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Guide Price£695,000

Views over the River Orwell

Land size
1.42 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Panoramic views of River Stour
  • 3,000 sq. ft. of accommodation
  • Ample off road parking
  • 1.42 acres gardens
  • Five bedrooms
  • 20' kitchen
  • Established gardens
  • VIDEO TOUR AVAILABLE WITH BROCHURE

Description

Occupying a wonderful setting with views over the River Orwell and set in gardens of 1.42 acres is this substantial house in a commanding elevated position.

Description - A large chalet style house occupying a stunning elevated position with outstanding views over the River Orwell and up to Levington marina.
The property has been extended over a number of years, now offering some 3000sqft of versatile accommodation. The flexible ground floor accommodation is all laid off a wide central hallway with five good sized rooms as well as a kitchen/breakfast room and shower room and utility. This is complimented by four bedrooms, bathroom, shower room and laundry room and some great eaves storage.
There is plenty of parking to the front of the property, benefits from double glazing and expansive rear garden that extends to 1.42 acres with outstanding views.

Location - The property is situated on the popular Shotley peninsular approaching Shotley Gate which is at the point where the River Orwell meets the River Stour. The location is well know in the history book with reference of King Alfred and King Edward the third and became an important Naval training college. Shotley Gate has an excellent Marina, fabulous river walks, The Shipwreck pub and a foot and bicycle ferry to Harwich and Felixstowe.

Porch - 2.77m x 1.88m (9'1 x 6'2) - Window to front and side, tiled floor.

Reception Hall - 4.22m x 3.20m (13'10 x 10'6) - Stairs to first floor, 2 cloaks cupboard and 2 radiators.

Drawing Room - 8.23m x 5.03m (27 x 16'6) - Window to side and sliding patio doors to rear terrace, with views over the river, fireplace with open fire and 2 radiators.

Dining Room - 5.21m x 3.66m (17'1 x 12) - Patio doors to rear terrace with views of the River and 2 radiators.

Sitting Room - 4.62m x 3.66m (15'2 x 12) - Bay window to front, brick fireplace and raditor.

Study - 5.00m x 3.15m (16'5 x 10'4) - Window to front and radiator.

Bedroom One - 3.61m x 3.18m (11'10 x 10'5 ) - Window to front, fitted wardrobe and radiator.

Shower Room - 2.01m x 1.75m (6'7 x 5'9) - Window to side, low level wc, shower cubicle, wash basin and cupboard under and heated towel rail.

Store Room - 2.41m x 1.73m (7'11 x 5'8) - Window to side and radiator.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 6.25m x 5.03m (20'6 x 16'6) - Window to side and patio doors to rear terrace with river views. Cream shaker units incorporating sink unit and single drainer with cupboards under, plumbing for washing machine, adjacent work surfaces with cupboards and drawers under, with integrated dishwasher. Rangemaster stove, dresser unit, wall cupboard with space for an American style fridge/freezer. cupboard housing oil fired boiler and space for tumble dryer and 2 radiators.

Landing - Radiator.

Bedroom Two - 5.13m x 4.32m (16'10 x 14'2) - Window to rear and side with views over the River, fitted wardrobes. eaves cupboards and 2 radiators.

Bedroom Three - 4.27m x 3.38m (14 x 11'1) - Window to front, eaves cupboards and radiator.

Bedroom Four - 3.86m x 3.20m (12'8 x 10'6) - Window to side with views up the river, eaves storage and radiator.

Bedroom Five - 3.86m x 3.00m (12'8 x 9'10) - Window to front and radiator.

Bathroom - 3.89m x 2.06m (12'9 x 6'9) - Window to side, panelled bath, wash basin and cupboard under, low level wc, built in airing cupboard and hot water tank and heated towel rail.

Shower Room - 2.67m x 2.18m (8'9 x 7'2) - Fully tiled shower cubicle, low level wc, wash basin and cupboard under, walk in eaves cupboard and radiator.

Linen Room - 3.86m x 1.68m (12'8 x 5'6) - shelving and radiator.

Outside And Gardens - Hard standing to the front of property offer ample parking for a number of vehicles with a mature tree. The expansive rear garden has a terraced to immediately rear of the property with views over the garden and river beyond. There are splendid views from almost all the garden, out across and up the river towards Levington. The garden is laid to lawn with numerous mature trees, ornamental fish pond, sunken garden, where the swimming pool originally was., flower and shrubs beds. Summer House, Store Room, Store Room 9'8 X 8, Tractor shed, 17'9 x 9'10, outside wc, 3 stores and green house. In all gardens extend to 1.42 acres.

Agents Notes - Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property, with oil central heating.
Council Tax: Band E
Local Authority: Babergh District Council
EPC: Band F
Tenure; Freehold

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
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Date Posted
2026-10-23

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,134 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£489,437 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £389,587 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
29 F
64 D

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Shotley Community Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    81
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Mayflower Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    356
    Type
    Community school
  • Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery1.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    222
    Type
    Community school
  • Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery1.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    354
    Type
    Academy converter
  • All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    194
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Harwich and Dovercourt High School2.3 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,075
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Felixstowe School2.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,169
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Holbrook Academy5 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    584
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ipswich Academy5.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    981
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Copleston High School7.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,930
    Type
    Academy converter

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Morrisons Upper Dovercourt Harwich, Harwich1.5 miles
Lidl Upper Dovercourt Harwich, Harwich1.7 miles
Asda Harwich Supermarket, Harwich1.8 miles

GP surgery

Mayflower Medical Centre2 miles

Pharmacy

Boots1.8 miles

Hospital

Harwich & District Hospital2 miles

Green space

Playing Field342 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Harwich International Rail Station1.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Great Harlings29 metres

Typical drive times

Ipswich22 min · 10 miles
Kesgrave32 min · 19 miles
Felixstowe32 min · 20 miles
Manningtree29 min · 14 miles
Colchester (city)41 min · 27 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Very low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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