5 bed detached house for sale

Thorpe Bay Gardens, Thorpe Bay, Essex SS1

This imposing five double bedroom, four bathroom detached character Marine residence is situated in a commanding seafront setting, overlooking the tennis courts and Thames Estuary beyond. Located in one of the area's most sought after roads, this substantial family property is a truly rare and unique home. Beautifully refurbished throughout to a very high standard, blending original charm and character with a modern contemporary feel. Boasting many wonderful design features, with versatile living accommodation arranged over three floors, with most rooms enjoying stunning sea views. Large and beautifully established plot with a wonderful "Park Like" rear garden - A Must View!

Entrance Vestibule

Approached via covered Porch. Original panelled front door with stained glass leaded light inserts. Further stained glass leaded light windows. Attractive black and white tiled floor. Inner glazed double doors and windows leading to the reception hall.

Reception Hall (4.57m x 2.74m (15' 0" x 9' 0"))

This bright and welcoming reception hall has an imposing turning staircase leading to the first floor, large storage cupboard below. Attractive black and white tiled floor. Old school style radiator. Doors to accommodation.

Lounge (6.86m x 3.96m (22' 6" x 13' 0"))

This bright and beautifully proportioned living room enjoys and triple aspect with double glazed window to front, with fitted Plantation shutters, and pretty stained glass upper sections. Double glazed window to side. Wide double glazed French double doors with side screens, with pretty stained glass upper sections, framing lovely views across the rear garden. Solid Oak wood floor. Two radiators. Ornate coving and ceiling rose. Attractive cast iron fireplace with tiled inserts, open grate and beautiful marble surround.

Dining Room (5.49m x 3.96m (18' 0" x 13' 0"))

A large formal dining room, approached via arched double doors from the Reception Hall. Double glazed bay window to front with pretty stained glass upper sections, and fitted plantation shutters. Solid Oak wood floor. Radiator. Ornate coving and ceiling rose. Attractive original style cast iron fireplace with pretty tiled inserts, open grate and tiled hearth.

Kitchen/Family Room (6.7m x 4.17m (22' 0" x 13' 8"))

Recently fitted with a luxury “Kesseler kitchen” range of Shaker style fronted units, in hand painted Farrow & Ball paint. Extensive Quartz working surfaces and peninsular unit with inset stainless steel sink unit with “Quorker” hot water/filtered water mixer tap. Waste disposal unit. Range of cupboards and drawers below. Built in “Smeg” dishwasher with matching décor panel. Concealed “whole house” water softener. Rangemaster range cooker with Rangemaster extractor hood above. Built in “Liebherr” American full height double fridge/freezer with matching décor panels. Matching range of wall mounted storage cabinets with concealed lighting below. Feature fireplace with wall panelling and open grate. Attractive large limestone tiled floor. Radiator. Space for sofas. Double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, with pretty stained glass upper sections. Recessed ceiling lighting. Wide opening to:

Orangery (4.27m x 3.5m (14' 0" x 11' 6"))

A wonderful, tranquil living space with space for a large breakfast table. Vaulted ceiling with two electric double glazed sky light windows. Enjoying a dual aspect with full width double glazed windows and two sets of French double doors seamlessly connecting to the rear decking and garden. All in matching Farrow & Ball paint. Contemporary dresser style unit with illuminated recess for television. Cupboards above and below. Set to either side are two “Caple” three quarter wine coolers. Attractive large limestone tiled floor. Door to:

Utility Room (4.27m x 2.51m (14' 0" x 8' 3"))

Fitted with a modern range of Shaker style fronted units and rolled edge work surface with inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, range of cupboards and drawers below. Built in “Siemens” washing machine with matching décor panel. Built in tumble dryer with matching décor panel. Further excellent range of storage cupboards and wall mounted storage cabinets. Recessed ceiling lighting. Tiled floor. Double glazed window to rear. Radiator. Door to garage. Door to:

Cloak/Shower Room

Fitted with a White suite comprising fully tiled double shower cubicle. Concealed flush wc. Wall mounted wash basin with mixer tap. Attractive slate effect tiled walls. Tiled floor. Chrome heated towel rail. Recessed ceiling lighting.

The First Floor Landing

A good size galleried style landing with solid Oak wood floor. Built in airing/linen cupboards. Radiator. Stairs leading to second floor. Doors to:

Office/Study (3.12m x 2.74m (10' 3" x 9' 0"))

Enjoying a dual aspect with double glazed door leading to the Balcony. Double glazed window to front, with pretty stained glass upper sections, and affording fabulous views across the Thames Estuary. Solid Oak wood floor. Radiator. Coved ceiling with recessed lighting.

Sitting Room/Bedroom Three (3.96m x 3.66m (13' 0" x 12' 0"))

This lovely first floor sitting room enjoys a dual aspect with double glazed window to side. Double glazed windows and French double doors leading to the large front balcony/terrace, affording fabulous views across the Tennis Courts, Thames Estuary and Kent Coastline. Solid Oak wood floor. Coved ceiling. Ceiling rose. Radiator.

Bedroom One (5.64m x 3.96m (18' 6" x 13' 0"))

This large principle bedroom suite has a wide double glazed curved Bay window to front, with pretty stained glass upper sections, affording fabulous views across the Tennis Courts, Thames Estuary and Kent coastline. Solid Oak wood floor. Attractive original style cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth. Radiator, coved ceiling. Ceiling rose. Doors to:

Walk In Wardrobe

Fitted with an excellent range of storage solutions. Recessed lighting.

En-Suite Bathroom/WC

Fitted with a modern luxury White suite comprising, contemporary free standing bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Separate fully tiled shower cubicle with rain water shower head. Vanity unit with circular wash basin. Concealed flush wall mounted wc. Travertine limestone tiled floor. Recessed ceiling lighting. Illuminated mirror. Chrome heated towel rail. Double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.

Bedroom Four (3.96m x 3.05m (13' 0" x 10' 0"))

Good size double bedroom. Large double glazed window, with pretty stained glass upper sections, overlooking the rear garden. Radiator. Solid Oak wood floor. Coved ceiling. Ceiling rose.

Family Bathroom/WC

Fitted with a modern White suite comprising, free standing rolled top bath with claw feet. Fully tiled Quadrant corner shower cubicle. Vanity unit with wash hand basin, mixer tap. Low flush wc. Attractive tiled floor. Chrome heated towel rail. Coved ceiling with recessed lighting. Illuminated mirror. Double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.

Second Floor Landing

Double glazed sky light window. Solid oak wood floor. Doors to:

Bedroom Two (4.88m x 4.27m (16' 0" x 14' 0"))

This bright and spacious double bedroom enjoys a dual aspect with a large double glazed sky light window to side. Wide double glazed windows and glazed door leading to the pretty second floor balcony, affording panoramic views across the Thames Estuary and Kent coastline. Built in wardrobe cupboards. Solid Oak wood floor. Eaves storage cupboards. Radiator. Recessed ceiling lighting. Door to:

En-Suite Bathroom/WC

Modern White suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap. Separately plumbed shower over and fitted shower screen. Wall mounted wash basin with mixer tap. Concealed flush wall mounted wc. Mosaic limestone tiled walls. Travertine limestone floor. Large eaves storage cupboard. Recessed ceiling lighting. Double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, affording distance roof top views.

Bedroom Five (4.88m x 4.27m (16' 0" x 14' 0"))

Overall size and incorporating a range of built in wardrobe cupboards. Eaves storage cupboards. Solid Oak wood floor. Radiator. Recessed ceiling lighting. This bright double bedroom enjoys a dual aspect with a large double glazed sky light window to side. Double glazed window and door leading to the pretty second floor balcony, affording fabulous Thames estuary views. Retractable door connecting bedroom two.

Garage (6.4m x 2.44m (21' 0" x 8' 0"))

A larger than average single garage with electric up and over door. Light and power. Modern wall mounted “Worchester” gas fired central heating boiler. Inner door leading to the utility room. Approached via extensive ‘in and out’ driveway providing extensive parking, plus retractable security posts.

Garden

The property occupies a large and beautifully established plot with a wonderful “Park Like” rear garden. Well secluded with established mature trees and shrubs. Laid mainly to lawn with extensive raised decking areas adjacent to the house. Set to the rear of the garden is further paved patio area with covered Pergola. Timber garden shed. Timber frame summer house. Outside lighting. Cold water tap. Side entrance. Irrigation system.