Maldon Road, Tiptree

A Rare Opportunity: Expansive 4-Bedroom Chalet Bungalow on a Stunning 2.5-Acre Plot
Nestled in the heart of the highly sought-after village of Tiptree, this exquisite detached chalet bungalow offers a unique blend of village convenience and rural tranquillity. Spanning over 2,800 square feet (including the double garage), this well-presented home is a rare find with an overall plot size of approximately 2.5 acres.

The Living Space
Designed with both family life and entertaining in mind, the interior exudes warmth and character also offering the potential for multi-generational living. The extensive ground floor opens with a large, welcoming entrance hall leading to:
• The Heart of the Home: A generous, modern fitted kitchen with ample space for a breakfast table, complemented by a practical separate utility room with garden access.
• Reception Rooms: A spacious lounge flows seamlessly into a bright sun room, both offering beautiful views over the formal gardens. A separate, elegant dining room provides the perfect setting for more formal hosting.
• Flexible Accommodation: The ground floor features two double bedrooms—one of which enjoys its own en-suite shower room—alongside a well-appointed family bathroom.
Upstairs, you will find two further double bedrooms. The primary suite is particularly impressive, measuring a vast 27' x 16' and benefiting from a private en-suite shower room.

Grounds & Gardens
The exterior of this property is truly its crowning glory. Whether you are seeking a peaceful retreat or a space for outdoor hobbies, the 2.5-acre plot offers endless possibilities.
• Immediate Gardens: A beautifully maintained formal garden features a resin pathway, composite decking, and established borders—ideal for outdoor relaxation.
• The Great Outdoors: Beyond the formal lawn, the land extends Northwest to reveal wildflower meadows, various timber outbuildings, and two substantial former ponds with excellent potential for reinstatement.
• A Wildlife Haven: At the far edge of the plot lies a private area of woodland, perfect for observing local nature and enjoying the serenity of the countryside.
• Sustainability: The property is forward-thinking, equipped with 16 solar panels to help generate electricity and reduce your carbon footprint.

Parking & Location
Practicality meets curb appeal with a sweeping carriage driveway providing off-road parking for numerous vehicles. This leads to a double garage featuring electric doors at both the front and rear for ultimate ease of access.
Located just a short stroll from Tiptree’s vibrant village centre—famed for its schools, shops, and local amenities—the property also sits adjacent to a public footpath. This offers immediate access to stunning countryside walks and the picturesque Inworth Grange Lakes.

What's Nearby

Tiptree is a bustling village well known for its world famous jam factory owned by Wilkins and Sons, who products are sold throughout the world. Tiptree is also amongst the contenders for the title of the largest village in England and benefits from four primary schools and one secondary school which is also a sports college. You will find an array of local shops including a Tesco and Asda supermarkets along with a Boots chemist. There is a good local doctors surgery at the Tiptree Medical centre and for health and beauty enthusiasts there is an Atlantis health and beauty spa. Tiptree Heath is an area of approximately 61 acres, perfect for long dogs walks and a Sunday stroll. It is the largest surviving fragment of heathland in the county of Essex and is an site of special and scientific interest under the wildlife and countryside act. It boasts many features including the magnificent heathers, ponds and aspen with a small number of Dexter cattle also seen.

Within Easy Reach

Both Colchester and Chelmsford are reasonably accessed approximately 20 minutes and 35 minutes away. There is also regular bus services to Colchester, Maldon, Kelvedon and Witham and in addition there is a service taking you to Chelmsford. The journey time to London is approximately 40 minutes from Colchester on the mainline railway station to Londons Liverpool Street and also access stations Marks Tey and Kelvedon for the same service. There is also easy access onto the A12 trunk road and Stansted airport is also within easy reach.

Maldon and Witham also offer a choice of secondary schools with private schooling at Maldon Court Prep School or Holmwood House in Stanway Colchester, approximately 10 and 20 minute drive respectively. New Hall Independent School at Boreham is approximately 30 minute drive.

Disclaimer

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