3 Bedroom Flat, Maltings Wharf, Manningtree, CO11
Maltings Wharf, Manningtree, CO11
Churchwood Stanley
Churchwood Stanley, 2 The Lane
Description
Positioned at the very top of the distinctive Maltings Wharf building in the heart of Manningtree, this apartment occupies one of the most recognisable structures along the town’s waterfront skyline. The building’s striking octagonal design creates an unusual and memorable interior layout, while its elevated position allows light to pour in from multiple directions and offers constant reminders of the River Stour just beyond the rooftops.
The apartment opens into a central hallway that naturally distributes access to each room, creating a practical and easy-to-navigate layout. From here the home unfolds around the geometry of the building itself, where angled walls and multiple windows give the living spaces a sense of openness rarely found in more conventional flats.
The main reception room sits at the heart of the home and immediately benefits from the building’s architecture. Windows on several aspects draw in daylight throughout the day while framing views across Manningtree’s historic rooftops, the High Street below and glimpses of the estuary beyond. The space itself is generous and adaptable, comfortably accommodating both seating and dining areas, while the continuous herringbone flooring running through the living areas adds warmth and visual cohesion.
The kitchen is positioned just off the reception space and wraps neatly around three walls. A central window above the sink overlooks Manningtree’s market square, bringing the activity of the town centre into view while filling the room with natural light. Painted cabinetry provides extensive storage and worktop space, making the room both functional and visually distinctive.
Three bedrooms extend from the hallway, each offering slightly different outlooks across the surrounding townscape. The principal bedroom enjoys the privacy of its own en-suite shower room, creating a comfortable and self-contained retreat within the apartment. The second bedroom is particularly generous in scale and benefits from dual windows and built-in wardrobe storage running across one wall. The third room is currently arranged as a study and guest room, demonstrating the flexibility of the layout for home working or occasional accommodation.
Completing the internal accommodation is a family bathroom positioned conveniently off the hallway, featuring a bath with shower above and a window bringing natural light into the space.
Beyond the apartment itself, the building forms part of the well-known Maltings Wharf development, where residents benefit from a share of the freehold through The Old Maltings management company. The property also enjoys the practical advantage of two allocated parking spaces within the development, a valuable feature given the central location.
Living here places everything Manningtree is known for within easy reach. Independent shops, cafés, restaurants and the town’s characterful High Street sit immediately outside, while the riverfront walks along the Stour Estuary are only moments away. Manningtree railway station is also within walking distance, offering direct services to London Liverpool Street in around an hour, making the location equally attractive for commuters and those seeking a coastal-edge lifestyle with excellent connectivity.
Altogether, this is a home defined by its architecture, position and outlook. Properties within the Maltings Wharf building are rarely conventional, and this top-floor apartment makes full use of the building’s distinctive design to create a bright, characterful living environment in the very centre of Manningtree.
Tenure: Share of freehold
Service Charge: £322 per month
Ground Rent: £180 per year
Lease Length: Approximately 960 years
EPC Rating: C
Virtual Tour
Key Features
- Top floor apartment in the distinctive Maltings Wharf High Street building
- Fitted with a panelled bath, pedestal wash basin and WC, with a window above the bath bringing in natural light. Tiled walls surround the bath and sink area, with practical flooring underfoot.
- Striking octagonal building with multiple windows and estuary glimpses
- Herringbone flooring running through the main living spaces
- Share of freehold with membership in The Old Maltings management company
- Two allocated parking spaces within the development
- Recently replaced double-glazed PVC windows with FENSA certification
Property Details
- Property type: Flat
- Price Per Sq Foot: £235
- Approx Sq Feet: 937 sqft
- Plot Sq Feet: 1,981 sqft
- Property Age Bracket: 1970 - 1990
- Council Tax Band: B
- Tenure: Leasehold
- Lease Expiry: 06/03/2986
- Ground Rent: £180.00 per year
- Service Charge: £3,739.00 per year
Rooms
Entrance Hall
A long central hallway with herringbone flooring and wall panelling that connects to the living room, kitchen, three bedrooms and bathroom. A useful storage cupboard is here.
Living Room
4.49m x 5.51m
A generous, light-filled living space with striking herringbone flooring and multiple windows framing elevated rooftop views across Manningtree toward the Stour Estuary or High Street. The proportions comfortably allow both seating and dining areas.
View Living Room PhotosKitchen
3.48m x 3.91m
A characterful fitted kitchen wrapped around three walls, centred on a window above the sink that brings natural light into the space and overlooks Manningtree market square. Painted cabinetry provides generous storage while the herringbone flooring continues through from the living room, tying the spaces together visually.
First Bedroom
3.48m x 4.05m
A comfortable double bedroom with a window looking out across surrounding rooftops. The room continues the herringbone flooring seen elsewhere in the apartment and includes direct access to its own en-suite shower room.
En-suite
En-suite fitted with a shower enclosure, WC and wash basin set against fully tiled walls. Practical and neatly arranged to serve the principal bedroom.
Second Bedroom
3.42m x 4.45m
A well-proportioned double bedroom with two windows bringing in natural light and elevated rooftop views with glimpses of the estuary beyond. Herringbone flooring continues underfoot and a full wall of built-in wardrobes provides extensive storage.
Third Bedroom
2.64m x 3.59m
A versatile room currently arranged as a study and occasional bedroom, with a window drawing in natural light and rooftop views toward the estuary beyond. Herringbone flooring continues and the proportions allow space for a desk alongside a sofa bed or single bed.
Bathroom
1.87m x 2.16m
Fitted with a panelled bath (shower over), pedestal wash basin and WC, with a window above the bath bringing in natural light. Tiled walls surround the bath and sink area, with practical flooring underfoot.
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Parking Spaces
Location
Manningtree is a small but characterful riverside town set on the banks of the River Stour, where the estuary widens toward the North Sea. Often described as one of the smallest towns in England, it combines historic charm with an active waterside lifestyle and a strong local community. The town sits on the edge of the Stour Estuary, an internationally important wetland and part of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making the area well known for sailing, paddleboarding, coastal walks and wildlife watching. Despite its compact size, Manningtree offers a lively High Street with independent cafés, restaurants, pubs and everyday amenities, giving the town a reputation for combining village atmosphere with a surprisingly vibrant social scene. For commuters, Manningtree railway station lies on the Great Eastern Main Line, providing regular direct services to London Liverpool Street, Norwich and Colchester, making the town popular with buyers seeking a balance between coastal surroundings and city connectivity. Altogether the location offers an appealing mix of estuary scenery, independent shops, and excellent transport links, making Manningtree one of the most distinctive and desirable small towns along the Essex–Suffolk border.
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