Church Road, Wickham Bishops, Witham, Essex, CM8

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 8 - Bathrooms: 5

Agent: Savills - Chelmsford Phone: 01245 378553

A substantial country residence on about 4.45 acres with ancillary accommodation.<br/><br/> <b>Description</b><br/><br/>Discreetly positioned within about 4.45 acres of beautifully established grounds, this substantial eight-bedroom, three-storey residence offers an exceptional blend of grandeur, versatility and privacy. It includes ancillary accommodation, a double garage, double cart lodge and sweeping views across St Bartholomew’s Church and the River Blackwater countryside.<br/> <br/>To the ground floor, a striking pilastered storm porch opens into a spacious and welcoming reception hall featuring a beautifully crafted staircase, setting the tone for the elegant accommodation beyond. Double doors lead into an expansive triple-aspect reception room, featuring a wood-burning stove and an abundance of natural light. A separate inner hallway provides access to the formal dining room, cloakroom/WC and a comfortable snug. The heart of the home is the bespoke kitchen/breakfast room, complemented by a utility room. A study links through to a generous dual-aspect family room, perfect for relaxed entertaining or everyday family life.<br/><br/>The first floor comprises a galleried landing, leading to two bedroom suites. The principal bedroom boasts a dressing room and a sumptuous en-suite with bath and walk-in shower. Bedroom two also features its own dressing area and en-suite. A secondary inner hallway provides access to three additional bedrooms, all of which are served by a spacious family bathroom.<br/><br/>The second floor provides three further well-proportioned bedrooms. One enjoys a private en suite bathroom, while a further family bathroom serves the remaining two bedrooms -ideal for guests, teenagers or extended family.<br/><br/>Outside<br/>Accessed via two sets of electric gates, the property sits peacefully back from the road, approached by an extensive driveway offering ample parking for numerous vehicles. A double garage and cart lodge with ancillary accommodation above further enhance the estate’s flexibility.<br/><br/>The southerly gardens are beautifully landscaped with rolling lawns, mature trees, vibrant planting and a raised sun terrace with steps down to an additional lower terrace. Beyond lies a series of paddocks, a hard tennis court and enchanting views towards the River Blackwater.<br/><br/>To one side, a private, secluded garden offers a raised lawn bordered by floral beds and a charming patio area, ideal for quiet reflection or entertaining.<br/><br/>Set away from the main house and accessed via a separate driveway, the detached outbuilding offers flexibility. The current layout includes two reception rooms (one used as a hot tub room), an open-plan kitchen/living/dining area, a shower room and a WC - perfect for multi-generational living, guests, or potential rental use.<br/><br/>Local Authority<br/>Maldon District Council <br/><br/>Council Tax Band: H <br/>With improvement Indicator<br/><br/><b>Location</b><br/><br/>Witham: 3 miles, Maldon: 4.5 miles, Chelmsford: 11 miles, Stansted Airport: 25 miles. All distances approximate.<br/><br/>Situated in the desirable village of Wickham Bishops, this home enjoys a vibrant yet peaceful setting, with an excellent selection of local amenities including a village shop and Post Office, doctors’ surgery, library, church, restaurant and public house.<br/><br/>For the active family, the village offers tennis courts, cricket and football pitches, while the nearby town of Witham (just 3 miles) provides a wider array of amenities and a mainline railway station with fast, direct links to London Liverpool Street (approx. 45 minutes). Chelmsford City is just 9 miles away, offers further retail, dining and leisure opportunities.<br/><br/>Surrounded by the natural beauty of the River Blackwater and Essex countryside, the area also enjoys close proximity to golf courses, sailing clubs, and exceptional state and independent schooling options.<br/><br/>Square Footage: 7,688 sq ft<br/> <br/> <br/>Acreage: 4.45 Acres<br/><br/><b>Directions</b><br/><br/>What3Words: ///<a target="_blank" href="https://what3words.com/silly.either.senior">silly.either.senior</a>