Maldon, Essex · CM8
Beacon Hill, Wickham Bishops
Beacon Hill, Wickham Bishops, Maldon, Essex, CM8
Asking price
A charming, unlisted detached cottage, believed to date from the 19th century, Joy Cottage is a delightful home combining period character with later additions. The property is offered with no onward chain and occupies a lovely plot extending to approximately 0.26 of an acre.
The home, in the agent’s words
- Un-listed cotatge
- 0.26 acres
- Three reception rooms
- Kitchen/breakfast room
- Utility room
- Three bedrooms
- Two bathrooms
- Private driveway and detached garage
- No chain
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Accommodation
Ground floor
The cottage has been thoughtfully extended over the years and provides versatile accommodation arranged over two floors. On the ground floor, the welcoming reception hall/study area leads through to the principal reception spaces. The sitting room is a particular feature, centred around an attractive inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting focal point. There is also a comfortable snug, together with a well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room and adjoining utility room. A ground floor shower room with WC completes this level.
First floor
On the first floor are three bedrooms, all served by a family bathroom.
Outside
Outside, the property is approached via a private driveway, providing access to the detached garage. The attractive landscaped front garden enhances the cottage's charming façade, while to the rear a paved sun terrace provides an ideal area for outdoor entertaining and relaxation.
The gardens continue to the side of the property, where a particularly generous area of lawn and established planting is interspersed with a variety of mature trees, creating a sense of privacy and seclusion. Overall, the combination of the characterful cottage, generous grounds and peaceful setting makes Joy Cottage a particularly appealing home.
Location
Wickham Bishop's is a highly regarded village, sought after by those commuting into the City. The village has excellent amenities which include a Convenience Store, Hairdressers, Health Food Shop and two Public Houses. Leisure facilities include local tennis courts and sports fields, and for those looking slightly further afield there is Forester Park and Country Club and Benton Hall Golf and Country Club. Excellent travel facilities include the main line railway station from Witham and the road connection to the A12. The larger towns of Chelmsford City and Colchester lie nine miles south west and 12 miles north east respectively, offering comprehensive shopping, commercial and entertainment facilities. Conveniently situated between Colchester and Chelmsford Wickham Bishops offers much sought after private schooling and excellent grammar schooling; in addition the popular Primary School in the nearby village of Great Totham is within easy walking distance
A feel for the area
Connected for everyday life
0%of homes in the postcode can access 100+ Mbps broadband.
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Getting about
2.5 milesto Witham (Essex) Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 6.9 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 7.0 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km areaLocal information is approximate. Distances are straight-line estimates from the available location. Broadband describes postcode coverage, not the speed or service available at this home; check the address with a provider. Air quality is a modelled annual background estimate.
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