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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · SS8 9PU
Sold STCReduced £25k (−2.8%) on 26 OctListed 397 days
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About
Aspire Estate Agents are delighted to present this exquisite five-bedroom detached family home, located in the prestigious Castle View Estate on George Close, Canvey Island.
Set behind secure gated frontage with intercom entry, this imposing residence offers elegance, space, and breathtaking views across Canvey Golf Course and open green land, with Hadleigh Castle visible in the distance.
Grand Entrance & Living Spaces On arrival, you are welcomed by a spacious entrance hall where the stunning oak staircase immediately creates a feature of the home.
The ground floor offers versatile living space, with four genuine reception areas: a formal lounge with fireplace (19'05 x 18'10 / 5.92m x 5.74m), a dining room ideal for entertaining (12'07 x 15'02 / 3.84m x 4.62m), a conservatory (7'10 x 9'06 / 2.39m x 2.90m), and a study/home office (7'07 x 8'09 / 2.31m x 2.67m) that could also serve as a sixth bedroom.
A traditional shaker-style kitchen (21'06 x 16'02 / 6.55m x 4.93m) forms the heart of the home, with ample storage and integrated appliances, flowing into a utility room (9'01 x 5'03 / 2.77m x 1.60m).
A ground-floor WC (4'06 x 4'08 / 1.37m x 1.42m) completes this level. First Floor Accommodation The first floor is centred around a magnificent U-shaped landing with a front-facing Juliet balcony.
The master suite is a highlight, featuring a generous bedroom (14'06 x 12'07 / 4.42m x 3.84m), a private dressing room (5'11 x 8'09 / 1.80m x 2.67m), a luxury en-suite (7'08 x 6'01 / 2.34m x 1.85m), and direct access to a private balcony overlooking the golf course.
Bedroom two (13'07 x 15'01 / 4.14m x 4.60m) and bedroom three (12'02 x 11'10 / 3.71m x 3.61m) are connected by a Jack-and-Jill en-suite (13'11 x 5'05 / 4.24m x 1.65m), while bedroom four (14'01 x 10'10 / 4.29m x 3.30m) is also a comfortable double.
A family bathroom (12'02 x 7'09 / 3.71m x 2.36m) with a roll-top bath completes this floor.
Second Floor The top level offers a fifth double bedroom, benefitting from Velux windows, eaves storage, and scope to add an en-suite if desired.
This level provides the perfect retreat or guest accommodation.
Outdoor Space The landscaped rear garden extends across the full width of the property, with side access and a rear gate opening onto the countryside beyond.
The views are spectacular, spanning Canvey Golf Course, open fields, and Hadleigh Castle. To the front, the home benefits from a double garage (20'02 x 12'06 / 6.15m x 3.81m) and off-street parking.
Ground Floor Living Room: 19'05" x 18'10" (5.92m x 5.74m) W/C: 4'06" x 4'08" (1.37m x 1.42m) Office / Bedroom 6: 7'07" x 8'09" (2.31m x 2.67m) Conservatory: 7'10" x 9'06" (2.39m x 2.90m) Kitchen: 21'06" x 16'02" (6.55m x 4.93m) Utility Room: 9'01" x 5'03" (2.77m x 1.60m) Dining Room: 12'07" x 15'02" (3.84m x 4.62m) Garage: 20'02" x 12'06" (6.15m x 3.81m) First Floor Master Bedroom: 14'06" x 12'07" (4.42m x 3.84m) En-suite (Master): 7'08" x 6'01" (2.34m x 1.85m) Dressing Room (Master): 5'11" x 8'09" (1.80m x 2.67m) Bedroom 2: 13'07" x 15'01" (4.14m x 4.60m) Bedroom 3: 12'02" x 11'10" (3.71m x 3.61m) Bedroom 4: 14'01" x 10'10" (4.29m x 3.30m) Jack & Jill Bathroom: 13'11" x 5'05" (4.24m x 1.65m) Family Bathroom: 12'02" x 7'09" (3.71m x 2.36m)
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