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Sanderling Reach

West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8BY

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PREMIUM SEASIDE LIVING. IT’S TIME FOR YOUR ESCAPE…

Welcome to Sanderling Reach. A destination offering luxury island living, less than 500m from the beach and coastline.

Prices From £700,000

Live in a beautifully crafted home, built by an award-winning developer. City & Country have been named Whathouse? Housebuilder of the Year 2024.

Our final 4-bedroom, energy-efficient home is perfectly situated in the heart of Mersea Island, overlooking the sea and accessible through the beautiful Essex countryside and is ready to move into. West Mersea, as a location, offers convenient island living, boasting a range of fantastic leisure attractions, amenities, pubs, and restaurants.

Well connected, West Mersea lies just 9 miles south of Colchester and 26 miles northeast of Chelmsford. You’ll benefit from excellent links by road, rail, with the A12 approximately 11 miles away, and London Liverpool Street can be reached within 50† minutes from Colchester train station.

At Sanderling Reach, each home is designed around plentiful landscaped open spaces and rich planting. We combine elegant façades and traditional materials with contemporary, yet versatile interiors and a high specification throughout. Benefit from provisions for electric vehicle charging, underfloor heating, and smart home technologies, along with water conservation measures, low-energy lighting, and energy-efficient appliances to ensure your new home is cheaper to run.

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Featured Home

Plot 43

The New England

Priced at £700,000

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Plot 434 Bedroom Detached1856sqftReady to move into£700,000
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Featured Homes

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Home Plot 43

4 beds

Specification

Elegant New Homes with an Exceptional Finish

Specification

Key Features

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Stylish & Functional Kitchens

• German kitchen with sleek, handleless, flat panelled doors in a matt finish chosen from a neutral palette of contemporary hues

• Silestone worktops, upstand and hob splashback, as wll as drainage grooves adjacent to sink

• Bosch oven to two and three bedroom homes

• Bosch oven and combination microwave to four bedroom homes

• Bosch induction hob to all homes, with 800mm wide Bosch induction hob to four bedroom homes

• Fully integrated Zanussi dishwasher and fridge freezer

• Caple wine cooler to four bedroom homes

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Elegant Bathrooms

• Contemporary styled bathrooms incorporating Laugen ceramics

• Brassware from Vado in chrome finish, monobloc mixer taps and thermostatic showers with concealed shower valves

• Modern wall-hung Laufen ceramics including concealed cistern, chrome flush plate and soft-close seat

• Chrome shaver sockets

• Porcelain tiles to en suite and bathroom walls and floors with tiled skirtings

• Chrome heated towel radiators to all WC's, bathrooms and en-suites

• Shower rooms to have both a fixed and handheld shower enclosed behind a glass screen

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Interior Finishes & Fittings

• Traditional four-panel internal doors painted in grey with polished chrome ironmongery

• Walls, skirting and architrave painted in contemporary white

• Sun-bleached oak Amtico flooring to open plan living, kitchen and dining areas with a 25-year warranty

• All stairs, bedrooms and separate living rooms have 100% textured two fold wool carpets in a neutral colour

• Porcelain floor tiles to all bathrooms, en-suites and WCs

• Sun-bleached oak Amtico flooring to be laid within utility rooms

• Fitted wardrobes with glass sliding doors to principal bedrooms

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Detailing & Materials

• Homes have been designed to take inspiration from the traditional Essex architecture and complement the local area

• Traditional clay brickwork in varying red and orange tones with deep brick reveals to the openings. Hardiplank prefinished weatherboarding on other houses

• Natural handmade clay or slate roof tiles with matching ridge tiles

• Chimneys finished in matching clay bricks*

• Traditional features include crafted joinery eaves, barge boards, facias, pentice boards and entrance canopies*

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Ironmongery & Windows

• Timber front door painted in dark grey

• Traditional proportioned and profiled vertical sliding sash windows with satin chrome ironmongery in white UPVC

• Large sliding/Bi-fold doors in white UPVC lead from living areas to gardens

• Larger properties to have secondary entrance doors, in white UPVC*

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Heating

• Double glazing and high levels of insulation throughout

• Energy-efficient combination gas boiler for two and three-bedroom homes. Gas boiler and cylinder for four-bedroom homes

• Underfloor heating to ground floor, white flat panel radiators to upper floors with chrome thermostatic radiator valves

• Heatmiser Neo smart thermostats to all properties

• Open flue system with bespoke timber fireplace surround to some homes, allowing buyers to install a log burner

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Gardens & Parking

• All private gardens are turfed, with planting to the front gardens*

• Pathways and patio areas will be laid with Raj Indian Sandstone paving slabs

• Outside garden tap

• Depending on the plot position, boundary fencing includes traditional brickwork, timber boarded fencing and galvanized metal estate railings

• Allocated parking spaces include garages, carports, on plot parking and parking close to the properties

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Electrical & Lighting

• White finished switches and sockets throughout

• Combination of recessed LED downlights to most kitchen areas, all bathrooms and en-suites

• Pendant light fittings to all other rooms

• External lighting to front door and rear gardens of certain properties

• Light to loft

• All garages and carports have lighting and a power supply, as well as remote-controlled garage door

• Provision for electric car charging at each home

Development Location

FINAL HOME REMAINING

Sanderling Reach, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8BY

Just minutes from the majestic beachfront, Mersea Island offers scenic beaches, open farmland, and tranquil marshes alongside welcoming spaces to meet neighbours, enjoy the play area, or explore with your dog. Known as “Essex’s best kept secret,” it’s a place where everyday moments become lasting memories, with stunning landscapes, fresh seafood, and a warm, creative community at its heart.

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Local Area

Mersea Island

Essex's Best-Kept Secret

Mersea Island, often described as one of Essex’s best-kept secrets, captivates visitors with its unique charm and natural beauty. Located just nine miles southeast of Colchester, this peaceful destination is celebrated for its serene atmosphere, breathtaking coastal scenery, and fascinating history. The island is split into East and West Mersea, each offering its own distinct character, and can be reached via the historic Roman causeway known as the Strood. Popular pastimes include fishing, visiting the Mersea Island Museum, and sampling freshly caught seafood at local eateries. With its unspoiled beaches and calm surroundings, Mersea Island is the ideal spot for a relaxing seaside escape.

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Development Features

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500m from beach

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High specification

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Natural play park

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Energy-efficient homes

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Buying schemes available

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Award-winning developer

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Excellent nearby schools

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High speed internet

Site Plan

Sanderling Reach

West Mersea, Essex

Elegantly designed 4-bedroom homes on Mersea Island, less than 500m from the beach.

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Sanderling Reach

Seaview Avenue

West Mersea

Essex

CO5 8BY