4 Bed Detached House For Sale

Winkworth of Leigh are delighted to offer for sale this exceptional four-bedroom Victorian residence with nearly 200 years of local history, set in the picturesque 'Clifftown Conservation Area' and boasting some of the most spectacular cliff top sea views around. Being set within a short walk of Southend High Street and two mainline stations with links to London Fenchurch and Liverpool Street Stations.

This truly remarkable property is bathed natural light and elegantly blends its original period features with spacious accommodation to make a charming home suitable for all the needs of modern living. An opportunity to acquire a unique home such as this rarely arises and will surely be many years again before the next presents itself. Therefore, an early viewing is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.

This exquisite home combines ample well-presented and generously proportioned living and bedroom space with the period high level ceilings and bay windows. The accommodation comprises four first floor bedrooms that include three large doubles, with three generously sized reception rooms making for a well-balanced and versatile family home. While the heart of this home is set around the impressive, well equipped, bespoke 'Clive Christian' fitted kitchen with center island and lantern roof window. There is a further 'Clive Christian' designed family bathroom, additional ground floor shower room, utility room, boiler room and ample side storage.

Outside, the property features a beautifully landscaped garden rear garden with patio and grassed area, plus a 'Mediterranean' style front garden with a covered veranda, both making magnificent entertaining spaces, perfect for creating lasting memories. Covered parking for two cars is provided through the security barriered car park at the rear, with further residents and visitors parking permits available.

Southend High Street, Westcliff's Hamlet Court Road and the popular 'seafront arches' are all within easily reached for local amenities, restaurants, cafes and entertainment. While Southend on Sea boasts a plethora of sought-after schools, including its prized Grammar schools, along with Southend university. The nearby Southend International Airport is much loved by locals and make an excellent addition to the town for sun seekers and city brakes.

Side Porch: - Double doors opening to the front garden, chequered tiled flooring, door to the house, feature wooden door leading to a large storage area with through access to the rear garden.

Entrance Hall: - Wooden front door with an inset window opening to the side porch, a 'grand staircase' with a balustrade leads to the first floor, feature oval obscure window facing the side, coved ceiling, wood panelled lower walls, covered radiator, parquet flooring.

Dining Room: - 17'10" (into bay) x 14' - Bay window facing the front and looking out the front garden with the estuary beyond, feature fireplace with a gas fire insert and a stone mantel and hearth, wall and ceiling lights, coved ceiling with ceiling rose, parquet flooring, radiator.

Lounge: - 22'6" x 14' - Windows and double doors set to the front and opening to the front garden and a covered veranda, large open fireplace with a stone mantel, surround and hearth, wood panelled lower walls, wall and ceiling lights, ornate coved ceiling, parquet flooring, covered radiator, double doors to the kitchen.

Kitchen:-23'2" x 13' - Bespoke 'Clive Christian' kitchen which is flooded with natural light from a large roof lantern, comprehensive range of fitted wall and base level units, display cabinets and plate racks, fitted marble worktops, large 'Belfast' style sink with a swan neck mixer tap, centre island unit and breakfast area with added base level kitchen units, wooden work top and a second sink unit, space for a large range cooker set into a chimney breast with an extractor and an ornate surround, high level ceiling with electric openers to the roof lantern, rear windows and double doors opening to the rear garden, two ceiling roses, spotlights, ornate coved ceiling, tiled flooring, covered radiator.

Rear Reception Room: -20' x 13'8" - Large versatile room, windows to the rear and side with doors opening to the garden, further high-level windows to the sideway, wall lighting, coved ceiling, wood flooring, radiator.

Utility Room: -10'7" x 5'8" - Fitted wall and base level units, rolled edge work surface, single sink and drainer unit with a mixer tap, tiled splashbacks. spaces for utilities, sash style obscure window facing the side, coved ceiling, tiled flooring, radiator, extractor fan.

Boiler Room: -10'6" x 4'4" - Wall mounted 'Vaillant' boiler, fitted shelfing and drying rail, lots of storage space.

Ground Floor Shower Room: - 8'7" x 5' - Double shower enclosure, concealed cistern WC, wash hand basin with a vanity unit, heated towel rail, complementary tiled walls and flooring, two wall fitted storage units with downlights, obscure window facing the side, spotlights, extractor fan.

First Floor Landing: -Split level galley landing with a balustrade and a seating/storage area overlooking the staircase, bespoke fitted storage, feature stained glass window facing the side, loft hatch, ornate coved ceiling, covered radiator, doors to the first-floor bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom: - 17'10" (into bay) x 13'7" - Bay window facing the front with fitted wooden shutters and stunning estuary views, bespoke fitted wardrobes, feature period fireplace with a wooden mantel and a slate hearth, coved ceiling, covered radiator.

Bedroom: -14'1" x 11'6" - Sash window facing the front with fitted shutters and stunning estuary views, large vanity dressing unit with a top mounted bowl style sink, coved ceiling, radiator.

Bedroom: - 26’3 x 14’5 - Window facing the side and overlooking the garden, additional high-level windows facing the side, skylight, bespoke fitted wardrobes and storage, radiator.

Bedroom Four 10'1" (plus recess) x 10’: - Currently arranged as a dressing room with a comprehensive range of bespoke fitted wardrobes and storage, window facing the rear with fitted wooden shutters, coved ceiling, covered ceiling.

Family Bathroom: - 11'2" x 9'7" - 'Clive Christian' designed bathroom comprising a role top bath with a freestanding mixer tap, a large shower enclosure, a concealed cistern WC and a wash hand basin with a vanity unit, marble style worktop and further bathroom storage. Two obscure windows facing the side, coved ceiling, spotlights, tiled flooring.

Rear Garden: -
A paved patio area is set to the rear of the home, three steps lead up to the lawn area with a cobbled seating area and complemented with established fruit trees and flower beds. There is a further rear patio and decked area with a covering pagoda and a rear gate opening to the parking area.

Front Garden: -
A covered veranda to the front of the house leads onto the paved front garden that makes fabulous space for entertaining and enjoying the views, complemented with established trees and plants for shade and privacy.

Parking: -
There is covered parking for two cars set to the rear of the house, which is accessed from Alexandra Road and a key fob operated security barrier. Additional residents permits and visitors permits are available from Southend Borough Council.

Agent's Note: -
Charges - approx. £30 p/a charge for upkeep of the rear car park barrier.