Heybridge Basin

A stunning high specification six-bedroom family home located in a pretty waterside village

What We Say

If you dream of morning walks along the water, weekends spent sailing, and evenings watching the sun set over the estuary, this beautifully high specification spacious family home on a quiet private road in Heybridge Basin offers exactly that. Step outside and enjoy scenic riverside and canal walks or relaxed afternoons at a local waterside pub. The charming village setting creates a true sense of escape, while the nearby historic maritime town of Maldon provides excellent amenities, schooling and everyday convenience.

What the Owners Say

Our gorgeous family home has provided us with a wonderful lifestyle, where we have been able to enjoy doorstep walks along the riverside and benefit from the luxury of a local waterside pub/restaurant. The private road is quiet and peaceful, yet we have such easy access to local towns and all the amenities we need. Although we are not sailors ourselves, the yacht club really enhances the local community and helps make Heybridge Basin a very charming waterside village with a brilliant community spirit.

History & Background

This home has been tastefully and fully modernised to improve and enhance family living. It sits in a location that provides an aspirational lifestyle, especially for those who dream of living close to the water. Built over three levels, the property is equipped for multi-generational living. One of the star features of the property is the high-specification kitchen/breakfast room, designed with a delightful modern style with doors facing the west-facing rear garden. All six double bedrooms are spacious and served by bathrooms finished to a high quality.

Externally, the property enjoys a quiet private road setting and benefits from a single detached garage, as well as a large frontage that provides parking for a multitude of vehicles and/or boats. The easy-to-maintain west-facing garden is large enough for entertaining family and friends and perfectly oriented for enjoying sunsets at the end of the day.

Setting & Location

Heybridge Basin is a popular coastal and waterside destination, situated adjacent to the Blackwater Estuary. The area enjoys superb walks along the canal and sea wall, with numerous places to rest and take in the surroundings, together with a choice of local pubs and tea rooms.

The village is also home to the Blackwater Sailing Club, with the river serving as a hub of activity for boats and yachts of varying sizes, along with the holiday barges that grace the canal. Across the water from Heybridge Basin is Northey Island, owned and managed by the National Trust and accessible from Maldon at low tide.

Immediate local amenities can be found in Heybridge and Maldon, with an array of supermarkets, independent shops and cafes located less than three miles away in the attractive and popular riverside town of Maldon.

Heybridge has its own primary school, with neighbouring Maldon offering a good choice of both primary and secondary schools. Nearby Danbury and Chelmsford provide an even more extensive selection, including award-winning state grammar and independent schools. The two railway stations at Hatfield Peverel and Witham, both approximately seven miles away, provide direct links to London Liverpool Street, for an easy commute.

Maldon 2.8 miles *Witham & Hatfield Peverel Stations 7 miles (average journey time to London 52 mins) *Chelmsford 13.5 mils *Stansted Airport 30 miles *Southend Airport 25 miles

Ground Floor Accommodation

The attractive and welcoming hallway provides access on the left to spacious bright dual aspect living room. On the right-hand side of the hallway is a spacious reception room perfect for a formal dining room, playroom or ground floor bedroom. There is access to a good-size cloakroom with WC and to the rear of the property is an impressive high specification kitchen/breakfast living room.

The kitchen/breakfast room provides beautiful sleek lines of symmetry and features a large breakfast bar with integrated sink unit and dishwasher and an array of base storage units. The surrounding kitchen walls contain additional eye-level and base-level storage and host a built-in ceramic hob and integrated ovens, grill oven and microwave. Two sets of separate sliding doors open out to the garden providing a fantastic feel of space and light. The breakfast area of the kitchen is contained within the L-shaped formation and offers not only an excellent dining area, but also a fantastic TV snug zone for the family.

First Floor Accommodation

On this level, there are three generously proportioned double bedrooms, each offering excellent space and comfort. The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite bathroom with shower. The remaining two bedrooms are served by a luxurious family bathroom, beautifully tiled from floor to ceiling and featuring a superb walk-in shower and a stylish sunken bath.

Completing the first-floor accommodation is a cleverly converted dressing room with a walk-in wardrobe area, which could easily be reinstated as an additional bedroom if desired.

Second Floor Accommodation

Two superbly sized double bedrooms occupy this level and are served by a high specification family bathroom. The landing enjoys a skylight that wonderfully illuminates the second floor. Both bedrooms are dual aspect and benefit from high ceilings and views from front to back of the property.

 

Grounds

To the front, an expansive driveway provides generous off-road parking for up to 12 vehicles ideal for growing families, guests, or those with boats and recreational vehicles. Gated side access adds both convenience and privacy, leading to a single garage and further parking for two additional vehicles.

The West-facing rear garden is perfectly positioned to enjoy afternoon and evening sunshine. Thoughtfully arranged with a blend of patio and lawn, it offers versatile outdoor living space whether for children to play, pets to roam, or relaxed summer entertaining. To one side, a cosy and secluded barbecue area creates the perfect setting for long evenings with family and friends. At the rear of the garden, a substantial shed provides excellent storage, keeping the outdoor space neat and functional year-round.

Agents Notes

Our client has completed a property questionnaire to provide additional information for buyers considering making an offer to purchase. Details available on request.

Services

Mains Drainage, Electricity and Water

Gas Fired Heating

 

 

 

 

 

EPC rating: D. Tenure: Freehold,