Langford Road, Wickham Bishops

This attractive 3-bedroom semi-detached property which has undergone a complete renovation by its current owners is set located on the outskirts of Wickham Bishops with far reaching countryside views.

Some More Information - The property is set back in an elevated position, behind post and rail fencing and accessed via a five-bar gate, which gives way to the expansive shingle driveway offering parking for several vehicles.

The ground floor offers an entrance hallway with luxury vinyl flooring, leading to sitting room which has a large uPVC window to the front elevation and feature fireplace. To the rear of the property is a stunning fitted kitchen complete with large island and French doors overlooking the gardens. The kitchen offers a range of built in appliances, a further door leads to a utility room with matching units and butler sink.

The first floor offers three bedrooms, all with countryside views and a modern family bathroom. The master bedroom has a feature fireplace along with fitted wardrobes, and period style radiators are found throughout the house. To the rear of the utility room and accessed from the rear garden is the separate study, ideal for those wanting to work from home.

We understand from the seller that the property has been re-wired and the oil-fired boiler has been replaced. Planning permission was granted in October 2022 for a rear extension to provide a family room with lantern roof, French doors and a shower room. Further details can be found on the Maldon planning portal. The property sits on a wide plot and offers scope for a side extension, subject to planning permission being obtained.

Externally - The property is set back from the road with a large white stoned driveway with gated access leading to the rear garden, which is mainly laid to lawn with timber storage shed along with an area for children’s play equipment. In addition there is an external oil boiler storage tank and separate W.C.

Location - Conveniently located on the rural outskirts of the village of Wickham Bishops approximately 1.5 miles from the community village hall, which offers a range of classes, clubs and activities as well as having a children’s play area within the grounds. The village of Wickham Bishops also offers Library, village shop and Post Office, Mrs Salisbury’s Tea Rooms, Olio’s at The Chequers, along with a Health Food shop, Estate Agents, nail salon and two hair salons. Located just 2.3 miles from the property is Benton Hall, Golf, Health and Country Club, which offers an 18-hole championship golf course as well as the “Bishops” par 3, 9 hole course. The health club offers various classes along with indoor swimming pool, gymnasium and spa facilities.

The nearby town of Maldon, with its historic quay, offers a number of independent and national high street retailers as well as supermarkets and restaurants, as does Witham, which is located 3.8miles from the property but in addition has a mainline railway station with a fast and frequent service to London Liverpool Street Station.

Entrance Hall -

Sitting Room - 4.52m x 2.84m (14'10" x 9'4") -

Kitchen/Diner - 5.72m max x 3.48m (18'9" max x 11'5") -

Utility Room - 2.62m x 1.75m (8'7" x 5'9") -

Bedroom One - 3.84m max x 3.33m (12'7" max x 10'11") -

Bedroom Two - 3.18m x 2.54m (10'5" x 8'4") -

Bedroom Three - 2.90m x 2.29m (9'6" x 7'6") -

Bathroom - 2.49m x 1.45m (8'2" x 4'9") -

Study - 1.85m x 1.65m (6'1" x 5'5") -

W.C -

Services - Council Tax Band - C

Local Authority – Maldon District Council

Tenure – Freehold

EPC – E

Broadband Availability – standard broadband is available in this location, details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) - September 2024.

Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available mobile service in the area is provided by O2 & EE (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) - September 2024.

Mains Electric
Mains Water
Shared Private Drainage.
Oil fired central heating.

Construction Type - We understand the property to be of Traditional Construction of Brick and Block with internal stud partitioning. The property does not have step free access from the street to inside the property.

Flood Risk - Data Taken from Gov.UK Flood Map - September 2024.
Flooding from Rivers and Sea - Very Low Risk
Flooding from Surface Water - Very Low Risk
Flooding from Reservoirs - Unlikely In This Area
Flooding from Ground Water - Unlikely In This Area

Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality – none of significance. Details checked September 2024.