4 bed terraced house for sale

Hamstel Road, Southend On Sea SS2

Quote ref :- GW0451 - guide price of £425,000 - £450,000 - This beautifully presented four-bedroom terraced residence effortlessly blends period charm with contemporary refinement. Rich in character, the home showcases an array of original features throughout including stunning high ceilings, fireplaces in most rooms and high lip skirting boards. All thoughtfully complemented by modern upgrades to suit today’s family lifestyle.

The ground floor offers exceptionally spacious and versatile accommodation, comprising three separate reception rooms, a generous kitchen/breakfast room, a separate utility room, and a convenient downstairs WC. To the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms and a large 4pc family bathroom, providing comfortable and practical living space for growing families.

Ideally positioned on the highly sought-after Hamstel Road in Southchurch, the property enjoys close proximity to a wide range of shopping facilities and everyday amenities. Excellent leisure options are nearby, including Garon’s Park Golf Complex and Gym, while Southend East train station is just a short stroll away, offering direct services into London Fenchurch Street. Regular bus routes also provide easy access to the city centre and seafront.

The home further benefits from being within the catchment areas of several well-regarded schools, including Hamstel Infant and Nursery, Hamstel Junior, Cecil Jones Academy plus Southend Grammar Schools making it an attractive option for families.

Externally, the property boasts a substantial west-facing rear garden, featuring a soundproofed log cabin currently utilised as a music studio—ideal for home working, creative pursuits, or leisure use. To the front, there is ample off-street parking available on the driveway for two vehicles.

This is a superb opportunity to acquire a charming and characterful yet practical family home in a prime residential location. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all that this impressive property has to offer.

Entrance porch and hallway

The property is approached via a sizeable entrance porch, accessed through glazed double doors and enjoying a pleasant front aspect. The porch features an attractive patterned tiled floor, power points, and provides a welcoming transition into the home. From here, an impressive solid wood double entrance door leads into an additional covered porch area, ideal for practical shoe and coat storage.

Beyond this, a further set of stunning solid wood double doors with beautifully obscured glazed inset panels opens into the main entrance hall, immediately setting the tone for the quality and character found throughout the property.

The entrance hall is both elegant and functional, finished with a patterned tiled floor and complemented by a high coved ceiling, picture rail, and dado rails. A radiator provides warmth, while a very deep understairs storage cupboard offers excellent practicality and houses the gas and electric meters along with the fuse board. Additional features include a wall-mounted thermostat, doors providing access to the ground floor accommodation, and a staircase rising to the first-floor landing.

Living room - 5.82m x 3.99m (19'1" x 13'1")

A beautifully proportioned and elegant principal reception room, enhanced by a striking circular bay window to the front aspect. The large UPVC double-glazed bay floods the room with natural light and incorporates a curved radiator, creating additional space perfectly suited to a generous two-seater sofa.

The room is finished with stylish wood-effect flooring and centred around a stunning cast-iron fireplace with tiled surround, set on a tiled hearth and complemented by a solid wood mantelpiece. Two substantial alcoves flank the fireplace, each benefiting from fitted cupboards and shelving, providing both character and practical storage.

Further features include an impressive high ceiling with inset ceiling rose, decorative coving, picture rail, and high-lipped skirting boards, all contributing to the room's period charm. Well-appointed with power points and an aerial point, this is a refined and inviting living space ideal for both relaxing and entertaining.

Dining room - 3.58m x 2.54m (11'9" x 8'4")

A charming and versatile dining room offering ample space for a dining table and chairs. Finished with wood-effect flooring and enjoying a pleasing sense of height from the high ceiling, the room blends character with functionality.

The radiator is neatly encased within a decorative cover, and there are ample power points. To the rear aspect, original glazed windows are retained, beautifully enhanced by stained glass leaded light panels above, allowing natural light to filter through while maintaining period appeal. A dado rail completes the look, making this an ideal space for formal dining or a cosy breakfast room.

Family room / snug - 4.8m x 3.43m (15'9" x 11'3")

A delightful and versatile additional reception room, ideal as a family room or cosy snug, offering ample space to accommodate sizeable furniture with ease. This inviting room is rich in character and period detail, centred around an attractive Art Deco style fireplace with matching tiled hearth and surround, creating a stylish focal point.

The space is finished with wood-effect flooring and complemented by stunning high-lipped skirting boards. Two generous alcoves provide symmetry and potential for storage or display. Further highlights include a high ceiling with inset ceiling rose, elegant coved cornice, and picture rail, all enhancing the room's sense of proportion and charm.

Practical features include a radiator and multiple power points. A glazed door leads through to the kitchen, flanked by glazed side panels, allowing natural light to flow beautifully between rooms while maintaining separation—making this an ideal family-friendly and functional living space.

Kitchen / breakfast room - 4.47m x 3.38m (14'8" x 11'1")

A fantastic addition to the home, this spacious kitchen breakfast room offers both charm and functionality, ideal for modern family living. The room is fitted with an array of attractive shaker-style units, complemented by solid wood worktops and ample base-level storage. There is space for a large range-style oven with extractor hood positioned above, while an integrated Butler sink with mixer tap adds a classic touch.

Further features include part-tiled walls, a patterned tiled floor, and high ceilings that enhance the sense of space. The wall-mounted Worcester combination boiler is neatly positioned, and the room is well served by a radiator and multiple power points.

Natural light is plentiful, with two UPVC double-glazed windows to the rear aspect overlooking the garden. Additional glazed windows look through into the utility room, creating a bright and open feel, while a separate door provides direct access into the utility area, making this a highly practical and sociable kitchen space.

Utility room - 5.28m x 1.27m (17'4" x 4'2")

A highly practical and generously sized utility room, accessed from both the kitchen and the rear garden, providing excellent everyday functionality. The space offers ample room for numerous white goods and is currently configured to accommodate a fridge, freezer, and washing machine with ease.

Finished with wood-effect flooring, the room benefits from a fitted radiator and an abundance of power points. A UPVC double-glazed door with an obscured glazed inset opens directly onto the rear garden and patio area, complemented by an additional UPVC double-glazed window positioned to the side of the door, allowing for plenty of natural light. An additional internal door leads through to the downstairs WC, enhancing the room's practicality.

Downstairs WC

Conveniently located and accessed via the utility room, this separate downstairs WC is fitted with a low-level WC and features a patterned tiled floor with part-tiled walls. An obscured glazed window to the rear aspect provides some natural light, while an overhead light completes this useful ground-floor facility.

Stairs to first floor landing

A well-presented and characterful staircase rises from the entrance hall to the spacious first-floor landing. The stairs and landing are finished with fitted carpet and enhanced by higher-than-average ceilings, creating a bright and airy feel.

Period detailing continues with attractive dado and picture rails, complemented by stunning high-lipped skirting boards that add to the home's elegant proportions. The fixed solid wood staircase leads to a generously sized loft hatch, providing access to a large loft space which offers additional storage space or the potential to convert.

From the landing, it's winding continuation leads to doors to the first-floor accommodation, completing a cohesive and well-connected upper level that reflects the property's traditional charm and quality finish.

Bedroom one - 5.51m x 3.81m (18'1" x 12'6")

An impressive and generously proportioned principal bedroom, beautifully enhanced by a stunning large circular bay window to the front aspect. The bay comprises a double-glazed window with elegant double-glazed leaded light stained glass panels above, with a curved radiator positioned beneath, creating a striking feature while maximising usable space.

The room is finished with solid wood strip flooring and benefits from a high ceiling with decorative coving and picture rail, reinforcing the sense of space and period elegance. An attractive cast-iron fireplace with tiled surround and matching tiled hearth provides a charming focal point, flanked by two large alcoves offering excellent potential for storage or display.

Further features include high-lipped skirting boards, power points, telephone point, and aerial points. The room comfortably accommodates a super king-size bed with ample space for additional furniture, making this a refined and highly functional principal bedroom.

Bedroom two - 4.6m x 2.97m (15'1" x 9'9")

A spacious and characterful double bedroom positioned to the rear of the property, featuring an attractive UPVC double-glazed window with original leaded light stained glass panels above, allowing for excellent natural light while retaining period charm. A radiator is neatly concealed within a decorative cover, maintaining the room's clean and elegant lines.

The room boasts stripped wood flooring and is further enhanced by high ceilings with a coved cornice and picture rail. An attractive cast-iron fireplace with tiled surround and matching tiled hearth provides a pleasant focal point, complemented by two large alcoves that offer excellent opportunities for storage or feature furniture.

Finished with high-lipped skirting boards and well served by power points, this bedroom comfortably accommodates a king-size bed with plenty of additional space for wardrobes and storage, making it an ideal guest room or second principal bedroom.

Bedroom three - 3.35m x 2.18m (11'0" x 7'2")

A well-proportioned and practical bedroom positioned to the rear of the property, featuring UPVC double-glazed windows with original leaded light stained glass obscured panels above, providing both natural light and privacy.

The room benefits from stripped wood flooring and a high ceiling with picture rail, maintaining the home's consistent period character. Built-in wardrobes with overhead storage offer excellent practicality, while high-lipped skirting boards, a radiator, and multiple power points complete the space. There is ample room to accommodate a bed along with additional storage, making this an ideal child's bedroom or guest room.

Bedroom four - 2.92m x 2.18m (9'7" x 7'2")

Currently utilised as a home office, this versatile room could easily be repurposed as a bedroom. The space features a UPVC double-glazed window to the front aspect, complemented by leaded light stained glass obscured panels above.

Finished with stripped wood flooring and benefiting from a high ceiling with picture rail, the room continues the property's elegant theme. A radiator enclosed within a decorative cover, high-lipped skirting boards, and power points provide comfort and functionality. The room comfortably accommodates a single bed with storage space around, offering flexibility to suit a variety of needs.

Family bathroom - 3.4m x 2.03m (11'2" x 6'8")

A beautifully appointed and generously sized family bathroom, fitted with an attractive four-piece white suite that combines period elegance with modern convenience. The suite comprises a low-level WC and a pedestal hand wash basin with stainless steel taps, alongside a large walk-in shower enclosure accessed via a glass sliding screen. The shower features a fully tiled surround and a wall-mounted electric 'Triton' shower.

To the far end of the room sits a striking double-ended claw-foot bath, forming a luxurious focal point, complete with a centrally positioned stainless steel telephone-style mixer tap and additional shower attachment.

The bathroom is further enhanced by attractive wall panelling, a high ceiling, and wood-effect flooring. Heating is provided by a vintage-style radiator with an attached stainless steel heated towel rail. Natural light flows in through a combination of original glazed leaded light stained glass obscured window panels to one side, a matching double-glazed window opposite, and a further UPVC double-glazed obscured window to the rear aspect, also topped with original leaded light stained glass panels.

Altogether, this is a stylish and spacious bathroom offering both character and comfort, ideal for family use.

West facing rear garden

The West facing rear garden is a well-designed and attractive outdoor space, ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. Immediately to the rear of the property is a paved patio area, enhanced by external lighting and a brick-built barbecue area with exposed brick, flanked by built-in planter beds. A step leads up from the patio to the main body of the garden.

The remainder of the garden is predominantly laid to lawn, bordered by mature and well-established shrubs along one side. A paved pathway runs through the garden, leading to the far end where a substantial timber-constructed outbuilding is located.

Additional features include fencing to all boundaries, external power points, and a hardstanding area currently housing a shed. Altogether, this is a generous and versatile garden space, well suited to family use, outdoor dining, and hobbies.

Outbuilding - 3.73m x 4.6m (12'3" x 15'1")

A substantial and versatile timber-constructed outbuilding, offering excellent additional accommodation suitable for a wide range of uses. Currently utilised as a music studio, the space would equally lend itself to a home gym, office, or leisure room.

Access is provided via double doors to the front aspect with glazed panels, allowing natural light to flood the interior. The room is finished with wood-effect flooring and benefits from a pitched roof with a smooth plastered ceiling incorporating inset spotlights, creating a bright and contemporary feel.

Further features include ample power points and a separate fuse board, making the space both practical and flexible for independent use. This impressive outbuilding significantly enhances the overall versatility and appeal of the property.

Frontage

The property is approached via a paved driveway providing off-street parking for up to two vehicles, offering both convenience and ease of access. The frontage is neatly presented and sets an attractive first impression on arrival.