4 bed detached house for sale

Byron Drive, Wickham Bishops CM8

Nestled in the charming village of Wickham Bishops, this impressive detached house on Byron Drive offers a perfect blend of space, comfort, and tranquillity. Set on a generous corner plot, this property boasts an expansive 2,161 square feet of space, making it an ideal family home.

Upon entering, you are greeted by a welcoming hallway that leads to four well-appointed reception spaces. These versatile areas can be tailored to suit your lifestyle, whether you envision a cosy sitting room, a formal dining area, or a playroom for the children. The abundance of natural light enhances the warmth and inviting atmosphere throughout the home.

The property features four spacious bedrooms, providing ample accommodation for family and guests alike. The two bathrooms are thoughtfully designed, ensuring convenience and privacy for all residents.

Situated in a peaceful cul-de-sac, this home benefits from a serene environment, perfect for those seeking a quiet retreat. Additionally, the nearby walks offer delightful opportunities to explore the picturesque surroundings, making it an excellent choice for those looking to enjoy nature or just walk the dog.

This property is not just a house; it is a place where memories can be made. With its generous living spaces, prime location, and proximity to local amenities, this home is a rare find.

Some More Information

From the entrance door you enter the entrance hall where stairs rise to the first floor and doors give access to the study, snug, cloakroom and garage. From the snug with its window to the front, along with a door leading into the sitting room and further door to access to the understairs cupboard. An opening from the snug leads into the kitchen breakfast room, which is fitted with a range of eye and base level cupboards and drawers beneath wood block work surfaces. Fitted appliances include double eye level oven, gas hob with extractor over and spaces for dishwasher and fridge freezer. Beyond a further door leads to the dining room along with an opening to the utility. The utility room benefits from a door to the side elevation, eye and base level cupboards with spaces for appliances beneath, window to the front elevation and corner sink.

To the rear of the property the dining room has sliding doors leading to the rear garden, along with a further window. A door connects the dining room to the sitting room which has two windows overlooking the garden and a central fireplace with ornate surround and stone hearth. Leading back through the entrance hall the ground floor cloakroom is fitted with a low-level W.C. And wall mounted wash hand basin. Beyond is the study which has a window and single door leading out to the rear garden, ideal for those who work from home but would like to step outside or indeed allow clients to visit without entering your home. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a large hall cupboard and door to the integral garage which has an electric door and roof light.

To the first floor there are four double bedrooms, the principle bedroom is located to the rear and has a wide picture window overlooking the rear garden, fitted wardrobe with sliding doors and further benefits from an en-suite shower room. The en-suite is fitted with a walk-in shower enclosure and aqua panel wall coverings, wash hand basin set into a vanity unit with further storage adjacent and below and low-level W.C. Bedroom two is also located to the rear and has a large picture window to the rear also. Whilst bedroom three and four are both located to the front and double sized rooms. Completing the first floor is the family bathroom which is fitted with a panel enclosed bath, separate shower enclosure vanity wash hand basin and low-level W.C.

Externally

To the front of the property there are two block paved driveways providing off street parking for a number of vehicles one of which leads to the single garage with electric door whilst the second leads to the gated side access where further parking to the side and rear is located.

To the immediate side of the property an area of slab patio provides an area ideal for a motorhome or trailer parking and opens into the corner garden beyond.

To the immediate rear of the property a paved terrace extends to the full width of the property and a semi raised planting boarder is established with plants to bring the garden into the foreground.

Beyond the garden is mainly laid to lawn and enclosed by wood panel fences. There is a timber constructed storage shed further area for composting and aluminium and glass greenhouse. A pathway leads back around from this area to the utility door which is one of three points of access to the home.

Location

Located in the village of Wickham Bishops, the property is located just 0.4miles from the community village hall, which offers a range of classes, clubs and activities as well as having a children’s play area within the grounds. The village of Wickham Bishops also offers Library, village shop and Post Office, Mrs Salisbury’s Tea Rooms, along with Health Food shop, Estate Agents, nail salon and two hair salons. Located just 1.8miles from the property is Benton Hall, Golf, Health and Country Club, which offers not only an 18 hole championship golf course as well as the “Bishops” par 3,9-hole course. The health club offers various classes along with indoor swimming pool, gymnasium and spa facilities.

The nearby town of Maldon with its historic quay offers a number of independent and national high street retailers as well as supermarkets and restaurants, as does Witham, which is located 2.4miles from the property but in addition has a mainline railway station with a fast and frequent service to London Liverpool Street Station.

Entrance Hall (3.84m max x 3.15m (12'7" max x 10'4"))

Sitting Room (6.22m x 3.63m (20'5" x 11'11"))

Dining Room (5.21m x 3.63m (17'1" x 11'11"))

Kitchen/Breakfast Room (4.27m x 3.25m (14'0" x 10'8"))

Utility Room (4.27m x 1.78m (14'0" x 5'10"))

Snug (4.17m x 2.26m (13'8" x 7'5"))

Study (5.26m x 2.29m (17'3" x 7'6"))

Cloakroom (1.85m x 1.04m (6'1" x 3'5"))

Bedroom One (4.78m x 3.48m (15'8" x 11'5"))

En-Suite (3.48m x 1.65m (11'5" x 5'5"))

Bedroom Two (3.89m x 3.63m (12'9" x 11'11"))

Bedroom Three (3.91m x 3.12m (12'10" x 10'3"))

Bedroom Four (3.45m x 2.77m (11'4" x 9'1"))

Bathroom (3.66m x 2.46m (12'0" x 8'1"))

Services

Mains Electric
Gas Fired Central Heating
Mains Water
Mains Sewerage

Council Tax Band - E
Local Authority - Maldon District Council
Tenure - Freehold
EPC - tbc


Planning Applications in the Immediate Locality - Speak with selling agents.

Construction Type - We understand the property to be of a traditional construction with timber dormers to the front and rear. The property does not have step free access to the property.

Broadband Availability - Ultrafast Broadband Available with speeds up to 1000mbps (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) – October 2025.
Mobile Coverage - It is understood that the mobile phone service is available from O2 & EE (details obtained from Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker) - October 2025.

Flooding from Surface Water – Very Low Risk
Flooding from Rivers and Sea - Very Low Risk
Flooding from Reservoirs Unlikely In This Area
Flooding from Ground Water - Unlikely In This Area (details obtained from long term flood risk search) - October 2025