East Mersea, Colchester

Boydens are delighted to bring to market this spacious four-bedroom detached family home located in the picturesque East Mersea village with panoramic views across the Estuary. Built in 2007, the property benefits from underfloor heating, solar panels that provide hot water during the warmer months, Amtico flooring, glass balustrades and solid granite work surfaces.
A composite front door opens into a welcoming hallway with stairs that lead to the first floor. To the right a cosy lounge can be found with a log burner and a window that affords views across the front. The office provides a space for those who work from home and there is also a downstairs cloakroom.
A beautifully designed open plan kitchen/diner occupies the rear of the house, with solid granite work surfaces and high-quality appliances. A central island doubles as a breakfast bar and there is ample space for a formal dining table and a snug area to watch TV. Bifold doors open onto a decked patio which makes this sizable area perfect for entertaining and spending time with the family.
On the first floor a large master bedroom with multiple wardrobes and an en-suite shower room overlooks the rear garden. French doors open onto a balcony that enjoys views across the estuary to Brightlingsea. Three further bedrooms and a family bathroom can be found on this level.
Outside, there is ample parking to the front which is surrounded by established well-stocked borders. A gate allows access into the attractive rear garden, which comprises of many different patios and seating areas to enjoy the plot at different times and climates.

East Mersea forms part of Mersea Island and provides a rural setting close to the Cudmore Grove Nature Reserve. The area has local facilities including Mersea Barns providing a café and shop whilst West Mersea provides wider facilities including a primary school, a variety of shops including a Co-op and Tesco Express and many specialist shops with sailing facilities found down by the anchorage. The Island is also famous for water sports and seafoods especially oysters.

ENTRANCE HALLWAY - 18'3'' x 6'8'' (5.6m x 2m)
Stairs to first floor, understairs cupboard, Amtico flooring, underfloor heating.

CLOAKROOM - 6'9'' x 3'7'' (2.1m x 1.1m)
Low level WC, hand wash basin with cupboard under and mixer tap, extractor, recessed lighting.

LOUNGE - 13'10'' x 12'9'' (4.2m x 3.9m)
Log burner with red brick surround and granite hearth, television and telephone points, recessed lighting, window to front.

STUDY - 10' x 9'9'' (3m x 3m)
Amtico flooring, recessed lighting, window to front.

KITCHEN/DINER - 19'2'' x 16'7'' (5.8m x 5.1m) recess 8'2 x 8'
A range of cupboards and drawers under a solid granite worktop with matching splashbacks and wall mounted units above. Double built in oven, four ringed hob with extractor above, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap. Cupboard housing boiler, integrated dishwasher, washing machine and fridge/freezer. Central island with granite worktops and cupboards under, breakfast bar and wine cooler. Windows to side and rear, bi-fold doors to rear.

UTILITY ROOM - 8'2'' x 6' (2.5m x 1.8m)
Space for fridge/freezer, window to rear.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING - 14' x 11'5'' (4.3m x 3.5m)
Airing cupboard, loft access, skylight to front.

BEDROOM - 1 - 15'6'' x 12' (4.7m x 3.7m)
Double and triple fitted wardrobes, radiator, window with French doors onto balcony with glass and chrome balustrade overlooking the estuary.

ENSUITE - 7'10'' x 5'8'' (2.4m x 1.7m)
Low level WC, hand basin with cupboard under and mixer tap, double shower cubicle with multi-headed shower above. Marble effect tiling, heated towel rail, window to side.

BEDROOM - 2 - 14' x 8' (4.3m x 2.4m)
Two radiators, two windows to rear.

BEDROOM - 3 - 13' x 10'4'' (4m x 3.1m)
Radiator, window to front.

BATHROOM - 7' x 5'8'' (2.1m x 1.7m)
Low level WC, hand basin with cupboard under and mixer tap, double ended bath with central mixer tap and shower above. Coloured tiled splashbacks, heated towel rail, window to side.

BEDROOM - 4 - 10'5'' x 8'3'' (3.2m x 2.5m)
Two double fitted wardrobes, radiator, window to front.

OUTSIDE -
To the front of the property is a shingled drive that affords off road parking for multiple cars. A gate gives access down the side of the property into the rear garden, which has been beautifully landscaped with varying raised patios, fruit trees and established flowerbed borders. There is also a water feature, summerhouse, wooden shed and a greenhouse for ample storage.

AGENTS NOTE -
Local Authority - Colchester City Council.Broadband Availability - Ultrafast Broadband available with speeds of up to 1000 Mbps (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) - July 2024.
Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the best available mobile service in the area is provided by EE, Three, O2 & Vodafone (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) - July 2024.
Utilities - Mains Electric / Calor Gas / Water Treatment Plant.
Construction Type - We understand the property to be of Traditional Construction of brick.
Flood Risk - Data Taken from Gov.UK Flood Map - checked July 2024 - The property is at low risk of flooding.
Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - Checked July 2024 - We are not aware of any planning applications in the immediate locality.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Please be advised that all purchasers will need to adhere to currents laws of money laundering and therefore will need to provide Boydens Estate Agents photographic identification and proof of residency identification before any transaction is started to comply with the legislation.