4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

A stunning, high specification 18th Century property situated on a 0.56 acre plot (stls)

What We Say at The Zoe Napier Group

As soon as you walk through the front door it really takes your breath away! The property is as deceptively spacious as it is versatile and with essentially two wings of accommodation it will be an appealing prospect to multi-generational families, whilst being located so close to the marina that provides access to the glorious River Blackwater, it is the ideal location for boating enthusiasts.

What the Owner Says

The property has been in our family for 50 years and it will be incredibly hard to say goodbye. Extending and refurbishing the property really has been a labour of love for us and we like to think that we have brought it back life! We have recently relocated, so decided to list the property on Airbnb and the level of demand we have received has been quite incredible, so there is an opportunity for the incoming buyer to generate a good additional income should they choose to.

History & Background

This stunning Grade II listed residence originally dates back to the 18th Century and is believed to have been two separate cottages that have been cleverly amalgamated into one spacious family home. In recent years the current owners have extensively, sympathetically refurbished the entire property to an extremely high standard and cleverly combined the original charm character with a contemporary more modern feel, along with the aesthetically pleasing substantial two storey extension to the rear.

Boasting a variety of sumptuous period features including timber latch and brace doors, open red brick fireplaces and exposed timbers, the sprawling, deceptively spacious accommodation could be utilised in a variety of different ways to suit. The ground floor enjoys two/ three reception areas, breathtaking kitchen/ dining room, utility room and large wet room, whilst the first floor includes four double bedrooms, serviced by a luxury family bathroom.

Externally the property has an extremely generous driveway offering off street parking for numerous vehicles and fabulous, secluded grounds of 0.56 acres (stls).

Setting & Location

The property is situated within a conservation area in the heart of of Bradwell On Sea, a charming coastal village situated on the Dengie peninsula that enjoys a wonderful community and an array of amenities including it’s own post office, village convenience store, two public houses, and Bradwell marina bar. For those who love coastal and countryside walks, water sports and sailing, Bradwell Marina is located nearby on the Blackwater Estuary and for Jet and Water Ski activities, there is the Stone Water Sports Club at St Lawrence Bay just over 3 miles by road. Bradwell on Sea is also steeped in history once a Saxon shore fort in Roman Times known as Othona. Chapel of St Peter-on-the-wall is the oldest remaining building dating back to 653. This chapel is located on the tip of the Blackwater, joining the North Sea and an ancient Pilgrimage walk leads all the way to Greenstead Green, Near Ongar as well as Britain’s coastal Path which can take walkers for as long as they wish to walk!

Bradwell is also well placed for the main town of Maldon (14 miles) and the Cities of Chelmsford and Southend are approximately 20 and 25 miles respectively. For keen sailors and great Yacht Clubs, Burnham on Crouch lies approximately 8 miles away on the southern Crouch Estuary. For those that require access into London, Southminster station is located 7.1 miles away and provides a commute in London’s Liverpool Street in 1 hour and 8 minutes.

Maldon 15.9 miles * Burnham on Crouch 9.8 miles * Southminster 7.2 miles * South Woodham Ferrers 16.7 miles * Chelmsford 24 miles *

Ground Floor Accommodation

A storm porch covers a beautiful solid oak front door with two, floor to ceiling side window casements streaming natural light through to the entrance hall, a spacious and impressive area that leads open plan into the rear, more recent elevation of the property where the stunning, capricious kitchen/ dining room resides. This room really has the ‘Wow’ factor, lined with a range of high specification units with Quartz workspace over, space for range cooker with elegant, feature extractor over and useful utility room adjacent, the icing on the cake is the bi fold doors that open out onto the secluded rear terrace, providing a fabulous space for entertaining friends and family. The adjoining sitting room offers an excellent space to kick back, relax and snuggle in front of the red brick fireplace during the Winter months, whilst the adjoining games/ playroom is a great space for young children. Situated in the West wing is the family room, a quaint room with red brick fireplace housing cast iron log burner that could quite conceivably be utilised as a fifth bedroom with the adjoining, spacious wet room.

First floor Accommodation

Two staircases rise to the first floor from the entrance hall and family room respectively, essentially providing two separate wings of accommodation to the property. The more recent rear elevation boasts a generous galleried landing and adjoining principal bedroom suite, a glorious, bright and airy, dual aspect room with charming Juliet balcony, framing some beautiful views over the rear grounds, whilst situated in the front elevation are three further double bedrooms all serviced by a high specification luxury family bathroom.

Grounds

The property is accessible via a wooden five bar gate that leads to the expansive, shingle driveway that offers off street parking for numerous cars and vans, whilst to the rear of is an additional five bar gate that allows access to the extensive rear grounds that are mostly laid to lawn, beautifully secluded by an array of mature trees and hedging and extend to 0.56 acres (subject to land survey).

Agents Notes

• Our client has completed a Propertymark questionnaire/declaration for potential buyers to make an informed offer. Please request details from the sole selling agent.
• Local Authority: Maldon Parish Council
• There are some trees within the grounds that are subject to a tree preservation order.
• The Property is located within a conservation area.
• We understand that planning permission was permitted for the rear two storey extension, however our clients are yet to obtain a completion certificate for the works carried out. This will have to be obtained before exchange of contracts take place.
• Number 1-5 Caidge Row have a ‘right of barrow way’ through the grounds of the property but we understand that this is rarely used.
• A sewage drain from a neighbouring property crosses through the property’s grounds.
• We understand some of the furniture at the property will be available to purchase via separate negotiation

Services

Mains Water, Electricity & drainage

Oil fired heating