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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · SS1 3NW
Sold STCReduced £100k (−6.3%) on 26 OctListed 336 days
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About
With NO ONWARD CHAIN, Goldings are delighted to offer for sale this exceptional four bedroom detached waterfront property.
Occupying a large plot in one of the Thorpe Bay's most prestigious roads and offering panoramic Estuary views from multiple rooms, the property boasts four bedrooms, three reception rooms and three bathrooms.
With huge potential to extend (STPP), further benefits include the established gardens and a double-width garage with off street parking to the front for several vehicles.
The property is within walking distance of Thorpe Bay train station & Broadway with its selection of shops and eateries.
We strongly recommend a viewing to fully appreciate all that this property has to offer. Please call for further details.
Entrance Located to the side of the property; a covered porch area with roof lantern.
Secure multi-locking door opens into : Reception Hall 3.80m x 5.90m (12'6 x 19'4) A grand reception hall with stairs rising to the first floor accommodation.
Built-in cupboard with shelving and coat storage. Karndean flooring. Doors lead to: Ground Floor W.C. Comprises low level W.C. and wash hand basin. Obscure double glazed window to side aspect.
Lounge 5.97m x 6.78m (19'7 x 22'3) Double glazed window to front and double doors opening to the garden with uninterrupted sea views. Marble feature fireplace. Wall-mounted air conditioning.
Archway through to: Dining Room 3.76m x 7.92m (12'4 x 26'0) Obscure double glazed window to side aspect. Wall-mounted air conditioning. Sliding patio doors to rear garden.
Lift access to first floor. Snug 3.53m x 5.64m (11'7 x 18'6) Double glazed window to side aspect. Sliding patio doors to front offering stunning sea views. Wall-mounted air conditioning unit.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room 4.14m x 5.10m (13'7 x 16'9) The kitchen comprising a bespoke range of base and eye level units with stainless steel sink and mixer tap inset to worktop with matching upstands.
Integrated Bosch dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Recess for seven-ring gas stove with double oven and cooling tray, extractor above (to remain). Travertine tiled flooring. Radiator.
Wall-mounted TV (included). Bespoke breakfast bar with seating for five. Concealed full-height cupboard with shelving, wine chiller to remain, and additional storage.
Double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Door to: Utility Room 1.68m x 2.87m (5'6 x 9'5) Double glazed window and door to rear aspect. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap.
Integrated freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer (all to remain). Range of gloss units housing stopcock, gas meter, electric meter, drawers, and wall-mounted boiler with heating timer.
First Floor Landing 3.05m x 6.83m (10'0 x 22'5) Obscure double glazed window to side aspect. Loft access with drop-down ladder; loft partly boarded. Airing cupboard with lagged copper cylinder.
Doors lead to: Bedroom One 4.45m x 6.00m (14'7 x 19'8) Double glazed window and sliding doors to front opening onto private balcony with breathtaking sea views. Fitted wardrobes.
Air conditioning unit. Door to: En-Suite 1 2.90m x 3.80m (9'6 x 12'6) Obscure double glazed window to side aspect. Corner jacuzzi bath with mixer tap and shower attachment.
Separate shower cubicle. Built-in double cupboard with shelving. Door giving access to Bedroom Four.
Bedroom Two 3.70m x 6.22m (12'2 x 20'5) Double glazed windows to front and side plus door to balcony with sea views.
Built-in triple wardrobes plus additional wardrobes with built-in pull-down bed. Air conditioning. Bedroom Three 2.77m x 4.14m (9'1 x 13'7) Double glazed window to rear.
Fitted mirrored wardrobes. Door to: En-Suite 2 Shower cubicle. Low flush W.C. Vanity unit with mixer tap. Heated towel rail. Mirrored cabinet with shelving. Extractor fan.
Bedroom Four 3.70m x 4.75m (12'2 x 15'7) Double glazed window to rear aspect. Built-in triple wardrobes. Lift access from the dining room.
Currently used as a home office with bespoke fitted furniture. Door connecting to Principle Bedroom En-Suite.
Family Bathroom 2.30m x 2.50m (7'7 x 8'2) Obscure double glazed window to rear aspect. Panelled bath with mixer taps and shower attachment. Wash hand basin. Low flush W.C. Heated towel rail.
Rear Garden A beautifully maintained garden commencing with an area of lawn, surrounded by mature flower and shrub borders. Water feature. Shed to rear.
Access to garage and parking for several vehicles. Frontage Lawned area with flower and shrub borders. Hard standing for several vehicles.
Side access on both sides, including covered porch area with roof lantern and drive-through access to rear garden and garage.
Garage 19.80m x 18.90m (65'0 x 62'0) Large double-width garage with window to side, personal door to rear, electric up-and-over door to front, power, lighting and water tap.
Value & comps
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