53 Maltings Wharf, Manningtree, CO11 1XE

There are very few homes in central Manningtree that combine this much space, parking and practicality with such an immediate connection to the town and the Stour. 53 Maltings Wharf does exactly that. Arranged over three levels and positioned within one of the town’s most distinctive residential developments, this is a townhouse that feels unusually substantial from the moment you understand how the accommodation is laid out. The lower level is where the house immediately separates itself from much of the competition. A block-paved drive leads beneath the first-floor accommodation into a covered carport, with a large double garage beyond. Together, the garage, carport and additional off-street parking provide space for up to four vehicles, while the utility room and dedicated bin store keep the practical side of day-to-day life neatly away from the main living accommodation. The front door is approached at first-floor level, opening into a smart entrance hall where solid oak doors, engineered oak flooring and deep skirting immediately give the house a more considered feel than a typical 1990s townhouse. From here, the layout opens into what is arguably the defining room of the property. The lounge/diner runs almost 30 feet through the full depth of the house, creating enough room for genuinely separate sitting and dining areas without either feeling squeezed. Recently fitted grey wood-effect flooring gives the room a fresh contemporary finish, while glazed French doors at the front open directly onto the sun terrace. At the opposite end, a rear window brings in further light, giving the room a proper dual-aspect feel. The terrace itself is far more than a token balcony. There is space to sit outside comfortably, with traditional railings framing partial views across the Stour estuary towards the Suffolk shoreline. It gives the living space an outdoor extension and, more importantly, a real connection to the waterside setting of Maltings Wharf. The kitchen is separate from the main living room and has been fitted to a notably good specification, with light-grey soft-closing cabinetry, timber-effect worktops and a combination of Siemens and Smeg appliances. Integrated refrigeration and dishwasher space, eye-level cooking appliances and a fitted water softener make it as practical as it is well finished. The upper floor is given entirely to the sleeping accommodation, ensuite and bathroom. The principal bedroom overlooks Maltings Wharf and includes fitted storage together with its own en-suite shower room. The second bedroom is another generous double, naturally lit by a large Velux rooflight, while the third bedroom is currently used as a dedicated study and demonstrates just how useful the layout can be for buyers working from home. A separate family bathroom completes this level. The house also has the sort of background specification that makes ownership straightforward. It is freehold, benefits from FTTP broadband and gas central heating, while the boiler is understood to be around three years old with approximately seven years of warranty remaining. The loft is boarded, insulated and lit, adding another layer of useful storage. A service charge of approximately £500 per annum contributes towards lighting and maintenance of the communal areas and gardens. What makes 53 Maltings Wharf particularly appealing, though, is the combination. Around 1,143 sq ft of principal living accommodation, a huge lower level of garage and ancillary space, four-car parking potential, a near-30ft living room, terrace views towards the estuary and a position within easy reach of Manningtree High Street are not features normally found together in one property. Material information: The property is freehold and situated within the Manningtree Conservation Area. A service… Key Features Substantial three-bedroom freehold townhouse in the heart of Manningtree, within the Conservation Area and just moments from the town centre on the waterfront Around 1,143 sq ft of principal living accommodation, arranged over the first and second floors, with a further substantial lower level providing garage, utility and covered parking Exceptional full-depth lounge/diner measuring almost 30 feet, with dual-aspect light and direct access onto the sun terrace First-floor sun terrace with partial views across the Stour estuary towards the Suffolk shoreline High-specification kitchen with Siemens appliances, Smeg gas hob, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer and fitted water softener Principal bedroom with fitted wardrobe and private en-suite, plus two further well-proportioned bedrooms Rare town-centre parking provision with double garage, covered carport and additional off-street parking Separate utility room at lower-ground level, keeping laundry and household storage away from the main living accommodation Full details, photos & floorplan: https://churchwoodstanley.co.uk/prope...