5 bedroom bungalow

A deceptively large Chalet bungalow offering six double bedrooms in a versatile layout making this a suitable family, or an ideal multi-generational home. The real attraction is for me the self-sufficiency opportunity the smallholding offers as well as the income potential and all within a village location within walking distance to amenities.

We have kept many animals here, including a pony, pigs, goats, kookaburras, turaco, guinea fowl, hens, turkeys, peacocks and rhea. We always hear on the TV property shows that it is all about compromise, but for us, there were no compromises at all, this home has given us everything we could have hoped for.

History & Backround

Constructed around 20 years ago, offering very spacious and versatile accommodation is the detached chalet standing in gardens and grounds of 2.5 acres. The current owner has a CPH number and herd numbers for Sheep, Pigs and Goats and has established productive vegetable garden which has supplied the family with produce and any excess has been sold on the stall at the front of the house as well as eggs from their hens.

The property offers an excellent ‘lifestyle’ opportunity with a range of outbuildings with potential for keeping animals, growing produce. The property could also suit those with equestrian interests. At the very end of the land overlooking the brook in a private and peaceful setting, the vendor has built a comfy “Shepherds Hut” which has electricity and water connected nearby.  This could offer income potential as well as the addition of Bell tents for example,there is a separate bathroom in the same area with washing facilities and compost loo. The solar panels on the property generate good income with 14 years remaining on the contract.

The property is located in the village of Mayland, on the Dengie peninsula an area popular with sailing enthusiasts and those who enjoy outdoor life. Within the village are two village halls, playing field, local facilities including a small supermarket/convenience store, a pet supplies store, Post Office, cash point, eateries including the waterfront Blackwater Bistro, pubs, shops, doctor’s surgery, primary school and a nursery. The village has 3 sailing clubs; Maylandsea Bay, Blackwater Marina and Harlow & Blackwater, which are located on the banks of Mundon Creek, a tidal tributary of the river Blackwater.

The popular sailing town of Burnham on Crouch is just 6 miles away offering a wider range of amenities, historic sailing clubs and a branch line train station with services into London Liverpool Street (journey time around 68 minutes); alternative rail services can be found in Althorne which is just 4.1 miles distance. The Three Rivers Golf and Country Club is within 6 miles, and the charming market town of Maldon is within 9 miles. Alternative mainline rail services can be found in Wickford (14 miles) London Liverpool Street 40 minutes.