Horlock Way, Mistley, CO11

This is a home where the setting does a lot of the talking before you reach the front door. Positioned on a corner plot within Hopkins Homes’ River Reach development, the house has a more open feel than many newer homes, with green space opposite, farmland beyond and the estuary landscape forming part of the wider backdrop. The exterior has the familiar Hopkins character, combining cream render, red brickwork, a red tiled roof and a covered porch with decorative trelliswork, giving the house a softer, more traditional presence than a standard modern build.

Inside, the entrance hall gives the layout immediate clarity. The staircase rises to one side, the cloakroom is placed conveniently off the hall, and the two main ground floor rooms run almost in parallel on either side. To one side, the living room stretches the full depth of the house, with windows to both front and rear bringing in light from two directions. It feels calm, well-proportioned and properly separate from the busier kitchen and dining space, with plantation shutters adding a smart, finished look as well as privacy and light control.

Across the hall, the kitchen/diner forms the everyday centre of the house. The kitchen is arranged cleanly along one side, with pale shaker-style cabinetry, wood-effect worktops, white metro tiling, integrated oven, gas hob and stainless steel extractor. A side window sits above the sink, while a full-height cupboard houses the gas boiler. The dining end is bright and sociable, with French doors opening straight onto the rear garden and plantation shutters to the window. It is a space that feels practical rather than forced, allowing room for cooking, eating and sitting without the room losing its sense of order.

The utility area sits open from the kitchen and adds a useful second working zone, continuing the same cabinetry and tiled floor while keeping laundry, storage and smaller appliances away from the main kitchen. A glazed external door leads out towards the driveway and garage, which is particularly helpful for day-to-day use, whether bringing in shopping, dealing with bins, pets or muddy shoes.

Upstairs, the landing is neatly arranged around the stairwell, with access to all four bedrooms, the family bathroom, an airing cupboard and an additional full-height storage cupboard. The bedroom layout gives the house genuine flexibility. The first bedroom sits to the front and enjoys an open outlook across the edge of the development towards fields and the tree line beyond. It is served by its own en-suite shower room, finished with a large glazed enclosure, rainfall shower head, separate handheld attachment, neutral tiling and a window with plantation shutters.

The second bedroom is notably generous and set within the roofline, giving it a more individual feel. Sloped ceilings, a roof window and an additional side window with plantation shutters create a bright, characterful room that could work equally well as a guest suite, teenager’s room, large workspace or occasional media room. The third bedroom is another strong double, again taking advantage of the open aspect towards the green edge and farmland beyond, while the fourth bedroom is a useful single room suited to a nursery, child’s room, dressing room or home office.

The family bathroom keeps the same understated contemporary finish, with pale stone-effect tiling, grey wood-effect flooring, a panelled bath, WC and pedestal basin. Plantation shutters to the window keep the space bright while preserving privacy, and the position off the landing makes it well placed for the three additional bedrooms.

Outside, the rear garden is enclosed and easy to manage, with lawn at the centre and paved areas running from the kitchen doors and along the garage wall. The south/east-facing aspect brings good natural light into the space, while the corner position helps it feel less enclosed. There is side access, a personal door into the garage and enough patio space for seating, pots and outdoor dining close to the house.

The garage is a real asset, measuring over 23 feet in length, with light, power, an up-and-over door and direct access from the garden. Together with the driveway parking for two vehicles, it gives the property a level of practicality that will appeal to buyers who need storage, workshop space, secure parking or future flexibility, subject to any necessary consents.

Overall, this is a well-balanced modern home with more character, outlook and usable space than its age alone might suggest. The combination of a recent Hopkins build, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, utility, generous garage, corner plot position and open green setting makes it a particularly complete option for buyers wanting a low-maintenance home close to Mistley’s estuary landscape.


Estate management charge approximately £213 per annum

Entrance Hall

The entrance hall sits at the centre of the home, giving the ground floor a clear and practical sense of order from the moment you step inside. A part-glazed front door brings light into the space, with the staircase rising to one side and the cloakroom positioned conveniently off the hall. From here, the layout separates naturally, with the kitchen/diner running the full depth of the house on one side and the living room occupying the full depth on the other. The finish is clean and neutral, with carpet underfoot, white panelled doors, deep skirting, a radiator and simple modern detailing that reflects the home’s recent Hopkins build.

Living Room

5.55m x 3.27m

A generous full-depth living room with windows to both the front and rear, giving the room a naturally bright, balanced feel through the day. The proportions work well for proper seating rather than token furniture, with plenty of wall space for media and storage pieces while still leaving a comfortable central area. Plantation shutters are fitted to the windows, giving a smart, consistent finish and useful control over privacy and light. The room is neutrally decorated with soft carpet, deep skirting, simple cornicing and a clean modern ceiling light arrangement, keeping the space calm and easy to furnish.

Kitchen / Diner

5.55m x 2.96m

A bright full-depth kitchen/diner with the working kitchen arranged along one side and space to eat and sit at the garden end. The kitchen is finished with light shaker-style units, long metal handles, wood-effect worktops and white metro tiling, with integrated oven, gas hob, stainless steel extractor, sink beneath the side window and a full-height cupboard housing the gas boiler. Recessed ceiling spotlights run through the main kitchen area, while the dining end has a pendant light above the table. French doors open directly to the rear garden, helping the room feel connected to the outside, and there are plantation shutters to the rear window for privacy and light control. The tiled floor continues throughout, making it practical for day-to-day use, and the utility room sits open to one side, keeping laundry and extra storage close without interrupting the main kitchen space.

Utility Area

2.05m x 1.93m

The utility room is set just off the kitchen/diner, giving the ground floor a very practical secondary working space. It continues the same light shaker-style cabinetry, wood-effect worktop and tiled flooring as the kitchen, keeping the finish consistent while providing extra storage and appliance space away from the main room. There are wall and base cupboards, a tall larder-style unit and worktop space for smaller appliances, with the glazed external door opening out towards the driveway and garage. That direct side access is particularly useful for everyday comings and goings, bins, pets, shopping or wet coats, allowing the main entrance hall and kitchen/dining area to stay tidier. Recessed lighting and a clean neutral finish keep the space bright and purposeful.

Landing

The first-floor landing is arranged around the stairwell and gives direct access to all four bedrooms and the family bathroom. It has the same clean, neutral finish as the rest of the house, with soft carpet, white panelled doors, painted balustrades and deep white architraves creating a consistent modern feel. The layout flows, with the principal bedroom and en-suite positioned to one side, further bedrooms set around the landing and the bathroom close by. There's an airing cupboard here and another full height storage cupboard opposite this too.

First Bedroom

3.52m x 2m

The first bedroom is a comfortable double positioned to take advantage of the open outlook beyond the house. A window set into a deep reveal frames views across the green edge of the development towards farmland, giving the room a more open feel than many modern estate settings. There is space for a double bed with bedside furniture, while the neutral decoration, soft carpet, white joinery and simple ceiling light keep the finish calm and easy to adapt. The room benefits from its en-suite shower room, making it a practical main bedroom, and the outlook is a real strength, drawing the eye past the immediate boundary to the fields and tree line beyond.

En-suite

The en-suite is neatly arranged with a large glazed shower enclosure, close-coupled WC and wash basin, giving the first bedroom its own practical washing facilities. The shower area is finished with neutral stone-effect tiling and a chrome mixer shower with both fixed rainfall head and separate handheld attachment. A window with plantation shutters brings in natural light while maintaining privacy, and the room is finished with grey wood-effect flooring, white sanitaryware, a radiator and simple modern detailing.

Second Bedroom

5.31m x 3.09m

The second bedroom is a large, characterful room set within the roofline, with excellent floor area and a bright, open feel. Sloped ceilings on both sides give the space shape without making it feel compromised, while the central wall provides a clear position for furniture, media or storage. A roof window draws in light from above, and the additional side window with plantation shutters adds further natural light and privacy. The proportions make this a very flexible room, working well as a generous double bedroom, guest suite, teenager’s room or combined bedroom and study space. Soft carpet, white walls, deep skirting and simple modern detailing keep the finish calm, allowing the architecture of the room to do most of the work.

Third Bedroom

3.36m x 2.99m

The third bedroom is a particularly strong double, positioned at the front with the same open outlook across the green edge of the development and farmland beyond. It has space for a full double bed with additional furniture, while the window is set into a deep reveal that draws in plenty of natural light and frames the view directly from the room. The finish is clean and neutral, with soft carpet, white walls, deep skirting and simple modern detailing, making it easy to style as a main guest room, older child’s bedroom or generous home office if required. The open aspect is the standout feature here, giving the room a quieter, more spacious feel than its footprint alone would suggest.

Fourth Bedroom

3.27m x 1.93m

The fourth bedroom is a useful single room with enough flexibility to serve as a child’s bedroom, nursery, dressing room or home office. A window brings in natural light, while the room’s regular shape makes the available space easy to use, with room for a single bed and freestanding storage as shown.

Bathroom

2.08m x 1.68m

The family bathroom is finished in the same calm, contemporary style as the en-suite, with pale stone-effect tiling, grey wood-effect flooring and white sanitaryware. It includes a panelled bath with tiled surround, close-coupled WC and pedestal wash basin, creating a straightforward and practical layout for family use. A window with plantation shutters brings in natural light while keeping privacy controlled, and the neutral finish keeps the room fresh, simple and easy to maintain. Positioned off the landing, it serves the three additional bedrooms well and gives the first floor a complete, well-planned arrangement.

Garage

7.01m x 3.3m

An outstanding size with the potential for sub division or conversion. Up and over door to the front, light + power connected and there is a personal door to the side that leads to the garden.

Front Garden

The house occupies a prominent corner position on the River Reach development, with an attractive mix of cream render, red brick detailing, a red tiled roof and a covered entrance porch with decorative trelliswork. Its position gives the property a more open feel from the front, with planted borders, young trees and open green space directly opposite rather than being tightly enclosed by neighbouring houses. To the side, the driveway provides off-street parking and leads to the garage, which links the house to the neighbouring property. The setting is one of the real strengths here, with the development sitting close to the estuary landscape and the aerial view showing how the homes are set between countryside, water and the wider village edge. The house presents very cleanly from the road, still feeling fresh and recently built, with the added benefit of a practical plot, side access and a south/east-facing rear garden behind the fencing.

Garden

The rear garden is enclosed by timber fencing and has a simple, practical layout, with a central lawn and paved patio areas running from the French doors and around the garage wall. The south/east-facing aspect gives the garden good natural light, while the corner plot position helps the outside space feel open rather than hemmed in. There is direct access back into the kitchen/diner through the French doors, a gate to the side, and a personal door into the garage, making the garden work well for day-to-day family use. The red brick of the house and garage gives the space a smart, cohesive backdrop, while the patio provides enough room for outdoor seating, pots and dining close to the house.

Parking - Off street

The block paved drive at the side of the home can accommodate a couple of vehicles off street.

Parking - Garage