Head Street, Goldhanger, Maldon, Essex, CM9

Blackwater Lodge is an extremely impressive six bedroom family home of approx. 6300 sqft situated within the sought after village of Goldhanger, occupying mature grounds approaching 1.5 acres and boasting an indoor pool. The current owners have made significant improvements over the last five years.

Accommodation

Ground floor

In brief, accommodation comprises large and naturally light entrance hall which gives access to all ground floor accommodation and an impressive staircase rising to the first floor. The kitchen with dual aspect windows to the front and side has an extensive range of integrated base units under a solid granite worktop. There is a good size utility with windows and doors to the side and a variety of wall and base units and plumbing for white goods with hot and cold outdoor taps. The capacious open plan lounge/diner with versatile living has windows to triple aspect and double doors leading to the garden. An impressive multi fuel burner with stone hearth and a spiral steel staircase rises to a second lounge to the first floor. From the entrance hall an inner lobby giving access to two double bedrooms (5 & 6), bedroom 5 coming with en-suite shower whilst a bathroom serves the remaining bedroom. You will also find two reception rooms currently being used as a study and cinema/snug room, also doubling as bedroom 7. The inner lobby continues to provide access to the double garage and boiler room which gives access to the home gym and changing/shower rooms. The ground floor is complete with an impressive swimming complex with 28ft heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi with additional outdoor shower. There are triple double doors to one side opening out to the garden, windows to the opposite side and further doors to the rear.


First floor

Ascending the stairs you are greeted with a capacious sun filled first floor lounge which allows superb views over the grounds and river beyond, whilst double doors lead to a large sun terrace. At the top of the main staircase is bedroom 3, a large dual aspect suite with walk through wardrobe and impressive ensuite. Through the upper lounge leads to three more double suites. Bedrooms 1, 2 and 4. All with walk in wardrobes and ensuites.


Outside

The property is set on a plot approaching 1.5 acres and is approached via electric wrought iron double gates which in turn lead to the private driveway providing off road parking for multiple vehicles. There are two integrated garages both with electric roller doors and the driveway sweeps round to the side of the property leading to a further double detached garage with two electric roller shutter doors, boarded loft storage with integrated steps, and storage inside The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of mature shrubs and trees and is enclosed by a large brick wall providing a high degree of privacy and security. The rear garden commences with an extensive porcelain patio, with Gazebo and outdoor kitchen which has plumbing and electricity. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of mature shrubs and specimen tress which include Cherry, Pear, Apples, variety of Plum trees. There is also a kitchen garden, large workshop and outside W.C along with children’s play area.


Maldon: 3.5 miles, Hatfield Peverel: 8 miles (Liverpool Street from 43 minutes), A12 (Junction 22): 8 miles, Chelmsford: 13.5 miles (Liverpool Street from 34 minutes), M25 (Junction 28): 26 miles, Central London: 50 miles. All distances approximate.

Blackwater Lodge is situated within the heart of the much requested village of Goldhanger , a picturesque village located along the banks of the Blackwater Estuary between Tollesbury and Heybridge. The village offers access to some beautiful walks with miles of sea wall stretching along the Blackwater Estuary as far as Maldon. There is a lively and popular village hall, a farm shop, a 14th century pub (The Chequers Inn) situated next to St Peter’s Church, dating from the 11th century. For the sailing enthusiast, Goldhanger has an established sailing club. Whilst Goldhanger itself is a tranquil village in rural surroundings, its proximity to well-connected areas makes it popular with commuters. There are rail services at Witham, Hatfield Peverel and Chelmsford - all have stations on the main line into London Liverpool Street. Access onto the A12 is at Hatfield Peverel.

Nearby the historic town of Maldon is renowned for its maritime heritage and unique salt production. Maldon has a busy high street and several large edge-of-town supermarkets. The area offers a range of state and private schooling including Maldon Court Preparatory School, The Plume Academy, Elm Green School at Little Baddow. Blackwater lodge is within the catchment for both the highly desirable Colchester and Chelmsford grammar schools. Namely Colchester Royal grammar school and Colchester County High school for girls, and King Edward VI grammar school and Chelmsford County High school for girls.