The Street, Salcott, Maldon, Essex, CM9

A beautiful Grade II listed period home in Salcott featuring 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, with downstairs cloakroom, a double garage with home office, and set on a 0.25-acre plot.

Mill Cottage is a beautifully extended period home that blends charming character features with a layout ideal for modern living.
The high standard of craftsmanship is immediately apparent upon entering. The entrance hall leads into a cosy snug with exposed beams and a brick fireplace. Adjacent is a home office with a working fireplace and log burner, creating a warm, inviting space. Off the study, stairs lead to the first floor, while an archway seamlessly connects to the main reception room.
The living room, with exposed timbers and sash windows, has been designed to complement the cottage’s heritage and flows into the spacious, open-plan kitchen/diner—perfect for modern entertaining.
The kitchen is a true standout, stretching the width of the house and offering lovely garden views. It features a handmade walnut kitchen with granite worktops, Siemens integrated appliances, and attractive tiled flooring leading to a utility room and cloakroom.
Upstairs, a beam-accented landing leads to five well-proportioned bedrooms and luxurious bathrooms. The principal bedroom enjoys views over the garden and a stylish Savoy en-suite. A second large bedroom also boasts a private en-suite, and a large built-in wardrobe while the remaining bedrooms share a beautifully appointed family bathroom with a heritage suite and roll-top bath.
Set in the heart of Salcott, a quiet no-through village road leading to St Mary’s Church and the Blackwater Estuary, Mill Cottage enjoys 2 separate driveways and a separate rear entrance with an electric gate and a detached double garage. Above the garage is a superb broadband-connected home office, ideal for remote working.
The 0.25-acre plot features expansive lawns, mature trees, a curved patio, a pergola seating area, and a children's play area. A secondary gated drive at the rear offers additional access.

Location

Maldon is a historic town on the Blackwater estuary in Essex and is the seat of the Maldon district which includes the starting point of the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation at Heybridge Basin. The Hythe Quay offers historic pubs incorporating The Queens Head and Jolly Sailor both offering fine food. With its avenues of mature trees and grass recreation areas the Edwardian promenade close to Hythe Quay enjoys stunning riverside walks and large amenity areas, including a childrens splash park, which is ideal for picnics and family days out. A number of well regarded primary schools and Plume Secondary school can be found within a short distance. Maldons Historic High Street offers a unique and individual shopping experience and a Marks and Spencers simply food, along with many coffee shops and restaurants. For commuters Hatfield Peverel mainline station is situated within approx. 5.6 miles offering direct links to Witham and Colchester North Station which are both 20 minutes by car.

Mill Cottage is also close to Colchester which is seen as a popular town for commuters, and is less than approx. 30 miles away from Stansted Airport and approx. 60 minute journey to London Liverpool Street. Colchester is home to Colchester Castle and Colchester United Football Club. Colchester has a wealth of activities, groups, clubs and events aimed at all age groups. There are numerous cafes, restaurants and bistros as well as highly regarded schools and as is the case for the rest of Essex, Colchester's state schooling operates a two-tier system. Two of the town's secondary schools are selective, Colchester Royal Grammar School and Colchester County High School, the remainder being comprehensives. Comprehensive secondary schools include Gilberd School, Colchester Academy, Philip Morant School and College, St Helena Media Arts College, St Benedict's Catholic College and the Thomas Lord Audley School.