Country house for sale in Southend-on-Sea SS3, 7 Bedroom

A rather spectacular seven bedroom, high specification family home positioned at the end of a private driveway on a landscaped plot of around one third of an acre. At the heart of Wakering Conservation Area offering panoramic farmland views and within sight and sound of St Nicholas' Church Steeple!

A coloured lead light entrance door leads into the:

Reception Hallway 28'6" x 22'8" (8.69m x 6.91m) maximum. Double glazed windows to front and side. Porcelain tiled floor. Lipped skirting. Two radiators. Dado rail. Ornate plasterous coved cornice. French polished mahogany barley twist turning staircase to first floor galleried landing. Access to understairs storage cupboard. Access to large cloaks cupboard. Personal door to garage. Panelled doors lead off to all ground floor rooms.

Cloakroom/WC Porcelain tiled floor and feature glazed mosaic tiled wall with white ceramic tiling to remaining walls all by "Porcelanosa". Fitted with a two piece suite comprising integrated cistern dual flush w.C. And suspended wash hand basin with mixer tap. Stainless steel heated towel rail. Stone silled recesses LED downlights. Large mirrored recess. Smooth plastered ceiling. Extractor fan.

Dual Aspect Sitting Room 22'8" x 11'5" (6.91m x 3.48m) Double glazed patio doors to the rear sun deck and double glazed window to front. Cast iron fireplace with picture tiled inserts and stained wooden Victorian style fire surround on polished marble hearth with open flue. Two radiators. Lipped skirting. Two wall light points. Television aerial point. Dado rail. Ornate coved plasterous cornice twin ceiling roses. A pair of panelled doors lead through to the Office/Study.

Office/Study 13' 8" x 9' 9" (4.17m x 2.99m) Double glazed window to rear, radiator, oak effect laminate floor, ornate coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling.

Vaulted Triple Aspect Family Room 26'5" x 23'8" (8.05m x 7.21m) Bespoke aluminium bi fold doors by "Schuco" and double glazed windows to rear. Further double glazed windows to front and side with overhead double glazed "Velux" windows to the vaulted ceiling. Polished solid oak flooring. Two radiators. Lipped skirting. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling with recessed LED lighting. Oak servery from Kitchen/Breakfast Room.

Bespoke Kitchen/Breakfast Room 23'0" x 11'3" (7.01m x 3.43m) Bespoke aluminium double glazed bi fold doors by "Schuco" overlook the to rear garden, "Karndean" Country Oak flooring, Lipped skirting, radiator. The professionally planned hand painted oak kitchen by "Commodore" comprises a comprehensive range of base and full height cabinets in French green has solid granite working surfaces with matching upstands and full height splashback to the hob area. The full range of integrated appliances by "aeg" include split level fan assisted electric oven, convection steam oven, convection microwave, twin warming drawers, dishwasher, fridge and glass zoned induction hob with double width brushed steel extractor canopy above. The inset "Franke" sink is fitted with a waste disposal unit and "Franke" boiling water hydrotap. The range of cabinets include larder racks, corner extra-space units, three full width saucepan drawer stacks and peninsular breakfast bar (with three pendant light points above). Integrated wiring for flat screen television. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling with recessed LED lighting.

Utility Room/Laundry 14'9" x 8'3" (4.5m x 2.51m) Double glazed door to side with full height double glazed side panel and further double glazed window to side. This utility room has two separate areas with first section ideal for use as a Boot Room. The utility area has gloss fronted white base cupboards with rolled edge working surface and inset one and a quarter bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. There is a full height storage cupboard and multiple appliance spaces including plumbing and drainage for automatic washing machine and ventilation for tumble dryer. Access to cupboard housing "Potterton Suprima" gas boiler serving domestic hot water and central heating system. Tiled splashbacks by "Porcelanosa". Extractor fan. Radiator. Tiled floor. Smooth plastered ceiling.

The First Floor Accommodation comprises

Galleried Landing 23'0" x 9'5" (7.01m x 2.87m) minimum. Feature French polished mahogany barley twist balustrade. Professionally fitted homework area with desk space, storage racks and cabinets. Double glazed window to front. "Horstmann" central heating thermostat. Lipped skirting. Dado rail. Ornate coved plasterous cornice and recessed LED lighting. Further French polished barley twist staircase to Second Floor Guest Bedroom. Radiator. Access to understairs storage area. Bi fold doors give access to double width airing cupboard housing foam lagged copper cylinder and additional linen storage space with immersion control. Doors lead off to first floor rooms.

Balconied Master Bedroom Suite 19'10" x 14'10" (6.07m x 4.54m) Double glazed French doors with matching full height side panels and stainless steel glazed 'Juliet' balcony have far reaching views across the gardens and open farmland beyond. Double glazed window to side. Two radiators. An extensive range of sliderobe fitted wardrobe cupboards by "Portico" with hanging and shelved storage space. Two wall light points, lipped skirting, coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling with recessed LED lighting. A part glazed door leads through to the:

Spa Style En Suite Shower Room 13'7" x 8'5" (4.14m x 2.57m) Double glazed window to side. Fitted with a four piece suite comprising "Ideal Standard" integrated cistern dual flush WC, large enclosed rainwater shower with glass screen and twin "Kohler" wash hand basins on a full width stone plinth with wall mounted designer faucets and large recessed mirror above. Two wall light points. Electric shaver point. Stone effect porcelain tiling to all walls with aluminium bordered edging and tiled floor. Smooth plastered ceiling with designer spa style LED lights. (Agents note: When remodelling this room our clients installed supply and waste pipes for a bath, should they be required).

Bedroom Three 13'4" x 11'7" (4.06m x 3.53m) (excluding large recessed area with restricted standing height) Double glazed windows to front and side. Laminate wood flooring. Radiator. Lipped skirting. Coved cornice to ceiling. Access to eaves storage space.

Bedroom Four 12'7" x 11'5" (3.84m x 3.48m) (excluding built in wardrobe and door recess) Double glazed window to rear with far reaching views across open farmland. Lipped skirting. Radiator. Contemporary mirror fronted sliderobe wardrobe by "Portico" with hanging and shelved storage space. Coved cornice to ceiling with recessed LED lighting.

Shower Room A fully tiled room with overhead 'sun pipe' window. Over sized shower enclosure with over head shower and integrated cistern w.C. With wash hand basin and granite surface Storage recess. Fully tiled in white. Stainless steel heated towel rail. Porcelain tiled floor. Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed LED lighting. Extractor fan.

Bedroom Five 12'4" x 11'7" (3.76m x 3.53m) Double glazed window to rear with far reaching views across open farmland. Radiator. Lipped skirting. Bi fold doors to a built in wardrobe cupboard with hanging and shelved storage space. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling.

Bedroom Six 11'5" x 11'5" (3.48m x 3.48m) Double glazed window to front. Mirror fronted sliderobe wardrobe cupboard by "Portico" with hanging and shelved storage space. Access to insulated roof space. Radiator. Lipped skirting.

Bedroom Seven 11'8" x 9'8" maximum (3.56m x 2.95m) Double glazed window to rear with far reaching views across open farmland. Lipped skirting. Radiator. Coved cornice to ceiling with recessed lighting.

Spa Style Family Bathroom Fitted with a four piece suite by "Villeroy and Boch" comprising tiled panel enclosed bath with wall mounted tap, centre filler and integrated hand held shower, dual flush integrated cistern w.C., extra width suspended vanity wash hand basin with contemporary mixer tap and large frameless shower enclosure with rainwater shower. "Porcelanosa" tiling. Wall light point. Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed LED lighting. Extractor fan.

The Second Floor Accommodation comprises

Small Landing Area Access to eaves storage space. Double glazed "Velux" window to rear. A panelled door gives access to:

Bedroom Two 13'9" x 11'4" (4.19m x 3.45m) Double glazed "Velux" window to rear. Double glazed cottage style window to side. Lipped skirting. Radiator. Feature vaulted ceiling with recessed LED lighting.

To the outside of the property

The impressive landscaped gardens commence from the Sitting Room, Family Room and Kitchen/Breakfast Room with a shaped decked patio terrace with inset LED lighting. The established, well planted gardens are attractively laid to lawn with a pergola covered terrace and 'sun trap' patio area to rear. Fenced to both side boundaries with low level hedging to the rear taking full advantage of the views across open farmland. Secure gated access to the front of the property. Hard standing for timber garden shed and further storage.

The front of the property is approached by a lengthy private driveway with a Grade II Listed Victorian walled side boundary and multiple private parking spaces on block paviour driveway. There is an additional area of garden to the side of the Family Room which is an excellent space to store a family boat or jet ski etc.

Integral Twin Garage Up and over doors to front. Power connected, personal door into reception hallway.

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