Welcome to the first in a new series at Maldon Nub News: Property of the week.

We will aim to showcase Maldon properties marketed by local estate agents.

This week we have a property marketed by Maldon's independent award-winning Holden Estate Agents.

So, read on for our new Nub News series: Property Of The Week.

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On the market with Holden Estate Agents is this beautifully-presented four-bedroomed house in Saltcote Maltings, which is being offered for £420,000.

Situated within a highly desirable and exclusive waterside gated development, this property is part of a converted mill and offers more than 2,000 sq ft of accommodation (including basement). The property can be found adjacent to the seawall, providing scenic waterside walks.

This is the perfect location for boating enthusiasts.

The current seller has modernised and improved the property throughout to create a modern and contemporary home which would also be the perfect 'lock up and leave' if required.

Inside, the property offers cloakroom, open plan living/re-fitted kitchen/dining room (incorporated within the atrium), four bedrooms, modern re-fitted bathroom and modern re-fitted en-suite.

There are two allocated parking spaces as well as a very useful basement - perfect for storage.

The local area:

Saltcote Maltings is situated between the villages of Goldhanger and Heybridge, on the banks of the Blackwater estuary, an area popular with sailing enthusiasts and those who enjoy the fresh air and waterside walks.

Nearby Heybridge Basin with its waterside pubs and popular Wilkin & Sons tea room can be reached on foot along the sea wall, or by car which is within 1 mile.

For a wider range of amenities, the property is also within a mile of the Bentalls shopping area including a small supermarket, eateries and GP surgery and Blackwater retail park.

The historic market town of Maldon is within two miles, offering an even wider selection of shops, bars, eateries and supermarkets as well as a Marks & Spencer food hall.

For the commuter there is access to the A12 trunk road within 6.5 miles which provides access north to Colchester and south to Chelmsford city.

Mainline rail stations can be found in Witham (7 miles) and Hatfield Peverel (6.5 miles) offering a typical train journey of around 45 minutes to London Liverpool Street. London Stansted airport is within 28 miles.

Inside the property:

Hallway: Radiator, through to kitchen and living room, stairs to first floor and door to ground floor cloakroom.

Ground floor cloakroom: Concealed cistern WC with storage above, wash hand basin, radiator.

Living room: 12' 1" x 20' 3" (3.68m x 6.17m) Double glazed window to front, radiator, open plan through to kitchen and dining area which is in the atrium.

Kitchen: 9' 2" x 11' 2" (2.79m x 3.40m) Modern fitted kitchen comprising wall-mounted cupboards, work surface with sink unit, matching cupboards and drawers under. Buil- in oven, hob and extractor, built-in microwave, built-in fridge and built-in dishwasher all to remain.

Matching cupboards on adjacent wall with further-built in fridge/freezer.

Dining area / atrium:

9' 3" x 10' 3" (2.82m x 3.12m) A wonderful feature of the property, the atrium is the perfect location for a dining table.

First floor landing:

Stairs to second floor.

Bedroom one::10' 10" x 19' 7" (3.30m x 5.97m) Double glazed window to front, radiator, built in wardrobes, sliding door to balcony and door to en-suite.

Balcony study area overlooking atrium:

The balcony from the master bedroom overlooks the atrium and creates the perfect space for a study area.

En-suite: Modern re-fitted suite comprising large walk-in shower, vanity unit with storage and wash hand basin, concealed cistern WC, tiled walls and floor, heated towel rail.

Bedroom four: 6' 3" x 10' 6" (1.91m x 3.20m) Double glazed window to front, radiator, storage cupboard.

Second floor landing:

Stairs down to first floor and doors to bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom two: 9' 3" x 12' 11" (2.82m x 3.94m) Radiator, sliding doors to balcony.

Balcony area overlooking atrium:

The balcony overlooks the atrium and also has built-in storage.

Bedroom three: 10' 1" x 19' 4" (3.07m x 5.

89m) Two skylights, built-in wardrobe, radiator.

Bathroom: Modern re-fitted bathroom comprising bath with mixer tap, glass shower screen and shower attachment.

Concealed cistern WC, vanity unit with storage below and inset wash hand basin, tiled floor and walls, heated towel rail, under floor heating.

Outside:

Parking and basement: There are two parking spaces to the front of the property.

There is also a large basement (with restricted head height) that provides ample storage and measures 21' 4" x 29' 8" (6.50m x 9.04m) to maximum points.

There is also the gas central heating boiler and hot water system here. Window to front.

Agent's note: The property is share of freehold. The lease runs for 999 years from 1997. There is a maintenance cost of approximately £64 per month.

The property can be found on the Holden Estates website - where a virtual tour is available - via the link here.

About Holden Estate Agents:

Co-directors Ryan Holden and Phil Cumbers cut the ribbon and opened their doors for the first time on the 23rd January 2010. Maldon's newest, and soon to become very successful, estate agent was born. Ryan and Phil quickly established Holden Estate Agents as one of the leading estate agents in the area.

Since opening Holden Estate Agents has moved to a bigger premises at 15, High Street, Maldon, and have been recognised for providing excellent service levels by winning the prestigious ESTA (Estate Agents of the Year) award in 2013, and having appeared in the Best Estate Agent guide in both 2018 and 2019 as the highest-rated Maldon estate agent.

See Maldon Nub News every Sunday for our Property of the Week features.