Southminster

This classical former Rectory, dating back to the Victorian era, offers 5,000 sq. ft., of accommodation of 6 bedrooms, four reception rooms and traditional kitchen/breakfast room. The stylish interior has been extremely well maintained throughout and features high ceilings, large sash windows flooding the rooms with natural light, bespoke kitchen and exquisite bathrooms. Set on a 7 acre plot with gardens, fenced paddocks and views over open countryside. Approached by a carriage driveway from the road, the Old Vicarage has traditional elevations, noted in photographs c.1904. A welcoming central entrance hall gives access to the four reception rooms, which feature high ceilings, large sash windows, wood floors and feature fireplaces (some with woodburning stoves), one reception offering access to a ground floor cloakroom. The kitchen/breakfast room offers a bespoke range of traditional wood units with range cooker, ample space for breakfast dining and a door to outside. There is also a good sized utility room and a boot room leading to outside. From the hallway a balustrade staircase leads up to the first floor where the six bedrooms are equally bright and airy, having been tastefully decorated and offer views over the gardens and open countryside beyond. There is a family bathroom, additional shower room, dressing room to the main bedroom, a connecting door between two of the bedrooms to the rear and a separate wc.

There is a detached double garage and, approached from the driveway is a red brick double height Coach House which offers car/workshop space with double doors, workshop and storage space. A gardeners delight the beautifully landscaped gardens feature an abundance of flowers and shrub with a Wisteria complimenting the house. There is a large sun terrace and a vegetable garden and outbuilding/storage ideal for garden machinery. Surrounding the property are well tended lawns, mature trees and hedgerows as well as an abundance of fruit trees. There are further outbuildings, greenhouses and sheds, including a tractor store which was once stables. A natural pond is also featured and the remainder of the land is fenced for paddock use.

Dengie is approx. 3 miles from Southminster which offers rail services to London Liverpool Street and close to Tillingham CofE Primary School together with local shops within easy reach and senior schooling and sailing clubs at Burnham-on-Crouch (approx. 6 miles). The location offers open countryside on your doorstep with the rivers Blackwater and Crouch nearby and main road links linking to M25 and Southend Airport. Property Information: Tenure Freehold, EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) rating E, water softener, Oil fired central heating, private drainage. Ref: NBC240396.


Southminster Village and Station 3 miles (services to London Liverpool Street) | Burnham-on-Crouch approx. 6 miles (Senior School) | Maldon town centre approx. 12 miles
Chelmsford City Centre approx. 20 miles | St. Nicholas CofE Primary School Tillingham approx. 1.6 miles | Main Road links via A130/A127 (M25), Southend Airport 27 miles