Location:
Point Clear is a coastal village on the Point Clear Bay peninsula. The property backs onto the water at 'Ray Creek', which forms part of the Colne Estuary. Seabreeze House is located toward the end of Colne View an unassuming cul-de-sac. Brightlingsea is just across the water and can be accessed by foot ferry (3 mins), which then goes onto East Mersea (8 mins). The historic village of St Osyth is within 2.5 miles. The large town of Colchester with all the usual amenities expected lies approximately 13 miles away.
Owner’s comments – ‘Life at The Seabreeze’:
We moved to this hidden gem from London back in 2006 and have loved every minute of living here! Our kids grew up with the freedom and safety of the secure private beach just at the bottom of our garden, kayaking to the sandbank with friends after school, watching the seals and porpoises, and trying out different water sports, such as sailing, wakeboarding and windsurfing.
Some of the best weekend parties to be had camping on the beach with lots of friends, sitting by the fire under the stars and roasting marshmallows in a safe and secure environment. We very much enjoyed having our speedboat moored at the bottom of our garden too - ready to go! Collecting our own oysters on the sandbank just across the water with a chilled bottle of bubbly on the boat has been our favourite pastime when we get a spare hour during the day to enjoy on the water. Fishing for seabass just in the lagoon to throw on the barbecue has also been a great success over the years.
This place is a lifestyle choice, with the sea at the bottom of your garden and the privilege of private and totally secure beach access. Spectacular sunsets and breath-taking sea views, wildlife, fresh oysters and samphire on your doorstep create your own private little world - away from it all!
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At the front of the property (Seabreeze House), a paved driveway provides for off-street parking for two cars. There is guest parking also available on Colne View. A double garage with electric roller door (remote operated), offers further parking options, currently used as a useful storeroom and utility room (plumbing for washing machine, sink & chest freezer), door through to hallway. Access from both sides of the property leads to the rear garden and beyond to Seabreeze Lodge.
Seabreeze House:
The house is accessed from the side. The front door leads into the entrance hall. Off the hallway:
Kitchen/dining room (10’5 x 25’11):
Bespoke fitted kitchen with range of painted grey base and wall units. Belfast sink. Granite worktop with granite splashback. Russell Hobbs double American fridge, Swan dishwasher both accented in red. Gas hob 4-burner with integrated double oven. Reclaimed mobile island unit with cast iron wheels with drawer unit. Boiler (gas fired) Ideal Mexico. A side door provides access to the garden. Through to:
Reception room (14’10 x 16’11) with large bay window and seating. Strip pine flooring. Log-burner with brick hearth and painted grey mantle.
Off the hallway there are three bedrooms:
Bedroom 2 (17’11 x 9’11): with dressing room, sunken bath and separate shower cubicle.
Bedroom 3: (10’4 x 9’9)
Bedroom 4 (8’ x 11’1)
Guest bathroom (5’9 x 11’7): Rolltop bath with cast iron feet. French granite pedestal wash hand basin. Shower cubicle
Stairs up to the first floor:
Master Bedroom. The whole of the first floor is dedicated to the master bedroom creating a vast loft room suite. Reception room with beautiful views of the garden and beyond toward Ray Creek. Large bedroom area with en-suite shower room with ceramic floor. Attic eaves storage space.
From the kitchen/dining room a side door leads out toward the garden:
Garden
South-facing commencing with a substantial paved terrace area leading to a lawn. There is mature array of plants, shrubs and trees. To the far end a gate leads to a further part of the garden which is tiered and steps down to a sunken semi-circular stone terrace area which houses the 4-person hot tub with fabulous views towards Ray Creek.
Further steps down take you to:
Seabreeze Lodge
A virtual tour is available: https://captur3d.io/view/suffolk-coastal/19-colne-view
A contemporary split-level pine-clad beach house. Door through to bedroom with underfloor electric heating and en-suite shower room (with electric heated shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC). Door to upper decked terrace area with beautiful views over the swimming pool toward Ray Creek.
Spiral stairs lead down to:
Reception room/ kitchen – open plan and pine clad throughout. Resin glass worktop, electric hob, slimline dishwasher, electric oven and integrated fridge/freezer.
Bi-fold doors open up to a large, decked terrace area. Outdoor waterproof speaker system. The Swedish sauna hut is to the left with separate filtration room for the swimming pool.
Swimming pool (lined and constructed of fibre glass - unheated) with sand filtration system.
A gate leads to:
A privately owned salt marsh beach shared with seven other residents of Colne View. Rights to a single mooring. Jetty pontoon.
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Guide price: £795,000 subject to contract
Tenure: Freehold
Agents note:
· Planning permission that was granted (14/11/2013 application no: 13/01272/FUL) for the rear extension to Seabreeze house has now elapsed, however the vendor has recently resubmitted the application, and the advice from the local council, although not guaranteed, is that it should be passed as a formality. Further details on Tendring District council website.
· We understand that the private beech is owned by a neighbour with deeded access and rights to seven other residents that face out toward the sea
· Seabreeze Lodge has been and continues to be hugely successful as a holiday let on the likes of holiday let platforms such as Airbnb. Further detailed monthly revenue data is available upon request. The owner has achieved Super Host status with 147 glowing reviews and an impressive Airbnb rating of 4.93 (out of 5):
Elizabeth (September 2021):
The most amazing air b n b you’ll find and the most romantic setting …. Everything you need plus hot tub sauna, pool, stunning views, kayaking, private beach .. stunning place
Eleanor (August 2021):
This is one of the best airbnbs I've stayed in!
The property views are insanely beautiful, it's super spacious and peaceful there, it's surrounded by greenery with water views. There's plenty to do there- private outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, BBQ, board games, lots of outdoor space to relax, private land directly behind to go for a walk. Kayaks are on offer too to use. Fully equipped kitchen with bottle of fizz in the fridge when we arrived. The property is easy and quick to get to via London by train with a short taxi ride.
Julia was super helpful and responsive to any questions during our stay, we arranged a supermarket order of food to be delivered which they took down to the property for us. Check in and out is straight forward and easy.
