London Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9

In Maldon’s favoured conservation area at the heart of the town.

Description

This is a Grade II listed property dating back to the early 19th century. The house has contrasting elevations of colourwash render on the front and weather board to the rear relieved by deep sash windows under a slate roof. The accommodation is over three floors which include a basement, ground and first floor with the principal rooms enjoying high ceilings and a wealth of natural light.

The hall enjoys 12’ high ceilings which continue into the reception rooms and kitchen with a fine staircase and fireplace providing focal points to the room. Adjacent is a cloak room and opposite, at the front of the house a spacious separate dining room with exposed pine floor, two deep sash windows and a marble framed fireplace. At the rear of the house, overlooking the gardens is a sitting room with a marble fireplace, pine floor and deep duel aspect windows. The kitchen/ breakfast room is fitted with painted Shaker style units with contrasting wood worktops and includes an AGA. There is access to a utility room and the basement.

The basement has full height ceilings utilised as a sitting room and home office, both rooms enjoy natural light, and the sitting room features a fireplace.

The second floor has four spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Outside
The plot extends to about 0.27 of an acre. The rear walled garden measures approximately 52m x 21m. Immediately behind the house is a gravel terrace ideal for alfresco dining. Beyond, extensive lawns are interwoven with gravel paths and planted to provide all year colour and interest, with mature side and island beds. There is a useful detached garden machinery/ workshop and a tool store. A willow fence separates the rear courtyard, access off the adjoining land is by double timber gates. The courtyard provides secure parking and gives access to the detached double garage with store room over the top.

Services
Mains drainage, water, gas and electricity.

Local Authority: Maldon District Council

Council Tax: Band G

Location

Hythe Quay: 0.7 miles; Danbury: 4.7 miles; Hatfield Peverel: 5.9 miles (Liverpool Street from 43 minutes); A12 (Junction 18): 7 miles; Sandon Park & Ride: 7.1 miles; Chelmsford: 10.5 miles (Liverpool Street from 34 minutes); M25 (Junction 28): 23.7 miles; Central London 50 miles. All distances approximate.

Jeffries sits on about 0.27 of an acre in a prime position on London Road, approx. 150 yards from Maldon High Street. Maldon is a lively former market town on the River Blackwater dating back to Anglo-Saxon times and is famous, amongst other things for its sea salt and the traditional Thames sailing barges which use Maldon as their home port. Shopping and leisure facilities include a Marks & Spencer, two other major supermarkets, a wide range of shops including a butcher, fishmonger and greengrocer, several boutiques and a number of restaurants. There is also an excellent preparatory school in the town (Maldon Court).

Square Footage: 2,500 sq ft


Acreage: 0.27 Acres

Directions

From Chelmsford head east on the A1114 towards Great Baddow and the A12. After approximately three miles take the second exit on the roundabout onto the A414 towards Danbury. Continue through Danbury village and after approximately four miles turn left onto Old London Road. After a mile and a half turn right at The Warren Golf Club and continue for approximately two miles onto London Road and the house will be seen on the left hand side. Drive down the adjoining lane, West Chase. The entrance into the house courtyard is the first on the left.

Postcode: CM9 6HE