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"Built upon the grounds of a medieval Carmelite Friary, this fine Grade II listed early 19th century Georgian family home offers elegant and well proportioned rooms arranged over three storeys, plus a significant sized basement level. Hidden away within its own secluded plot, the property is positioned a moment away from Maldon s bustling historic town centre yet offers tranquillity within the property s unique location.

Internally, the property has a flexible layout and could offer up to five bedrooms and four reception rooms, though at present the ground floor includes three formal reception rooms, the family room conservatory, games dining room, along with a spacious kitchen breakfast room with adjoining study larder space, plus a utility boot room. Of particular note, the family room is a modern extension which was originally built as a company office, and has full services to support a small business, that combines vaulted ceilings with an open plan feel, full sized Crittall style windows and doors that open out onto the south facing terrace.

The first floor currently comprises the principal bedroom with dressing room and ensuite bathroom and sitting room, whilst on the top floor are three further bedrooms, a bathroom and a useful games room sitting room with kitchen area; a great spot for children to enjoy. The basement level hosts a further two sizeable rooms, which could be utilised as further
entertaining areas such as cinema room and games room, or used as a gym and office.

The ground and first floors offer outstanding high ceilings, large sash windows welcoming plenty of natural light, wooden flooring and cast iron fireplaces.

Sharing an entrance off White Horse Lane, a private gravel driveway sits to the front of the property providing parking for several vehicles. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and being south facing offers plenty of sheltered spots to entertain. Nestled within its mature boundary, the gardens are an oasis away from the busy town life, with areas for wildlife, a duck pond, and a south facing terrace that expands across the back of the house, interspersed by pretty flower beds, hedging and climbing plants.

Local Authority Maldon District Council
Services All mains services connected.
Council Tax Band G
EPC Rating D

The property is positioned in the popular town centre of Maldon, and walking distance from the waterfront, yet Friary West is hidden out of sight. Maldon provides plenty of amenities, including high street shops, independent retailers and a wealth of restaurants, pubs, caf s, supermarkets and leisure facilities. The town also provides a choice of schooling, including
several primary schools, state secondary schooling at Plume School and independent schooling at Maldon Court Preparatory School.

Famous for its sea salt, Maldon sits on the mouth of the River Blackwater, providing sailing and other watersports in the Blackwater Estuary and sea beyond, as well as an array of delightful walking options in the surrounding areas. Chelmsford is 10 miles to the west, providing an excellent choice of shopping and leisure facilities, while the A12 is just seven miles away. There are a number of mainline stations Chelmsford, Witham and Hatfield Peverel all providing fast and regular services to Stratford and London Liverpool Street."