Burnham on Crouch

A fabulous four-bedroom waterside town house with a lift accessing the first floor and stunning estuary views.

What We say at The Zoe Napier Group

With a lift carrying you to the first floor to enjoy the incredible uninterrupted waterside views, this much-loved home makes the perfect waterside retreat within easy reach of the marina and sailing clubs. This property offers an exceptional opportunity, where you can just sit back and enjoy the living riverscape.  The rooms are versatile and could offer the perfect waterside home. 

What the owners say

This property has been in the family for 25 years. My Father and Mother were enthusiastic sailors, and they just loved living here. It is a special property overlooking the river providing a view with constant activity even during winter. Amazing sunrises and sunsets! The interesting aspect is this part of the country is the driest and sunshine keeps the living room comfortable all year round. I will miss this place.

History & Background

A unique waterside town house with a lift, situated on the most stunning waterside development located on the river front in close proximity to the high street, marina, sailing clubs and station. The lift which can carry up to four people, allows you easy access to the first floor living accommodation, with large light spacious airy rooms.  The versatile living space offers four double bedrooms, with two of these rooms currently being used as an additional lounge with sliding doors opening to a glorious terrace with amazing views and the other room being used as a beautiful study.  As well as a lift there is a large wide winding staircase accessing all floors, which provides room for extra storage. There is double glazing throughout with cornicing and high ceilings.

This prestigious waterside development includes a mix of attractive redbrick with partially weatherboarded properties. The private communal gardens are beautifully maintained and a wonderful space to sit and relax or enjoy a barbeque.

Setting & Location

The property is situated on prestigious waterside development that fronts the riverside and the promenade.  Access to the front door, garage and parking is through a small quiet courtyard.  The communal gardens can be accessed from the promenade or Kings Road.

Burnham on Crouch is a charming small maritime town, world famous for being a yachting centre and calmer waters of the Crouch Estuary. The town offers an array of traditional, independent shops with plenty of pubs, tea rooms and restaurants all of which are within walking distance from the property. Burnham on Crouch has its own rail station for London's Liverpool Street. This train journey is scenic, travelling through the marshes and alongside the river. The typical journey time is 1 hour 10 minutes and a perfect way to travel for Londoners looking for a weekend retreat or an easy commute to London.

Burnham on Crouch also has good educational facilities with a C of E primary school (Ofsted Good) and Burnhams Ormiston Rivers Academy which remains a Good school for senior education. There is also a supermarket and doctor's surgery, a historic church, quaint cinema and a maritime museum, alongside many activities within the town which further include an annual Burnham week sailing regatta.

The nearest main towns are South Woodham Ferrers 10 miles, Maldon 12 miles, and Chelmsford City (grammar and High Schools) is 22 miles from the property.

Ground Floor Accommodation

A step leads to the front door entrance opening to a large winding staircase with steel balustrades.  A separate door opens to an inner hallway and a lift.  The hydraulic lift carries up to four people and is serviced annually within a maintenance contract. The stylish wooden panelled lift has a magnetic safety door, and spotlights within the ceiling.  This fabulous addition to the property allows easy living and easy access to the upper floors.  The winding staircase and landings leads to first and second floor accommodation and has space for plenty storage.

First Floor Accommodation

Exiting the lift or climbing the staircase there is door leading to an inner hallway, the principal bedroom and a short staircase. There are various cupboards offering plenty of storage. The large double bedroom is spacious with built in storage and wardrobes.  To one end of the bedroom is a useful dressing area with a built-in wardrobe and there is a large Dorma and side window with views to the courtyard.  The tiled ensuite shower room is spacious and has an integral basin and vanity unit.  To one side is a heated towel rail. From the inner hallway the stairs lead to an L shaped lounge and dining room.  The waterside views are incredible.  The living room has high ceilings and a bay window with a window seat, maximising the views. An Electric fireplace with ornamental surround and mantel provides another focal point to the room. The comfortable dining area has double doors leading to roof terrace/balcony, ideal for a barbeque or to just sit and enjoy the view.  A door leads to the practical kitchen, with tiled splash backs and integral units, including a dishwasher. A large window overlooks the estuary.

Second Floor Accommodation

A short staircase with large storage cupboard leads to the second-floor spacious landing with a Dorma window overlooking the courtyard.  From this floor you can access the main staircase and a large guest room with partially vaulted ceiling. This charming double bedroom has built-in wardrobes.  Another short staircase leads to the top floor accommodation.

Third Floor Accommodation

 A stunning bedroom/living room with partially vaulted ceiling has breathtaking views of the estuary with sliding doors leading to a wonderful terrace.  Perfect for alfresco dining or breakfast! A fourth bedroom, currently being used as a study has a beautiful arched window with the same stunning view.   A family bathroom is situated on this floor, with fully tiled walls, and an alcove leading to an airing cupboard and storage.

Outside

The house is situated in a quiet courtyard with one parking space in front of a single garage.  The garage has an electric door with a surprisingly large storage/workshop area accessed by a ladder.

The communal gardens are delightful with seating areas, a beautiful water feature and stunning shrub boarders. Each residence has access via a key, with gardens accessed from the road and the promenade waterside.  Perfect for outside entertaining, relaxing or a barbeque.

Agents Notes

• The Property has a shared freehold with an annual service charge of £440 & Insurance £621.38 – Kings Road Wharf Management Ltd
• Lift Maintenance Cost is currently £481 per annum
• Each property has a key for the locked communal garden
• We understand probate has not yet been granted
• Our client has completed a Propertymark questionnaire providing buyers with more information upon request.
• Maldon Council 

Services

Mains Gas (New Combi Boiler), Mains Water, Mains Electricity

 

EPC rating: D. Tenure: Share of freehold, Service charge description: • The Property has a shared freehold with an annual service charge of £440 & Insurance £621.38 – Kings Road Wharf Management Ltd
• Lift Maintenance Cost is currently £481 per annum
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