3 bed detached house for sale

Meadow Lane West Mersea CO5

Forming part of the Game Estates Reserve Collection, this exceptional detached coastal home occupies a highly desirable position on Meadow Lane, moments from the beach and arranged to embrace panoramic sea views, natural light and memorable evening sunsets. The attraction of this home is not defined simply by its three double bedrooms, but by the lifestyle it offers and the way every part of the property connects with its surroundings.

Set well back within its plot, the house turns convention on its head. The generous south facing front garden is the principal outside living space, positioned to make the very best of the coastal outlook. It is somewhere to sit with a morning coffee, dine with friends, watch the changing light across the water and enjoy the sunset at the end of the day. The more private rear courtyard provides a practical, low maintenance area with direct access to the utility room, second reception room and two substantial outbuildings.

Comprehensively refurbished approximately five years ago, the property has been transformed with new bathrooms, a stylish kitchen, flooring and decoration throughout. At its centre is the superb open plan kitchen and dining room, a bright and sociable space where a powder blue shaker style kitchen, granite work surfaces and curved breakfast bar sit alongside a vaulted dining area with roof lights and sea views. From here, the accommodation flows naturally into the generous living room, where a log burning stove creates a welcoming focal point.

Upstairs, the galleried landing leads to three excellent double bedrooms, two of which open directly onto the balcony. The principal bedroom is a particularly impressive suite with fitted wardrobes, a separate dressing area, luxurious en suite and balcony seating from which the panoramic coastal views can be fully appreciated. A large family bathroom and a useful library, study or gaming area complete the first floor.

With parking for multiple vehicles, two versatile outbuildings and no onward chain, this is a beautifully presented home ready to be enjoyed immediately. It offers the space of a substantial detached property, but its real value lies in something much harder to recreate: A genuine West Mersea coastal lifestyle.

Property additional info

Entrance Hall: 6.24m x 1.78m (20' 6" x 5' 10")
A welcoming entrance immediately introducing the scale and individual design of the property. The striking staircase rises to the galleried first floor landing, creating an impressive architectural focal point, while a substantial cupboard beneath the stairs provides valuable everyday storage. The hall draws the eye towards the kitchen and principal living spaces beyond, allowing the open and sociable nature of the home to become apparent from the moment you enter.

Ground Floor Shower Room: 2.57m x 1.66m (8' 5" x 5' 5")
A beautifully appointed shower room fitted with a generous walk-in shower, floating wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Contemporary finishes, a heated towel rail and additional storage complete this useful ground floor facility.

Utility Room: 3.68m x 1.97m (12' 1" x 6' 6")
A practical and well-proportioned utility room with a stainless-steel sink and left-hand drainer, chrome mixer taps and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Further fitted storage helps keep the principal kitchen free from everyday clutter, while a door opens directly into the rear courtyard and towards the two outbuildings.

Kitchen: 4.62m x 3.29m (15' 2" x 10' 10")
The true heart of the home, this beautifully designed kitchen provides a stylish and sociable setting for cooking, entertaining and spending time together. Powder-blue Shaker-style cabinetry is complemented by polished granite work surfaces and a contemporary curved breakfast bar, creating a natural place for informal dining and conversation. The kitchen also features a range-style cooker, inset stainless-steel Butler sink, generous base-unit storage and the particularly useful addition of a large larder cupboard. Windows bring an abundance of natural light into the room and allow the coastal setting to remain part of everyday life, while the open layout creates an effortless connection with the adjoining dining area.

Dining Area: 3.13m x 2.61m (10' 3" x 8' 7")
The dining area forms a spectacular continuation of the kitchen, with a vaulted ceiling and roof lights creating an exceptional sense of height and openness. There is ample space for a substantial dining table, making this equally suited to family meals, Sunday lunches and larger gatherings with friends. Sea views provide a wonderful backdrop and help make this one of the most memorable spaces within the house.

Living Room: 6.35m x 3.63m (20' 10" x 11' 11")
A substantial principal reception room with dual aspect windows bringing in an abundance of natural light and framing views towards the front garden and sea beyond. A log burning stove forms the centrepiece of the room, adding warmth and atmosphere throughout the cooler months. Solid wood flooring continues through the principal living accommodation, while the generous proportions allow plenty of space for several seating areas without compromising the open feel.

Sitting Room or Occasional Bedroom Four: 5.23m x 3.00m (17' 2" x 9' 10")
A highly versatile second reception room which could be used as a snug, cinema room, home office, playroom or occasional ground floor bedroom. French doors open into the rear courtyard, while double doors connect the room with the principal living space, allowing it to become part of the wider entertaining accommodation when required. A substantial fitted cupboard at one end of the room provides further practical space.

Galleried Landing: 3.13m x 2.40m (10' 3" x 7' 10")
The staircase rises onto an impressive open landing overlooking the entrance hall below. The scale and openness of the landing reinforce the individual character of the house, while useful storage is positioned at the head of the stairs. Doors lead to the three double bedrooms, family bathroom and the additional library area.

Library, Study or Gaming Area: 3.08m x 1.96m (10' 1" x 6' 5")
A particularly useful area positioned off the main landing and currently arranged as a library. It would work equally well as a home office, study area, gaming space or quiet reading corner without taking a bedroom out of everyday use.

Principal Bedroom: 4.85m x 2.82m (15' 11" x 9' 3")
A superb principal bedroom suite combining generous accommodation with one of the finest views in the house. The room includes built in wardrobes and connects with a separate dressing area, en suite and the sea facing balcony. Glazed doors allow the coastal outlook to become part of the room, while direct balcony access creates the perfect place to sit and enjoy the morning light, sea air and evening sunsets.

Dressing Area: 2.05m x 1.32m (6' 9" x 4' 4")
A dedicated dressing area providing further wardrobe and storage space and creating a natural transition between the principal bedroom and en suite.

Principal En Suite: 2.07m x 2.05m (6' 9" x 6' 9")
Finished with the appearance of a boutique hotel bathroom, the en suite includes a generous walk-in shower, twin wash hand basins mounted upon a timber vanity unit and a close coupled WC. Extensive tiling and carefully selected fittings complete the luxurious presentation.

Bedroom Two: 3.80m x 3.00m (12' 6" x 9' 10")
Another excellent double bedroom with fitted storage behind double doors. What makes this room particularly special is its direct access onto the balcony, allowing the occupant to enjoy the same panoramic sea views and coastal atmosphere as the principal bedroom.

Bedroom Three: 3.77m x 3.26m (12' 4" x 10' 8")
A beautifully proportioned double bedroom with windows overlooking the front aspect and the sea beyond. Natural light fills the room, while the outlook gives it a calm and distinctly coastal feel.

Walk In Wardrobe or Storage Room: 3.77m x 3.26m (12' 4" x 10' 8")
A substantial adjoining storage area with excellent potential as a walk-in wardrobe. Its proportions allow it to accommodate extensive clothes storage while keeping the main bedroom uncluttered.

Family Bathroom:
A spacious and beautifully finished family bathroom designed with the same hotel inspired feel as the principal en suite. The centrepiece is an elegant freestanding roll top bath with floor mounted chrome mixer tap and shower attachment. A wash hand basin is set upon a timber vanity unit, accompanied by a close coupled WC and carefully coordinated flooring and finishes.

Balcony:
Accessed from both the principal bedroom and Bedroom Two, the balcony is an exceptional feature and a defining part of the property's appeal. There is room for seating from which to enjoy the panoramic sea views, fresh coastal air and changing skies throughout the day.

Front Garden:
The south facing front garden is the property's principal outdoor living and entertaining space. Rather than being treated merely as an approach to the house, it is an integral part of the coastal lifestyle on offer. The property is set back within the plot, creating room for seating, dining and relaxation while enjoying the sea views and evening sunsets. This is the garden in which owners and guests will naturally spend their time, particularly through the spring and summer months.

Rear Courtyard:
The rear courtyard provides a practical and low maintenance outside space with direct access from both the utility room and second sitting room. It also connects the main house with the workshop and lockup, making it particularly useful for storage, hobbies and home working.

Workshop: 4.98m x 2.20m (16' 4" x 7' 3")
A substantial outbuilding offering excellent flexibility. It would make an ideal traditional workshop, home gym, studio, hobby room or dedicated home office, subject to the purchaser's requirements and any necessary permissions.

Lockup:
A second and even wider outbuilding providing secure storage for bicycles, water sports equipment, tools and garden furniture. The proportions also offer potential for use as a games room, bar, studio or further working space, subject to any necessary alterations or permissions.