3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Rutland Avenue, Southchurch SS1

A Well-Proportioned Semi Detached Three-Bedroom Family Home nestled away in the Heart of Southchurch Park. Just a short stroll from the picturesque park itself, Thorpe Hall Golf Club and within close proximity to Southend Seafront, this home also benefits from excellent transport links, including mainline train stations, and falls within the catchment area for fantastic schools, including Southend High Grammar School for Girls. The property boasts generous living spaces with fantastic potential for one to put their own stamp on. Externally, the sizable, well-maintained rear garden provides a perfect space for outdoor relaxation and entertaining. Additional features include a single detached garage and a private driveway with off-street parking for two vehicles. With its prime location and excellent scope for improvement, this home presents a wonderful opportunity for families and investors alike. Ref:- GW0451 - *guide price of £425,000 - £450,000*

entrance porch

Accessed via a UPVC double-glazed front door featuring a leaded light stained-glass obscured window with an oval window panel inset, adding character and charm. An additional UPVC double-glazed obscured window panel to the side of the door allows for extra natural light. The tiled floor provides durability and easy maintenance, while the high ceiling enhances the sense of space. This area is perfect for shoe storage. A solid wood front door with two leaded light window panels inset leads through to the entrance hall.

Entrance hall

A welcoming and well-proportioned entrance hall with high ceilings, creating a bright and airy feel. There is an under-stair storage cupboard housing the electric meter and fuse board, as well as an additional built-in storage cupboard for extra convenience. A cloak storage area with an overhead unit provides practical organization. Other features include a thermostat for temperature control, power points, and doors leading to the accommodation.

Living room - 5.61m x 4.39m (13'65" x 11'41")

A well-proportioned and comfortable living space featuring carpeted flooring and a high coved ceiling with inset ceiling rose, creating an elegant feel. Wall lights provide additional lighting, multiple power points, an aerial point, and a Virgin point. Attractive exposed brick fireplace, which sits on an exposed brick hearth and houses an inset electric coal and flame effect fire. A picture rail enhances the period styling, and double-glazed sliding doors open out to the rear garden.

Dining room - 6.07m x 5.64m (14'71" x 12'78")

A spacious and inviting dining area featuring a large UPVC double-glazed bay window to the front aspect, allowing for plenty of natural light. The high coved ceiling with inset ceiling rose adds character, Carpeted flooring. A large radiator, and multiple power points provide convenience. This room offers ample space for a large dining table and chairs, making it perfect for entertaining. Wall lights add ambiance, and sliding doors seamlessly connect the space to the living room.

Kitchen - 3.25m x 2.29m (10'8" x 7'6")

The kitchen features a range of units at both eye and base level, complemented by a stone-effect worktop for a sleek finish. The kitchen is well-equipped with an integrated electric oven, a four-ring electric hob, and an extractor hood above. There is space and plumbing for a freestanding fridge/freezer, washing machine, and tumble dryer, ensuring practicality. A stylish integrated sink and drainer unit with a stainless steel mixer tap enhances functionality, while the light grey oak-effect Karndean flooring adds a modern touch. A high-level unit houses the wall-mounted boiler. Additional features include part-tiled walls, a high ceiling, and multiple power points. A UPVC double-glazed door to the rear aspect opens directly to the garden, accompanied by an additional UPVC double-glazed window to the side, allowing for plenty of natural light.

First floor landing

A spacious and inviting landing area with a high ceiling and loft access, adding to the sense of openness. Carpeted flooring and power points. Doors provide access to all first-floor accommodation.

Bedroom one - 6.2m x 4.57m (14'76" x 12'36")

A generously sized double bedroom featuring a large UPVC double-glazed bay window to the front aspect, allowing for plenty of natural light. The room boasts a smooth plastered high ceiling with elegant coving. Carpet to flooring, large radiator. A range of built-in floor-to-ceiling wardrobes provides ample storage, with additional space to comfortably accommodate a king-size bed.

Bedroom two - 4.27m x 3.38m (14'0" x 11'1")

A spacious double bedroom featuring a UPVC double-glazed oriel bay window to the rear aspect, offering a bright and airy feel. The high ceilings enhance the sense of space, carpeted flooring. This room is equipped with multiple power points, a radiator, and wall lights for added ambiance. A range of built-in floor-to-ceiling wardrobes provides excellent storage, with ample space to accommodate a king-size bed and additional storage around.

Bedroom three - 3.73m x 4.04m (10'27" x 6'87")

A well-proportioned bedroom featuring a UPVC double-glazed oriel bay window to the front aspect, allowing natural light to fill the space. High ceiling. Carpet to flooring. Equipped with multiple power points, this room offers ample space for a small double bed, with plenty of storage space around, making it a practical and versatile space.

Family bathroom

A well-appointed bathroom featuring a two-piece white suite, comprising a pedestal hand-wash basin with stainless steel taps and a panel-enclosed bath with stainless steel taps at one end and a wall-mounted stainless steel mixer shower at the other. A shower screen provides practicality, and a chrome-heated towel rail. The space is finished with part-tiled walls, a smooth plastered ceiling with inset LED spotlights and an extractor fan for ventilation. A deep floor-to-ceiling built-in storage cupboard offers ample storage, and an original stained-glass leaded-light obscured window to the rear aspect adds character and natural light.

Separate WC

A convenient separate WC, featuring a low-level toilet with a dual flush mechanism. The space is designed with part-tiled walls, wood-effect flooring, and a smooth plastered ceiling. An original obscured glazed window to the rear aspect enhances privacy while maintaining natural light.

Rear garden

A generously sized low-maintenance rear garden, commencing with a large crazy-paved patio area, ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. Beyond the patio, the garden is mainly laid to lawn with shingled borders, providing a neat and spacious outdoor area. At the far end, a further hardstanding paved patio area offers the perfect spot for a shed, workshop, or even the potential to build a large summer house or outbuilding. Additional features include external lighting, an outside tap, and side access leading to the detached single garage, which is set back from the side and rear of the property. A cast-iron side gate provides secure access to the front of the property.

Garage

A single detached garage, set back from the side and rear of the property. Access is provided via an electric roller shutter door to the front aspect. The garage is fully equipped with both power and lighting, making it ideal for secure parking, storage, or a potential workshop space.

Frontage

The property is approached via an attractive front garden, which is mainly lawned with shingled borders and an array of mature shrubs, adding to its curb appeal. A crazy-paved pathway leads up to the front door, while a paved driveway provides off-street parking for two vehicles. The driveway extends to iron gates, which offer access to the rear garden and garage.

Parking

Single garage and off street parking for 2 cars