Southminster

An imposing double fronted 3900 sq ft detached Victorian Villa situated in a wonderful central location in the heart of the town

What We Think at The Zoe Napier Group

We absolutely love this breathtaking landmark property! From the moment you pull onto the driveway you can’t help but be wowed by the instant kerb appeal that this handsome Victorian Villa possesses. Internally, with a gargantuan 3900 square feet of accommodation spread over four floors, it offers fantastic bang for your buck and being situated in the heart of this thriving town is the icing on the cake.

What the owners say

It has been a pleasure and privilege to be a custodian to this magnificent home and the versatile, spacious accommodation has allowed three generations of our family to live here in harmony. Having all of the town’s amenities and railway station located within a short walk has been a huge bonus and would imagine with its link into London’s Liverpool Street would appeal to anyone that commutes into the city.

History & Background

This sensational, beautifully presented family residence is believed to have been constructed in 1901 and has undergone an extensive refurbishment programme in recent years. The vast majority of rooms offer grandeur combined with an array of remarkable period features, such as breathtaking high ceilings and majestic open fireplaces.

On the ground floor the four principal reception rooms are complemented by the bespoke kitchen/ breakfast room and full head height cellar below, whilst the first floor boasts an impressive principal bedroom suite incorporating dressing room and en suite, with the remaining three double bedrooms all serviced by the bath and shower rooms. The second floor enjoys two further generous bedrooms, both with their own en suite facilities and offers potential for expansion in the adjoining eaves storage areas (stp), the perfect space for a sublime cinema room or gym!

The 0.27 acre grounds (stls), are complemented by the detached garage and large outbuilding that boasts potential for conversion into annexe or office accommodation (stp).

Setting & Location

The property is set back from North Street, centrally within the popular village of Southminster on the Dengie peninsula. The town enjoys a library, several public houses, a primary school,  brewery, holiday park and a train station. St. Leonards' Church in the centre of town dates from the 15th century and historically the town used to hold an annual horse market.

Situated three miles South resides the popular town of Burnham on Crouch, a renowned coastal town lying on the north bank of the River Crouch. One of Britain’s leading places for Yachting with its famous Burnham Week that takes place during August. A historic town having had a significant role in both World Wars, it is now a popular coastal destination with thriving market and high street. A keen location for sports enthusiasts there is a golf course, sports centre, rugby, cricket, and lawns bowling clubs. Burnham itself has a wide range of small supermarkets, shops, pubs, schooling, and restaurants with amenities available in Maldon and South Woodham Ferrers.

Burnham on crouch station 2.8 miles (journey to London Liverpool Street 1h 10 mins) * Southminster Train Station 0.3 miles (journey time to London 1h & 15 mins * Maldon 11.8 miles * Chelmsford 22 miles * Stansted Airport 36.5 miles

Ground Floor Accommodation

As you approach the property you are immediately wowed by a sense of grandeur via the oversized solid oak front door and surrounding stained glass window casements. From the moment you step inside, the immensely impressive entrance hall boasting elegant parquet flooring provides access to three of the four principal reception rooms, with the drawing room residing in the front elevation of the property. A bright, capacious room, boasting an abundance of charm and character, including sumptuous centre piece open fireplace, exposed wood flooring and extensive bay window, whilst the adjacent dining room is a bright, dual aspect room, similar in size and equally as impressive. The charming, adjoining family room is located centrally and provides access to the rear grounds via charming French doors and is complemented by the bathroom. Situated in the rear of the property is what originally would have been utilised as the servant’s quarters and includes inner lobby with secondary staircase to the first floor, utility room, cloakroom, breakfast room and adjoining dual aspect high specification kitchen incorporating an extensive range of base and eye level units with commentary timber work space, space for range cooker and central island.

 Lower Ground Floor Cellar

Accessible from the inner lobby, steps lead down to two separate storage facilities with power and light connected, offering an excellent space for wine storage.

First Floor Accommodation

A magnificent, elegant, curved staircase with wide sweeping stairs take you up to the first floor galleried landing, with the principal bedroom located to the rear, a particularly impressive and spacious room, adjoining dressing room adorned with an impressive range of fitted wardrobe cupboards, en suite shower room and separate WC. The second suite is situated in the front elevation, with delightful bay window creating an beautifully bright room with en suite shower room. The two remaining double bedrooms are both serviced by the spacious family bathroom.

Second Floor Accommodation

This floor offers glorious views along North Street with two further generous bedrooms, both of which benefit from their own en suite shower room. There is an additional storage area within the eaves that offers potential for expansion (subject to the necessary consents), the perfect space for a sublime cinema room or gym!

Grounds & Outbuildings

The property stands on grounds of 0.27 acres (stls) and is approached via a large, shingle carriage driveway, enclosed via double wrought iron electric gates and offers ample off-street parking for several vehicles. The remaining frontage includes neatly laid half-moon lawned area and detached garage with up and over door, whilst the rear grounds wrap around the property and include a large outbuilding, currently divided into five sections, however if these areas were to be amalgamated it would make an ideal annexe, or work from home office (subject to planning).

Agents Notes

• Our client has completed a Propertymark questionnaire/declaration for potential buyers to make an informed offer. This information includes details about some former root damage which has since been rectified. Please request details from the sole selling agent.
• A new boiler was installed in the property in 2022
• All the windows were replaced in the property in 2021
• Local Authority: Maldon0

 

Services

Mains Water. Mains Electricity. Gas fired heating. Mains Drainage.  

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EPC rating: E. Tenure: Freehold,