25 is to the south west with a journey time by road of approximately 40 minutes.

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

Services

TENURE - Freehold
COUNCIL TAX - G
LOCAL AUTHORITY - Maldon District Council

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water, private drainage, oil fired central heating

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