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See how verdicts work3-bedroom terraced house · SS4 1BL
For saleReduced £25k (−4.5%) on 21 JunListed 256 days
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About
A truly rare opportunity to purchase this beautifully presented Grade II listed cottage nestled in the heart of historic Rochford, close to local amenities, mainline railway station and London Southend airport.
This wonderful home boasts a wealth of original character and charm throughout and benefits from ample off street parking for multiple vehicles.
Plus, a landscaped garden to rear and separate first floor studio space with own front door and staircase- offering huge potential to create an annexe space (stpc). Internal viewing is highly advised!
Sitting Room (4.5m x 3.48m (14' 9" x 11' 5")) Door to side provides access to dining room. Door to rear leading to kitchen/breakfast room.
Open archway to rear providing access to inner lobby with open tread wooden staircase with trap door providing access to first floor accommodation.
Original feature fireplace with wooden mantle, brick insert and surround, fitted with a gas fire. Fully tiled floors. Beamed ceiling. Wooden frame window to front and hardwood front door.
Lounge (4.45m x 4.2m (14' 7" x 13' 9")) Hardwood door to front. Original feature wooden framed window to front. Wall mounted radiator.
Feature fireplace with stone hearth, wooden surround, inset gas burner. High level skirting. Original feature exposed beamed walls. Beamed ceiling. Under stairs storage cupboard to side.
Door to rear with staircase leading to first floor rooms. Dining Room (4.4m x 3.12m (14' 5" x 10' 3")) Hardwood door to front. Wooden sash window to front and to rear. Wall mounted radiator.
Feature fireplace with wooden mantle, brick hearth and surround, inset gas fire. Storage cupboard to side. Exposed wooden beam walls. Staircase providing access to first floor accommodation.
Under stairs storage cupboard. Kitchen/Breakfast Room (7.52m x 2.6m (24' 8" x 8' 6")) Hardwood door to side providing access to outside space. Two wooden frames to side, one to the rear.
Kitchen is fitted with a range of base and eye level wooden cabinets incorporating a rolled edge granite working surface. Under mount double sink with mixer tap and grooved drainer unit.
Space for Range gas cooker with extractor hood above, existing to remain. Fully tiled splash backs. Fully tiled walls. Wall mounted radiator to side. Storage cupboard to side.
Recess to side housing Rayburn aga oven providing central heating to property, wooden mantle, tiled insert. Door to front providing access to dining room back into sitting room. Fully tiled floors.
Smooth plastered ceiling. Door to side provides access to the: Boot Room (2.95m x 1.47m (9' 8" x 4' 10")) Two wooden framed windows to side. Fitted wooden worktop with storage shelving beneath.
Wall mounted radiator. Fully tiled floors. Exposed brickwork walls. Beamed ceiling. Door to rear provides access to the: Utility Room (2.97m x 1.52m (9' 9" x 5' 0")) Hardwood door to side.
Wooden frame window to rear overlooking rear courtyard garden. Fitted with a range of base level cabinets incorporating a rolled edge working surface, under mount Butler sink.
Space and plumbing for washing machine and space for under counter tumble dryer and free standing fridge/freezer. Original brick flooring. Exposed brickwork walls. Beamed ceiling.
Inner Lobby Hardwood door to rear providing access to rear courtyard garden with two wooden framed windows adjacent. Storage cupboard to side. Wall mounted radiator. Fully tiled floors.
High level skirting. Exposed wooden beamed ceiling with recessed LED lighting. Door to side provides access to the: Bathroom Wooden frame windows to rear.
Bathroom is fitted with a traditional three piece suite comprising low flush WC, wash basin with mixer tap and storage cupboards beneath and free standing rolled top bath with mixer tap plus detachable showerhead.
Traditional heated towel rail. Fully tiled walls. Part tiled walls. Exposed wooden beams. Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed LED lighting. First Floor Landing Doors lead off to rooms.
Bedroom One (4.47m x 3.4m (14' 8" x 11' 2")) Wooden frame window to rear and to front. Wall mounted radiator. Original feature fireplace with wooden mantle, insert cast iron fireplace, stone hearth.
Linen cupboard to side. Exposed beamed walls and ceiling. Doro to rear providing access to the: Dressing Room (2.62m x 1.63m (8' 7" x 5' 4")) Wooden sash window to side.
Fitted with a range of open fronted wardrobe units with ample hanging and shelving storage space. Wall mounted radiator. Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed LED lighting.
Further door to rear provides access to the: En-Suite Shower Room Wooden obscured glazed window to side.
Fitted with a modern three piece suite comprising low flush WC, wash basin with storage cupboard beneath and larger than average walk in shower with wall mounted mixer, adjustable showerhead and glass shower screen.
Wall mounted radiator. Fully tiled floors. Part tiled walls. Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed LED lighting. Bedroom Three (4.47m x 3.07m (14' 8" x 10' 1")) Wooden frame window to front.
Range of fitted wardrobe units. Wall mounted radiator. Access to eve storage space. High level skirting. Reduced height door providing access to second bedroom.
Exposed wooden beam to smooth plastered ceiling. Bedroom Two (4.57m x 4.4m (15' 0" x 14' 5")) Wooden frame window to front and to rear. Range of fitted wardrobe units. Wall mounted radiator.
High level skirting. Exposed wooden beams to smooth plastered ceilings. Reduced height access door providing access to bedroom three. Studio Approached via wooden door to rear courtyard area.
Staircase leading to first floor. Two large wooden frame windows to front. Original Hayloft loading door to rear. Storage cupboard to rear. Access to loft space. Wall mounted radiator.
Fitted desk area. Exposed beamed flooring. Vaulted ceiling. Parking The property benefits from parking to side/rear. Access via wooden gate to front with access gate to side.
Covered car port area beneath studio. Printed concrete driveway providing ample off street parking for several vehicles. Mature planted borders.
Outside Space The property benefits from a good size paved patio area to side of kitchen/breakfast room with paved patio flooring. Half height picket fence.
Rear Garden The property boasts a beautiful presented traditional courtyard style garden to rear. Paved patio area. Remainder laid mostly to lawn with mature planted borders.
Good size timber framed storage shed to rear. Further blocked seating area and wooden trellis dividers with a variety of maturing trees and shrubs.
Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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About 33-35, South Street, Essex
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