5-bedroom detached house · CO13 0LZ
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About
Renovated Period Home on Thorpe Road, Kirby Cross Being Sold With No Onward Chain. One of the oldest homes on Thorpe Road, this beautifully restored property blends period charm with modern luxury.
Renovated to an exceptional standard, it has been fully rewired and benefits from a new boiler.
The bespoke kitchen sits within a stylish kitchen-diner, complete with an open fireplace, while the lounge boasts a striking feature fireplace, adding to the homes character.
A separate utility room and ground floor WC provide additional convenience. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, along with a dedicated wardrobe room.
The master bedroom benefits from an en-suite, while the elegant four-piece family bathroom serves the rest of the home.
Outside, the property offers off-road parking for multiple vehicles and a double-width garage.
Conveniently located close to Kirby Cross train station, with Frinton-on-Sea just a short drive away, this exceptional home is perfectly positioned for both commuting and coastal living.
Entrance Hall The front entrance door leads to a welcoming hallway with herringbone flooring. A stable door provides access to the rear garden.
Staircase to the first floor with an under-stairs storage area. Radiator. Cloakroom Comprising a low-level WC and wash hand basin. Radiator.
Reception Room 7.52 x 3.58 (24'8" x 11'8") A beautifully presented reception room featuring a double-glazed box bay window with fitted shutters, exposed floorboards, and a striking open fireplace with a surround and hearth.
A picture rail adds to the character, while an open archway leads to the snug area with glazed French doors opening onto the garden. TV point. Two radiators.
Kitchen 7.52 x 4.09 (24'8" x 13'5") A stylish and well-equipped space with bespoke Shaker-style cabinetry, full-height larder cupboards with basket shelving, and an island unit with a wooden worktop with a wine cooler.
The kitchen also features an inset sink with a mixer tap, a built-in oven and hob set within a feature chimney recess, and a double-glazed window overlooking the rear garden with fitted shutters.
Herringbone flooring completes the look. Dining Area A fantastic entertaining space with a double-glazed box bay window to the front, fitted shutters, and herringbone flooring.
A fireplace recess houses an inset fuel burner, while a picture rail and radiator add to the period charm. First Floor Landing A split-level landing with fitted carpet and a door to eaves storage.
Double glazed window to rear.
Master Bedroom 4.19 x 3.86 (13'8" x 12'7") A well-proportioned principal bedroom featuring a double-glazed window with fitted shutters, laminate flooring, a fireplace recess, and a radiator.
Door leading to: En-Suite A modern white suite comprising a low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, and a wall-mounted shower. Finished with marble tiled walls and flooring.
Double-glazed window to the front with fitted shutters. Radiator.
Bedroom 5/ Dressing Room 2.21 x 1.91 (7'3" x 6'3") A versatile room with a double-glazed window to the front, fitted shutters, laminate flooring, and a radiator Bedroom Two 3.56 x 3.18 (11'8" x 10'5") A generous double bedroom with a double-glazed sash window to the front, fitted shutters, exposed floorboards, loft access, and a radiator.
Bedroom Three 4.70 x 2.34 (15'5" x 7'8") A charming bedroom featuring a double-glazed window to the front, fitted shutters, laminate flooring, and a feature cast-iron fireplace. Radiator.
Bedroom Four 3.71 x 2.79 (12'2" x 9'1") Overlooking the rear garden, this bedroom has a double-glazed window with fitted shutters, a built-in wardrobe and drawers, laminate flooring, and a radiator.
Family Bathroom A contemporary suite comprising a low-level WC, wash hand basin, and a bath. Finished with marble tiled walls and flooring. Double-glazed window to the front with fitted shutters.
Radiator. Outside Front Gravel frontage, driveway leading to the garage, Gated side access to the rear.
Rear Garden South-facing rear garden featuring a decking area, with the remainder laid to lawn Door into Utility Room.
Utility Room A convenient space which houses the newly installed combination boiler, worktops with space and plumber under for washing machine and tumble dryer. Inset sink. Radiator.
Double Garage Fitted with an electric roller shutter door, double doors for vehicular access to the rear garden, power and light.
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