Sea View Parade, Mayland, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3

As featured on 'Grand Designs', a unique and individual modern 'floating' home.

Description

This stunning property combines modern luxury with the charm of coastal living, making it a perfect retreat for those seeking tranquillity

As featured on 'Grand Designs' this amazing cantilevered 'floating' home (approximately 3,600 sq ft) provides fantastic contemporary accommodation with amazing views over the Blackwater River and beyond.

The property boasts an impressive facade with contemporary architectural lines and large windows that maximise the panoramic views. The living accommodation is set across the cantilevered first floor, which is some 4 metres above ground level. The house has been designed to be energy efficient and is equipped with state-of-the-art solutions to minimise running costs, including solar tiles to the roof, air-source heat pump, double glazing and thermal glass.

The accommodation includes reception hallway to the ground floor connected by a utility area and double garage. A feature staircase (and lift) rising to first floor hallway leads to a living/dining/kitchen open plan area. There are three en-suite bedrooms, bedroom four and a family bathroom. A substantial wrap-around terrace connects the rooms.

Seal Point is approached over a sweeping gated driveway, opening to a double garage. The large open gardens wrap around the property and include two feature ponds with a protective bund wall creating an inner, more private area of garden. All in about 3.24 acres.

Services
Air-source heat pump, mains water and drainage.

Location

Mayland is a charming village located in Essex, nestled on the picturesque Dengie Peninsula. This quaint waterside village is situated along the banks of the River Blackwater. The river is a popular spot for sailing, boating, and fishing. The nearby Maylandsea Bay Sailing Club is a hub for sailing enthusiasts. As described, the tidal nature of the River Blackwater also makes it an attractive spot for bird watching, particularly in the marshes and mudflats where various species of birds can be observed.

The Dengie National Nature Reserve, located nearby, is a haven for wildlife and provides a variety of trails through marshland and coastal habitats.

Mayland benefits from good road connections to nearby towns and cities. The B1021 road runs through the village, linking it to Maldon and Burnham-on-Crouch. From Maldon, the A414 provides a direct route to Chelmsford. Chelmsford is a major transport hub with road links to the A12, which connects to London and other parts of East Anglia. While Mayland itself does not have a railway station, nearby towns offer convenient rail connections. The closest stations are in South Woodham Ferrers and Burnham-on-Crouch, both of which provide regular services to London Liverpool Street via the Southminster line. Additionally, Chelmsford's railway station offers frequent and fast services to Liverpool Street, with an approximate journey time of 35 minutes.

The village has local shops, a post office and several pubs. For more extensive shopping and services, residents can access nearby towns such as Maldon and Chelmsford. Education is well catered for with primary schools in the village, while secondary education and further educational facilities are available in nearby towns.

Square Footage: 3,648 sq ft


Acreage: 3.24 Acres