Property description
Located in what could possibly be one of the MOST ENVIABLE POSITIONS IN MALDON, moments from the HIGH STREET and offering PANORAMIC VIEWS from the first floor across OPEN COUNTRYSIDE and THE RIVER BLACKWATER stretching out towards THE DENGIE PENINSULAR beyond, this DETACHED FAMILY RESIDENCE, offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN, boasts FOUR BEDROOMS to the first floor with a FAMILY BATHROOM and a SEPARATE SHOWER ROOM, all accessed from a spacious GALLERIED LANDING via a Canadian Pine staircase, bathed in natural light from two stained glass lead light windows. The ground floor benefits from TWO RECEPTION ROOMS plus a STUDY. Doors lead from the living room and the FITTED KITCHEN to a large paved terrace with steps down to a beautiful 65' LANDSCAPED GARDEN, which hosts its own GARDEN ROOM, perfect for entertaining on a cool summers evening. Gated side access leads through between the house and DETACHED GARAGE to a substantial BLOCK PAVED FRONTAGE providing a plethora of off street parking for multiple vehicles. The property is a short walk from all Maldon schools including public, private and Catholic primary and junior schools, plus the secondary school. This is the first time the property has come to the market in nearly four decades, do not miss out in this once in a generation opportunity! Subject to planning, a loft conversion would provide unrestricted river views, possibly unrivaled by any other location in Maldon.
ENTRANCE HALL Entrance door to front with inset obscured glass panel and original feature leaded window above leading into a spacious entrance hall, high ceiling with picture rail, high skirting boards, panelled doors lead to all reception rooms and cloakroom with a glass door leading to the kitchen. Telephone point, three wall light points, fitted coat and storage cupboards, large understairs cupboard with light, radiator. A Canadian Pine return staircase with half landing and two original leaded stained glass windows with spotlight above lead to the first floor.
STUDY 9' 2" x 8' 5" (2.79m x 2.57m) Upvc double glazed window to front with feature leaded fan lights overlooking the block paved driveway and gardens, coved high ceiling and skirting boards, radiator.
DINING ROOM 13' 6" x 12' 0" (4.11m x 3.66m) Upvc double glazed window to front with feature leaded fanlights overlooking the driveway and mature gardens, further original high level leaded window to side aspect, high ceiling and skirting board, picture rail, illuminated arched recess with inset cupboard plus additional cupboards to either side ideal for glass and crockery storage, two wall light points, radiator.
SITTING ROOM 22' 0" x 12' 0" (6.71m x 3.66m) A glorious room with an abundance of natural light flooding in from the large patio doors that lead to the terrace and rear garden, in addition there is a window to side plus a further original feature leaded fan window to the opposite side. The fireplace houses a gas coal effect fire perfect for cooler evenings, there are three wall light points in addition to the centre light, television point, two radiators and once again the high skirting boards expected of a house of this era.
GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM Replaced several years ago but still in pristine condition with high smooth ceiling and inset spotlights, close coupled w.c with top flush, hand basin with mixer tap set into white high gloss vanity unit with mirror above, wall mounted chrome heated ladder towel rail, black and white tiled floor with complementing black and white fully tiled walls complete with mid and high level tiled border. There is a Upvc obscured double glazed window to side.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Window to rear overlooking the beautifully kept garden and terrace, range of Maple Rose white floor and wall mounted units with under unit lighting, integrated fridge housing freezer compartment, integrated Bosch dishwasher, floor standing central heating boiler concealed by matching unit and breakfast bar above, rolled edged work surfaces with white inset one and a quarter sink and drainer incorporating a waste disposal unit, hob comprising of two gas and two electric rings, concealed extractor hood above, double electric fan oven, radiator, television point and plumbing for a washing machine, the side door leads out to a covered side area where there is a door to the detached garage, gated access to the front driveway and a door to the rear garden.
GALLERIED LANDING 10' 4 max" x 10' 3 max" (3.15m x 3.12m) An impressive feature of this property and accessed via the Canadian Pine staircase with picture rail, high skirting boards, radiator and access to the very sizeable loft space via a fitted loft ladder. (STP the loft space could potentially house another two bedrooms and bathroom) Panelled doors lead to all four bedrooms, airing cupboard, bathroom and shower room
BEDROOM ONE 14' 6" x 12' 0" (4.42m x 3.66m) Outstanding views of the surrounding countryside and down to the Blackwater Estuary and Dengie penninsular beyond are enjoyed from the Upvc double glazed window to rear with feature leaded fan lights. This room was refitted a few years ago to high standard with Beech wood furniture. There are fitted wardrobes to either side of the bed with a bridging unit and downlighters along with bedside cabinets to either side. On the opposite wall is a range of units below a matching surface with inset white vanity sink and tiled splash back, feature recess with mirror and light and drawers below. In addition the is a tall boy six drawer unit. The ceiling has inset brushed steel downlighters, there is a radiator below the window and a television point.
BEDRROM TWO 13' 6" x 12' 0" (4.11m x 3.66m) Upvc double glazed window to front aspect with feature leaded fan lights above, radiator, picture rail and high skirting boards.
BEDROOM THREE 12' 3" x 8' 5" (3.73m x 2.57m) A delightful light and airy room with two Upvc double glazed window to front aspect with feature leaded fan lights, laminate wood effect flooring, high skirting board, picture rail, built in wardrobes to one wall with sliding doors, radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR 9' 1 max" x 7' 1" (2.77m x 2.16m) Superb far reaching views are again enjoyed from the Upvc window with leaded fan lights as they look to the rear over the surrounding countryside and down to the Blackwater Estuary. Fitted with laminate wood flooring complemented by the high skirting boards, radiator and a built in high level storage cupboard.
BATHROOM This family bathroom was replaced several years back by a very reputable local company renown for their attention to detail and high quality products, therefore, it still looks as good as new! The bath has a tiled panel with a shower above, folding screen. One wall is fitted with a range of white vanity units topped with dark gloss granite effect top, there is a fitted mirror with pelmet and downlighters, close coupled w.c with a concealed cistern with push button flush and semi recessed hand basin with mixer tap. Tiled walls with a natural colour tile and mid and high level complementing tiled borders. The ceiling is smooth with inset spotlights and there is a wall mounted radiator with towel rail above.
SHOWER ROOM Located next to the bathroom this room is fully tiled with a high level border, wall mounted ladder towel rail and shower cubicle with glass shower door. Smooth ceiling, extractor fan and inset spotlights.
AIRING CUPBOARD Fitted with a radiator as the Mega Flow water system is located in the loft space and is fitted with shelving and a handing rail.
GARAGE 15' 9" x 9' 0" (4.8m x 2.74m) Detached with an up and over door to front, personal door to rear, light and power connected with eves storage.
FRONT The front of the property is impressive with a large block paved driveway edged with a brick and rail wall leading to the detached garage. The front is complemented by a large well stocked border with a variety of shrubs trees and flowers plus an additional shrub and flower bed outside of the study window.
GARDEN 69' 0" x 50' 0" (21.03m x 15.24m) The garden has had many hours lovingly spent on it with gorgeous wide borders stocked with a vast array of mature trees, shrubs and flowers to always offer a variety of colours throughout the seasons of the year, with high manicured hedges to either side, large bay tree and a walled rear boundary. The garden comences with a large split leveled paved terrace with steps leading down to the lawn from either side. To the rear of the garden is a further private paved area with trellis arch and climbing plants. To the side of the property is a paved area leading to an additional garden shed. There is also an outside tap.
BRICK BUILT SHED/STORAGE ROOM 11' 5" x 4' 4" (3.48m x 1.32m) Located between the garage and sun/garden room this is a great space for storing garden tools and furniture, there is both power and light connected.
GARDEN/SUNROOM 11' 3" x 8' 7" (3.43m x 2.62m) This delightful sunny room is a perfect place to sit and enjoy the views of the garden whilst offering an alternative area to eat and entertain in. Fitted with Upvc double glazed windows to the side and rear wall , Upvc double glazed door and tiled floor.
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