Hullbridge

An Aspirational ‘Grand designed’ Eco-Friendly Coastal Retreat overlooking the River Crouch with Pontoon Mooring

What We Say at the Zoe Napier Group

This is a sensational property that will upgrade your lifestyle – Modern architecture is often linked to nature and wellbeing, featuring full height double glazed glass windows, open plan living and extensive balcony spaces from which to live the life to the full. Waterman’s Lodge truly is designed with entertainment in mind, the kitchen solitions facilitate several floors and makes it possible for hosts to enjoy the event as much as the guests. Whether it’s sailing followed by a garden party with a live band, a dinner party followed by a block buster movie in the bespoke cinema room, canapés on any of the 3 balconies, or a rooftop BBQ with star gazing, this house excels and has it all!

What the Owners Say

We knew when we purchased a riverfront plot, that we must design a building worthy of it’s unique position. To allow the breath-taking views to be enjoyed throughout the day, whilst working with nature to ensure minimal impact. Every day we marvel at the many bespoke features, reflecting the care and attention we gave to the build (perhaps we should have said “yes “ to Grand Designs!). Our children have now flown the nest and whilst it will be very hard to leave our dream home, we have decided to downsize and offer the property with no onward chain.

History & Background

An Inspirational example of Modern Waterside Architecture overlooking the River Crouch  with Pontoon Mooring. Enjoying over 4000 sq ft of luxurious accommodation, the property sits on a beautifully landscaped plot of 0.31 of an acre (stls) with immediate access to it’s very own pontoon dock and riparian rights onto the River Crouch – a stunning stretch of estuary on the East Coast, largely surrounded by open countryside.

The house was completed in 2015 with the remaining term of a 10-year Buildzone Warranty. Its luxurious specification and great engineering, combined with high efficiency materials and inexpensive running costs constitute the perfect coastal retreat. The rain water harvesting system, underfloor heating and solar panelled energy (owned outright) supports the extensive double-glazed panels from which to enjoy stunning, panoramic vistas.

The interior is over four floors with superb balconies for entertaining, with great expanses of family living space where bi-fold doors envelop the sea breeze and the never tiring, changing waterside views. Every attention has been paid to detail in the design, including options for a ground floor or third floor annexes or alternative party/summer room onto the coastal seascape gardens.

Setting & Location

The property is situated along a private no through road, towards the end of the lane amongst well-kept neighbouring waterside properties. The lane also accommodates a high-end retirement park, and the village is a sought after, thriving community with all required local amenities within walking distance. These include a doctor’s surgery, dentist, post office, local supermarkets and a fantastic range of schools. Rayleigh & Hockley station are just under five miles by car for those travelling by train to and from London.

This wonderful, highly appointed, landmark home is situated on 0.31 of an acre (stls) and is within easy walking distance of the scenic Kendal park is located nearby offering the perfect place to enjoy a long scenic walk. Riverside primary school is located within the town (currently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted), whilst slightly further afield there are highly regarded Grammar schools based in Southend and Chelmsford respectively.

Ground Floor Accommodation

This inspirational home is finished with extensive, luxury Indian silver slate flooring on much of the ground and first floors with the benefit of zoned underfloor heating. The main front door leads to an extensive, entrance hall with access to the well-proportioned cinema room, perfect for entertaining or those Sunday afternoons with the family. Residing in the East wing of the property is the sitting room, with glorious views over adjoining River Crouch and adjoins the utility/ boot room and cloakroom. Enjoying an additional front door, this excellent space could quite easily be utilised as a self-contained annexe if required.  

First Floor Accommodation

A stylish, polished concrete, helical staircase, cast in situ to be wafer thin, allowing the southerly light to filter through the stone-clad tower to the front of the property takes you to this breathtaking floor. The stunning living area is open plan to the dining area and bespoke kitchen, including a seven-metre-long specialist concrete kitchen work surface and feature timber breakfast bar. The wall to wall, floor to ceiling glazed bi-folds doors open onto the first balcony, then leading to expansive decking area encompassing this extra outdoor space with views allowing you to experience the panoramic sunsets from the river. Adjoining the impressive living space is a further reception room/ bedroom with spacious en suite bathroom adjacent.

Second Floor Accommodation

Residing in the South elevation, are two well proportioned, bright and airy double bedrooms, both complemented by their own en suite bathroom facilities, whilst situated to the rear is the peste de la resistance of this particular floor, the principle bedroom. A truly sensational suite including expansive balcony to enjoy your morning coffee, separate WC and spacious dressing room. The vacuous bedroom seamlessly flows open plan into the glorious en suite bathroom, a delightful room that has been cleverly designed so after a hard days work you can soak away your troubles in the bath with a glass of wine whilst enjoying the wonderful the view through the feature circular window adjacent.

Third Floor Accommodation

The third floor offers the ultimate in entertainment space, with a spacious living room, incorporating glass vestibule, kitchenette and cloakroom. This versatile accommodation could alternatively be utilised as a secondary annexe and adjoins the sensational rooftop balcony, perfect for those Summer barbeques.

Outside

The property sits on an impressive plot of 0.31 of an acres (stls) and is approached via a substantial, sweeping granite, cobble stone driveway, providing off street parking for several vehicles and leads to a spacious detached garage/ storage shed with additional car port located opposite.  

The rear garden enjoys extensive decking for great outdoor entertaining. The landscape includes steps up to the gated sea wall and further access beyond onto the bankside to the Crouch where the pontoon resides. The Mooring ownership allows for private access onto the river for boating, swimming, plus other activities such as fishing, jet skiing and paddle boarding.

Agents Notes

• Our Clients have participated in the Propertymark Toolkit – providing a completed questionnaire in respect to this property, which will be supported by the appropriate warranties and certificates.
• Please note that under the Estate Agents Act 1979 we declare that that one of the owners of this property is a part time member of staff of The Zoe Napier Group

Services

Energy Rating C

Mains Drainage, Water & Electricity

Gas Fired Central Heating

Solar Panels

Heat recovery system

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EPC rating: C. Tenure: Freehold,