Purleigh

A luxurious high specification Four/Five-bedroom chalet bungalow with stunning panoramic views in pretty village setting.

What We Say

This is certainly a home with a view! With stunning breathtaking panoramic views across the countryside towards the Blackwater Estuary this is a unique find.  A home perfect for entertaining with large spacious rooms and a gorgeous open plan living room leading to a wonderful sunny terrace/balcony area, where you can kick back and breath in the view. We think this unique property offers a fabulous lifestyle choice.

What the Owners Say

Being able to create this incredible home has been a dream come true.  Designed to maximise the wonderful countryside vista across to the Blackwater Estuary means we are enveloped by views; our beautiful spacious home allows us to enjoy large family gatherings and is perfect for entertaining. After many wonderful years it’s now time for us to downsize.

History & Background

This attractive four/five -bedroom black weather bordered clad chalet bungalow was designed and rebuilt 12 years ago by the current owner.  The chalet has been completed reconfigured to allow spacious and luxurious living accommodation. The attention to detail and high specification throughout, creates luxury living and delivers a high-end light and airy feel. The open plan living area to the rear of the property has a stunning vaulted ceiling and a glass panelled atrium with large glass sliding doors opening from the lounge and dining room area accessing a spacious terrace/balcony. The expansive high specification kitchen with composite quartz worksurfaces and Bosch integral appliances, opens to a practical breakfast/bar and an open plan dining area. The grand inglenook fireplace with log burner within the lounge space, is a wonder focal point. There is underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, with exception to one front bedroom. 

Perfectly designed for multi-generational living, this exceptional home features two spacious double bedrooms on the ground floor, each complemented by high-specification en-suite bathrooms. An elegant oak staircase leads to the first floor, where you’ll find two further generous double bedrooms. One benefits from its own en-suite, while the other enjoys access to an adjoining room, ideal as a dressing room or easily adaptable into an additional en-suite, creating the potential for a truly outstanding master suite.

The terraced East/South facing grounds have been thoughtfully designed, with various borders, bedding areas, and pathways leading to two summer houses.  The glass balustrade around the upper terrace allows uninterrupted magnificent views.

Setting & Location

The property is nestled within Purleigh village located on the hill near to the pretty church and historic Bell Pub. Situated in an enviable semi-rural position offering the combination of village and countryside life in an elevated position with stunning far-reaching views over farmland and countryside to the back.  The area is renowned for its climate which is one of the reasons vineyards have been located in the area for several hundred years.  New Hall Vineyard has been on site since 1969 making it one of the oldest vineyards in England to date. 

Purleigh has a Community Primary School with an Ofsted Rating of Good, a village shop and a post office.  The pretty All Saints’ Church sits atop Church Road and is beautiful landmark within the village and beyond. Families are also served by nearby primary schools, in Cold Norton, Maldon and Danbury.   The historic maritime town of Maldon is a short drive away with its many independent shops, cafes and restaurants.  Plus a selection of supermarkets.

For commuters the nearest train station is Chelmsford City Station (9.8 miles), providing regular services towards London Liverpool Street.  Other nearby train stations include North Fambridge (4.5 miles) South Woodham Ferrers (5.1 miles) Wickford (10.1 miles)

Ground Floor Accommodation

Accessed via an elegant glass-panelled front door, the property opens into a wide and welcoming hallway, beautifully finished with glass porcelain tiled flooring and leading through impressive oak, glass-panelled double doors. The ground floor accommodation is wonderfully spacious, light and airy, featuring high ceilings, coving, deep skirting boards and spotlights throughout. A versatile front-facing room provides flexibility as a snug, study, playroom, or fifth bedroom. With dual-aspect windows, it enjoys an abundance of natural light and impressive countryside views to the side of the property.

Both ground floor double bedrooms are accessed from the hallway. The front bedroom benefits from built-in oak wardrobes and cupboards, a window overlooking the front aspect, and an attractive fully tiled en-suite shower room complete with vanity unit, illuminated wall mirror and a frosted side window for privacy.

The second ground floor bedroom enjoys fabulous countryside views to the side and features an elegant fully tiled en-suite shower room with heated towel rail and illuminated wall mirror. A slim side window perfectly frames another delightful panoramic outlook.

The main downstairs shower room is equally well-appointed, fully tiled and fitted with a glass-panelled double shower cubicle and illuminated wall mirror. A further slim side window allows natural light while capturing another stunning view. Bespoke under-stair storage provides generous and practical space, discreetly concealed behind elegant, panelled doors.

Oak, glass-panelled double doors open into the impressive open-plan living space, finished with striking brown and cream glass porcelain tiles and enhanced by an integrated sound system. This exceptional room is thoughtfully zoned into distinct yet flowing living areas, blending contemporary design with character features.

The lounge area offers ample space for a large corner sofa and is centred around a magnificent inglenook fireplace with substantial wood-burning stove. The eye is immediately drawn upwards to the spectacular vaulted ceiling, complete with a glass-panelled atrium that floods the space with natural light. Expansive sliding glass doors open onto a wonderful terrace balcony, perfectly positioned to enjoy breathtaking views.

The shaker-style kitchen is beautifully appointed with generous quartz composite work surfaces and integrated Bosch appliances, including two ovens, warming drawers, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer and integrated boiler. The shaped kitchen return incorporates an induction hob with Bosch aluminium extractor hood and features a double-fronted glazed display cupboard. Storage is extensive, with an open-fronted plate rack and shelving unit adding both practicality and charm.

A substantial kitchen island/breakfast bar provides further quartz worktop space and includes an integrated wine cooler. One side offers shaker-style cabinetry, while the opposite side features a curved oak breakfast bar with space for stools. Above, oak-framed hanging glass storage adds a distinctive design touch.

The dining area is perfectly positioned adjacent to the kitchen, offering ample space for a large table and enjoying stunning views through sliding glass doors that open onto the superb terrace balcony ideal for indoor-outdoor living and entertaining.

First Floor Accommodation

An elegant oak staircase with matching oak balustrade rises to the first-floor landing, providing access to two generous double bedrooms.

The principal bedroom boasts a vaulted ceiling with electric Velux windows, creating a wonderful sense of light and space. It is complemented by a beautifully appointed en-suite bathroom, fully finished in marble-effect tiling and featuring a corner bath and separate shower cubicle.

The second double bedroom also enjoys a vaulted ceiling with an electric Velux window, along with a large additional window offering delightful views over the side aspect of the property. A door leads through to a further spacious room, ideal as a dressing room and offering excellent potential to create an additional en-suite, if desired.

Grounds

The property is approached via a wide paved driveway providing generous off-road parking for numerous vehicles. To one side sits an attractive black weatherboarded double garage with electric doors and excellent potential for additional storage within the roof space above. A well-stocked planted border enhances the frontage, with a paved pathway leading to gated side access. Chunky post-and-rail fencing neatly frames the front boundary, adding to the home’s character and kerb appeal.

To the rear, the beautifully arranged east/south-facing tiered gardens are a true highlight. An impressive, elevated sun terrace with sleek glass balustrade provides the perfect setting for al fresco breakfasting and outdoor dining, all while enjoying outstanding panoramic views.

Steps descend to thoughtfully designed tiered planting and patio areas with compartmented borders, gravel pathways and a substantial timber pergola that traverses the grounds, creating both structure and charm. A pretty ornamental pond sits within the lawned garden area, adding a tranquil focal point.

Agents Notes

• Title Number EX875356
• Our client has completed a property questionnaire to provide prospective buyers with additional information. Please request this through the selling agent.
• The owner is currently obtaining a small section of land through Land Registry which will be incorporated into the sale
• The private drainage/sewage system is likely to require updating with a modern system to comply with current legislation, our client is addressing this with the appropriate service provider.

Services 

Mains Electricity

Oil Fired Heating

Under Floor Heating to the Majority of Ground Floor

Private Drainage