5 bed detached house for sale

Drake Road, Chalkwell SS0

This stunning home exudes refined taste and family functionality, offering multiple living spaces designed to adapt to your lifestyle. From its luxurious bay-windowed lounge to the showpiece living room and elegant bedroom suites, every detail is finished to a high standard. With modern touches and period character in perfect balance, it delivers style, comfort and exceptional liveability.

Set back behind a manicured front garden and gravel driveway, this home’s exterior is as impressive as its interiors. A lean-to garage with electric roller door adds convenience, while the spacious rear garden, with patio and lawn, offers an idyllic setting for outdoor dining, play and relaxation. The in-progress outbuilding also unlocks incredible future potential.

Perfectly positioned in the picturesque area of Chalkwell, this address combines the charm of seaside living with urban convenience. Moments from parks, the beach, vibrant Leigh Broadway and rail links to London, it’s an ideal setting for families, professionals or those seeking a peaceful yet connected lifestyle by the coast.

Measurements

Porch: 10'10 x 4'11 (3.31m x 1.52m)
Entrance Hallway: 11'4 x 8'2 (3.46m x 2.51m)
Lounge: 16'8" x 11'8 (5.09m x 3.56m)
Living Room: 23'9 x 11'6 (7.25m x 3.52m)
Kitchen/Diner: 20'4 x 12'7 (6.21m x 3.86m)
Utility Room: 9'7 x 10'5 (2.93m x 3.19m)
Landing: 14'11 x 2'6 (4.55m x 0.78m)
Office: 10'7 x 9'9 (3.25m x 2.98m)
Bathroom: 11'1 x 5'5 (3.40m x 1.67m)
Bedroom 1: 17'0 x 11'9 x 12'11 into recess (5.20m x 3.59m x 3.95m into recess)
Bedroom 2: 8'9 x 14'11 (2.67m x 4.55m)
Bedroom 3: 11'8 x 8'1 (3.56m x 2.48m)
Bedroom 4: 7'11 x 7'6 (2.43m x 2.29m)
Bedroom 5: 20'10 x 9'9 (6.37m x 2.99m)

Ground Floor

Step through a bright and welcoming porch and cloakroom area, ideal for coats and shoes, into a beautifully styled home that immediately impresses with its modern interiors and thoughtful layout. The grand entrance hallway is adorned with a sweeping staircase and discreet under-stairs WC, setting the tone for the rest of the property. To the left, the lounge boasts elegant dark blue and neutral tones, built-in storage units, a stunning ornamental fireplace and period bay window, perfect for relaxing in comfort and style. Adjacent is a generously proportioned living room, a versatile space for entertaining or unwinding, enhanced by tri-folding doors that seamlessly connect indoors to the patio and garden. The kitchen/diner is a culinary delight with a modern fitted kitchen, integrated appliances and five-point hob, complemented by room for a large dining table, ideal for family meals or hosting guests. A rear door leads out for effortless BBQs on sunny days. Out of the kitchen into the garden and to the right is a functional utility room, fully fitted and plumbed for laundry needs, currently being used as a home salon area. Beyond this is a valuable additional fifth bedroom, currently in development but with plans for a secondary living space complete with it's own bathroom, offering future flexibility for guest accommodation or annex use.

First Floor

The first floor continues to impress with a blend of space and sophistication. A beautifully appointed four-piece family bathroom lies to the right at the top of the stairs, featuring a freestanding bath, large shower, and stylish monochrome colour scheme, a serene sanctuary to unwind in after a days work. The third bedroom, ideal for a young child, sits next along the landing. At the end of the landing, bedroom two offers generous proportions, built-in wardrobes, and French doors, brimming with potential to add a private balcony (STPP). Adjacent is the elegant first bedroom: A stylish, light-filled space complete with bay window and charming fireplace alcove, currently housing a TV for ultimate comfort. A neatly designed staircase leads from here to the second floor. Completing the first floor is the fourth bedroom, ideal as a nursery but equally suited as a dressing room or hobby space if preferred.

Second Floor

Accessed via bedroom one, the loft has been tastefully converted into a private and tranquil space, complete with a seamless shower room finished in deep green hues and fitted with WC, hand basin, and shower. Perfectly adaptable, this top-floor room currently serves as an office but it's exact usage is open to your interpretation.

Exterior

With enviable kerb appeal, this home sits proudly on a generous plot, framed by an elegantly landscaped front garden. A gravel driveway provides off-street parking, accompanied by a lean-to garage with electric roller shutter for secure and easy access. To the rear, the garden is thoughtfully divided: A paved patio area ideal for al fresco dining and a large lawned area offering plenty of space for children to play or families to relax in the sun.

Location

Located on a sought-after street in the charming area of Chalkwell, this home places you perfectly for the best of coastal and urban life. A short stroll takes you to the beloved Chalkwell Park, perfect for dog walks or family adventures, while local shops, eateries and essentials are all close by. Leigh Broadway and its vibrant dining and shopping scene are just minutes away, as is the iconic Chalkwell sea front for leisurely beach days and sunset walks. With Chalkwell station nearby, London commuters will find the location both scenic and practical, making this the ultimate family haven by the sea.

School Catchments

Chalkwell Hall Infant
Chalkwell Hall Junior Schools
Belfairs Academy

Tenure

Freehold