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About
This substantial four bedroom, two bathroom character house is situated in a delightful established setting, enjoying a large secluded rear garden with a versatile garden room/home office.
The beach, Broadway shops and mainline railway station are all nearby.
This wonderful family home has been well improved throughout, blending original charm and character with a modern contemporary vibe.
The fabulous "open plan" family room, sitting room and kitchen is the real hub of the house!
Reception Hall 9' 5" x 7' 0" (2.87m x 2.13m) This bright and welcoming reception hall is approached via panelled front door with bespoke stained glass leaded light section.
Turning staircase to first floor with storage cupboard below. Attractive mosaic tiled floor. Radiator with decorative cover. Chair and picture rail. Coved ceiling. Ceiling rose.
Doors to accommodation. Cloakroom White suite comprising low flush WC. Wall mounted wash basin. Half height Tongue & Groove wood panelling. Attractive mosaic tiled floor. Coved ceiling.
Double glazed window to side. Lounge 14' 9" x 12' 0" (4.5m x 3.66m) This bright well proportioned living room has a wide double glazed window to front. Herringbone pattern parquet flooring.
Attractive original style cast iron fireplace with marble hearth. Coved ceiling with ceiling rose. Chair and picture rails. Radiator with decorative cover.
Sitting Room 19' 8" x 14' 0" (6m x 4.27m) This spacious living room has a double glazed curved bay window to front. Solid Oak floor. Radiator with decorative cover. Beamed ceiling.
Picture rail. Chimney breast with open fire, fitted log burner, timber mantle and slate hearth. Wide opening to kitchen and family room.
Family Room 25' 0" x 11' 0" (7.62m x 3.35m) This spacious and versatile room has almost full width double glazed bi-fold doors leading to the rear garden. Solid Oak floor. Skylight lantern.
Coved ceiling with recessed lighting. Designer radiator.
Wide opening to: Kitchen/Breakfast Room 23' 0" x 12' 0" (7m x 3.66m) Fitted with an extensive range of white high gloss fronted units and natural wood work surfaces with inset Porcelain sink unit with mixer tap/dish rinse.
Range of cupboards below. Built in dishwasher with matching decor panel. Further natural wood island unit/breakfast bar with inset Siemens Induction hob with range of saucepan drawers below.
Oven housing with built in Smeg double oven with cupboards and drawers below. Matching full height built in fridge/freezer with matching decor panels. Double built in larder cupboard.
Further utility cupboard housing space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Coved ceiling with recessed lighting. Picture rail. Designer radiator. Solid Oak floor.
Double glazed window to side. AGENTS NOTE The sitting room, family room and kitchen combine to create a fabulous "open plan" living space - the real hub of the house!
First Floor Landing Double glazed window to side and further double glazed window to half landing. Built in airing cupboard. Coved ceiling with recessed lighting. Chair and picture rails.
Exposed wood floorboards. Access to loft space via fold away ladder.
Doors to: Bedroom One 17' 3" x 14' 0" (5.26m x 4.27m) This bright and spacious dual aspect room has double glazed windows to front and rear overlooking the rear garden.
Exposed wood floorboards. Chair and picture rail. Beamed ceiling. Attractive original style cast iron fireplace with granite hearth. Radiator.
Bedroom Two 15' 0" x 11' 9" (4.57m x 3.58m) Bright and spacious double bedroom has a double glazed bay window to front. Chair and picture rails. Coved ceiling. Ceiling rose.
Radiator with decorative cover. Exposed wood floorboards. Bedroom Three 10' 7" x 10' 7" (3.23m x 3.23m) This bright double bedroom has a double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.
Exposed wood floorboards. Radiator with decorative cover. Chair and picture rails. Coved ceiling. Ceiling rose. Doors to: En-Suite Shower Room/WC White suite comprising large double shower.
Concealed flush WC. Wall mounted wash basin. Half height Tongue & Groove wood panelling. Tiled floor. Picture rail. Coved ceiling with recessed ceiling lighting. Chrome heated towel rail.
Double glazed window to side. Bedroom Four 8' 9" x 8' 5" (2.67m x 2.57m) Double glazed window to side. Radiator with decorative cover. Exposed wood floorboards. Chair and picture rails.
Coved ceiling. Ceiling rose.
(This room is currently being used as a Home Office) Family Bathroom/WC Spacious bathroom fitted with a white suite comprising free standing rolled top bath with claw feet, mixer tap and shower attachment.
Separate walk in double shower with rainwater showerhead and further shower attachment. Vanity unit with wash basin, mixer tap and cupboards below. Half height Tongue & Groove wood panelling.
Tiled floor. Coved ceiling with recessed lighting. Ceiling rose. Chair and picture rails. Illuminated mirror. Chrome heated towel rail with radiator. Two double glazed windows to side.
Garden The property occupies a beautifully established plot with mature front and rear gardens. The large rear garden is unoverlooked and private. Laid to lawn. Extensive paved patio areas.
Further raised patio area to the rear corner of the garden, adjacent to a substantial detached garden room (20'5" x 11'7") with light and power connected. Side entrance via large timber store shed.
Outside lighting. External power point. Cold & hot water outside taps. Driveway/Parking Ample driveway parking to the front and side of the property.
Value & comps
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Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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About Burlescoombe Road, Thorpe Bay, Essex, SS1
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