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Highfield is situated on possibly one of the MOST ENVIABLE POSITIONS on the ESSEX COASTLINE, this BEAUTIFUL DETACHED FAMILY RESIDENCE which was built in the late 1930's offers a most VERSATILE LIVING ACCOMMODATION with THREE/FOUR bedrooms, THREE BATHROOMS and THREE/FOUR RECEPTION ROOMS of which the sitting room opens to an attractive balcony providing PANORAMIC RIVER VIEWS across the private salt marshes and into the bay. Externally the property boasts a host of LANDSCAPED GARDENS of circa 3 ACRES with a wide variety of trees and shrubs and examples of exotic flora. The property is accessed from the main road via a lengthy private tree lined driveway which leads round to generous double garages. Viewings to the property are STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY and we ask you to contact the sole agents to the property.
A separate 27 acres of tenanted freehold farmland and salting's may be available by separate negotiation.
Bradwell On Sea is a historic waterside village near to the mouth of the Blackwater estuary with the property affording a most private of locations but still within an hour of London and 35 minutes from the City of Chelmsford with its fantastic High street including a soon to open John Lewis store, established Marks and Spencers and Debenhams within the comprehensive High Street, University campus, transport network and everything else you would expect from a major city. More local are the towns of Maldon and Burnham On Crouch, the latter just a 15 minute drive, a sailing mecca with yacht clubs offering the chance to learn to sail, canoe, carry out RYA training, including the Royal Corinthian and Royal Burnham. Offering a railway station along with the nearby village of Southminster, both offer links to London Liverpool Street in approximately an hour. Throughout the area are an abundance of equestrian facilities, shooting clubs, fitness centres, Spa and Leisure Centres Private Health Clubs, Public Swimming Pools, Arrangement of Golf Clubs, Bowling, Rugby, Football, Tennis, Squash, Cricket, Cycle Clubs restaurants and pubs and even a local cinema.
In addition to the yacht clubs in Burnham there are Marinas at Bradwell, Fambridge, Burnham on Crouch and more locally there is a ski and sailing club in St Lawrence Bay.
ENTRANCE HALL Solid Oak door leads to entrance hall with glazed double doors opening to sitting room and door leading to Kitchen. Solid wood strip flooring leads through. Radiator.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 19' 5" x 12' 1" (5.92m x 3.68m) Double glazed window to side, glazed door to side leading to steps down to kitchen garden. Range of wall and base units with formica work surfaces. Integral stainless steel double sink and drainer, pantry, oven and hob. Doors leading to dining room generous basement rooms and inner lobby leading to snug, office/study and external access to a large cellar.
SITTING ROOM & DINING ROOM 49' 8" x 15' 4" (15.14m x 4.67m) Two large double glazed picture windows offering panoramic river views, serving hatch and door from kitchen. Opening leads through to sitting room which benefits double doors opening onto a spacious balcony. A feature fireplace sits at the far end of the room and a door leads through to an inner lobby.
INNER LOBBY Door to front, doors leading to three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a staircase leads down to the lower floor.
MASTER BEDROOM 19' 8" x 13' 4" (5.99m x 4.06m) Double glazed window to rear, double glazed door to side leading to balcony, fitted wardrobes, both aspects offer full panoramic river and countryside views.
BEDROOM Double glazed windows to front and side aspects, door to balcony with views extending accross to the bay. Radiator.
BEDROOM Double glazed window to front and side aspects, radiator.
BATHROOM Double glazed window to side, panel bath, wall mounted shower, bidet, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled wc, full height storage cupboard, radiator.
BATHROOM Double glazed window to side, panel bath, close coupled wc, hand wash basin, radiator.
CLOAKROOM Close coupled wc.
LOWER LEVEL LOBBY Stairs from upper level, doors to garage, family room and games room.
DOUBLE GARAGE Two up and over doors to front. Ample space for two cars, jet skis, garden machinery and designated tool room.
FAMILY ROOM/BEDROOM Double glazed window to rear, double glazed sliding doors to side, radiator.
GAMES ROOM 27' 4" x 20' 6" (8.33m x 6.25m) Double glazed double doors to rear, picture windows to rear, feature fireplace, door leading to utility, laundry, cloakroom and boiler rooms.
LAUNDRY ROOM Doors leading to boiler room, storage basement and stairs leading up to kitchen breakfast room.
SNUG Double glazed windows to front and side aspects, radiator.
BATHROOM THREE Window to side, close coupled wc, panel bath, hand wash basin, radiator.
OFFICE/STUDY Double glazed window to front, radiator.
EXTERIOR Accessed via a private tree lined shingle driveway the property sits on an elevated plot of approximately 3 acres. Well established, mature lawns extend to the properties boundaries bordered by neighbouring farmland bringing a colourful display of crops throughout the summer months. The gardens themselves boast an abundance of conifers, fruit and palm trees plus a selection of more exotic flora. A path leads down to the salt marshes and directly to the River Blackwater.
AGENTS NOTE The Property also has more than adequate areas, if required, for landing a Helicopter, for those that wish to commute by air. In addition London Southend Airport approximately 45 minutes away by road, London Stansted is also within the hour by road, and both City airport and Heathrow are within a reasonable distance. There are a number of private flying clubs within an hours drive offering lessons and pilot training.
A separate 27 acres of tenanted freehold farmland and salting's may be available by separate negotiation.
Bradwell On Sea is a historic waterside village near to the mouth of the Blackwater estuary with the property affording a most private of locations but still within an hour of London and 35 minutes from the City of Chelmsford with its fantastic High street including a soon to open John Lewis store, established Marks and Spencers and Debenhams within the comprehensive High Street, University campus, transport network and everything else you would expect from a major city. More local are the towns of Maldon and Burnham On Crouch, the latter just a 15 minute drive, a sailing mecca with yacht clubs offering the chance to learn to sail, canoe, carry out RYA training, including the Royal Corinthian and Royal Burnham. Offering a railway station along with the nearby village of Southminster, both offer links to London Liverpool Street in approximately an hour. Throughout the area are an abundance of equestrian facilities, shooting clubs, fitness centres, Spa and Leisure Centres Private Health Clubs, Public Swimming Pools, Arrangement of Golf Clubs, Bowling, Rugby, Football, Tennis, Squash, Cricket, Cycle Clubs restaurants and pubs and even a local cinema.
In addition to the yacht clubs in Burnham there are Marinas at Bradwell, Fambridge, Burnham on Crouch and more locally there is a ski and sailing club in St Lawrence Bay.
ENTRANCE HALL Solid Oak door leads to entrance hall with glazed double doors opening to sitting room and door leading to Kitchen. Solid wood strip flooring leads through. Radiator.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 19' 5" x 12' 1" (5.92m x 3.68m) Double glazed window to side, glazed door to side leading to steps down to kitchen garden. Range of wall and base units with formica work surfaces. Integral stainless steel double sink and drainer, pantry, oven and hob. Doors leading to dining room generous basement rooms and inner lobby leading to snug, office/study and external access to a large cellar.
SITTING ROOM & DINING ROOM 49' 8" x 15' 4" (15.14m x 4.67m) Two large double glazed picture windows offering panoramic river views, serving hatch and door from kitchen. Opening leads through to sitting room which benefits double doors opening onto a spacious balcony. A feature fireplace sits at the far end of the room and a door leads through to an inner lobby.
INNER LOBBY Door to front, doors leading to three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a staircase leads down to the lower floor.
MASTER BEDROOM 19' 8" x 13' 4" (5.99m x 4.06m) Double glazed window to rear, double glazed door to side leading to balcony, fitted wardrobes, both aspects offer full panoramic river and countryside views.
BEDROOM Double glazed windows to front and side aspects, door to balcony with views extending accross to the bay. Radiator.
BEDROOM Double glazed window to front and side aspects, radiator.
BATHROOM Double glazed window to side, panel bath, wall mounted shower, bidet, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled wc, full height storage cupboard, radiator.
BATHROOM Double glazed window to side, panel bath, close coupled wc, hand wash basin, radiator.
CLOAKROOM Close coupled wc.
LOWER LEVEL LOBBY Stairs from upper level, doors to garage, family room and games room.
DOUBLE GARAGE Two up and over doors to front. Ample space for two cars, jet skis, garden machinery and designated tool room.
FAMILY ROOM/BEDROOM Double glazed window to rear, double glazed sliding doors to side, radiator.
GAMES ROOM 27' 4" x 20' 6" (8.33m x 6.25m) Double glazed double doors to rear, picture windows to rear, feature fireplace, door leading to utility, laundry, cloakroom and boiler rooms.
LAUNDRY ROOM Doors leading to boiler room, storage basement and stairs leading up to kitchen breakfast room.
SNUG Double glazed windows to front and side aspects, radiator.
BATHROOM THREE Window to side, close coupled wc, panel bath, hand wash basin, radiator.
OFFICE/STUDY Double glazed window to front, radiator.
EXTERIOR Accessed via a private tree lined shingle driveway the property sits on an elevated plot of approximately 3 acres. Well established, mature lawns extend to the properties boundaries bordered by neighbouring farmland bringing a colourful display of crops throughout the summer months. The gardens themselves boast an abundance of conifers, fruit and palm trees plus a selection of more exotic flora. A path leads down to the salt marshes and directly to the River Blackwater.
AGENTS NOTE The Property also has more than adequate areas, if required, for landing a Helicopter, for those that wish to commute by air. In addition London Southend Airport approximately 45 minutes away by road, London Stansted is also within the hour by road, and both City airport and Heathrow are within a reasonable distance. There are a number of private flying clubs within an hours drive offering lessons and pilot training.