Batts Road, Steeple, CM0

A most unique property located in the semi-rural village of Steeple. "The Church" stands on a corner plot occupying approximately 0.35 acres and benefitting from far-reaching countryside views.

Located picturesque village of Steeple this is a most unusual opportunity to purchase an impressive former church standing in a generous plot which extends to circa 0.35 acres.

You enter this remarkable property through a pair of original arched double doors into a spacious entrance hall which provides access into the boot room and a ground floor shower room. 

There are a further pair of double doors which lead to an captivating, vaulted sitting room. There are two pairs of arched windows on opposite sides of this room which flood it with natural light. At the far end is a temporary partition wall which could easily be removed having been installed to create an additional rear lobby with the staircase leading to the first floor which connects to the kitchen dining room via 2 pairs of double doors.

The kitchen dining room is a spacious and functional area with double doors leading to the rear and door to the front courtyard. The kitchen has a triple aspect and is fitted with a range of cupboards. There is an electric oven, hob and space for an American fridge freezer. Another nice feature is the solid fuel Aga which can be used as an additional heat source / cooking facilities or just as a feature throughout the year.

To the first floor there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Two bedrooms and a bathroom are located over the kitchen dining area and the other bedroom over the reception hall.

Outdoors, the property boasts an expansive driveway offering ample off-road parking, as well as a newly constructed double garage. The rear of the property reveals a decked seating area overlooking the garden, adorned with a selection of fruit trees including apple, pear, and plum trees, complemented by a variety of blooming flowers and shrubs. Two summer houses, complete with power and lighting, each with their own seating areas. There is also and additional brick-built outbuilding provides further storage space.

Steeple is a village on the Dengie Peninsula in Essex.   It is situated just east of Maylandsea and Mayland, on the southern side of the River Blackwater estuary with an approx population of 490 residents. A hamlet, within the village of Steeple, on the banks of the River Blackwater is called Stansgate.   It has a village hall suitable for a wide variety of functions. It is a hub for community events as well as an ideal venue for a wide variety of activities, meetings, and gatherings. Purpose built in 2004, the hall has all modern facilities including a main hall with stage, small committee room, heating, Wi-fi, fully equipped kitchen, and its own off-road free parking including 2 disabled bays.  The village also enjoys 'The Star' public house/restaurant. 

For more extensive facilities the larger town of Southminster is close by, approx 3.4 miles, with a library, several public houses, a primary school, brewery, holiday park and a train station. St. Leonards' Chruch in the centre of town dates from the 15th century and historically the town used to hold an annual horse market. 

Today, Southminster is a small but vibrant town with a mixture of commuters via the railway line to London Liverpool Street and people who work locally within the towns of Maldon and Burnham-on-Crouch. The town is home to Southminster St. Leonards FC and Wibblers brewery, an award-winning microbrewery and cider maker which has been brewing beers, lagers and ciders in Essex since 1991.

Electric, Mains Water, Mains Drainage

Maldon District Council

Tax Band E