Guide price
£900,000
3 bed flat for saleChalkwell Esplanade, Westcliff-On-Sea SS0
3 beds
2 baths
EPC Rating: E
- Freehold
Niche Homes
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About this property
A striking 1930s-built Art Deco home, showcasing classic period design
Top floor apartment featuring an impressive, expansive roof terrace
Just a 4-minute walk to Chalkwell Station (c2c line), with trains reaching London Fenchurch Street
Approximately a 25 minute walk to the popular Leigh Broadway
Includes the added benefit of off-street parking, providing
A private balcony with elevated estuary views
Three generous double bedrooms, including an en-suite to the principal bedroom
Spectacular feature stained glass roof turret that adding real character and charm
A bright, open-plan lounge and kitchen space with bi-fold doors
A newly fitted Art Deco-style shower room, finished with smart, contemporary touches
Guide Price £900,000 - £1,000,000Positioned at the highly regarded Chalkwell end of the seafront, the location is as effortless as it is enviable. Chalkwell Station is just a 4-minute walk away with direct services into London Fenchurch Street, while Leigh Broadway is within easy reach for its celebrated mix of boutiques, cafés, bars and restaurants.
Offered to the market for the first time in almost four decades, this outstanding top floor 1930s Art Deco apartment is a home of genuine rarity. Held within the same family for 39 years, it has been thoughtfully refurbished to preserve its original elegance while introducing the level of finish and comfort expected of a modern coastal lifestyle.
A winding oak staircase rises to an extraordinary architectural feature, a stained glass roof turret that feels more like a statement piece than a detail, bathing the upper level in shifting natural light and reinforcing the apartment’s Art Deco heritage.
Beyond, the roof terrace delivers a true wow factor, extending to both the front and rear and providing a remarkable setting for hosting, relaxing, and taking in sweeping panoramic outlooks.
The centrepiece is the exceptional open plan living space, where lofty ceilings and expansive glazing draw your eye straight to the uninterrupted estuary views.
Kitchen, dining and lounge areas flow seamlessly together, with bi-fold doors opening onto a private balcony, perfectly placed for morning coffee, sunset drinks, and effortless entertaining.
Three genuine double bedrooms create generous, flexible accommodation, complemented by a stylish En-suite to the principal bedroom, offering a calm and private retreat.
The apartment has been comprehensively improved, including new windows and front door, a re-rendered exterior, a newly tiled balcony, porcelain flooring to the living area, a newly fitted Art Deco-style shower room, plus modernised plumbing and electrics.
Outside, off-street parking is available for one vehicle, with additional permits available for seafront parking.
A home with this level of character, scale and setting seldom comes to market. For those seeking a statement coastal apartment that pairs period glamour with modern ease, this is an opportunity to secure something genuinely special
Front Driveway (31'4" x 41'2", 9.55m x 12.55m)
Approached via a brick-paved driveway, with neatly rendered flowerbeds framing the frontage, the property also benefits from a designated off street parking space, offering both convenience and a polished first impression
Entrance Hall (12'11" x 13'3", 3.94m x 4.04m)
Above, the atmosphere becomes even more striking, with a beautifully fitted ceiling light set beneath the turret and stained glass windows wrapping around to cast soft, coloured light throughout the space.
A substantial solid oak spiral staircase acts as a dramatic centrepiece, with doors leading to the second floor rooms, before the staircase continues upwards again, culminating in access to the impressive roof terrace
Hallway (12'11" x 13'3", 3.94m x 4.04m)
The landing is illuminated by a fitted ceiling light and enhanced by a large stained-glass window to the side aspect, creating a beautiful wash of natural light. Wooden laminate flooring runs underfoot, with all doors leading neatly off to the second-floor rooms
Living Room (27'3" x 22'7", 8.31m x 6.88m)
The main living space is finished with a fitted ceiling light and fan, while double glazed windows to the front and side aspects invite in an abundance of natural light and frame the outlook beautifully.
A striking stained glass hexagonal window adds a bespoke period touch, complementing the home’s heritage.
Aluminum bi-fold doors open directly onto the balcony, enhancing the indoor and outdoor flow, with porcelain tiled flooring underfoot and a semi open-plan arrangement leading through to the kitchen for effortless everyday living and entertaining
Balcony (14'7" x 7'3", 4.45m x 2.21m)
Finished with a tiled floor and clean rendered walls, the balcony is generously sized and beautifully positioned, enjoying breath taking, uninterrupted views straight across the beach and out over the Thames Estuary
Kitchen (9'4" x 10'6", 2.84m x 3.2m)
The kitchen is finished with concealed LED ceiling lighting and a brick effect tiled splashback, complemented by a generous range of base and wall units with oak effect worktops. An integrated double oven is neatly built in, with space provided for a dishwasher, while the porcelain tiled flooring continues seamlessly through from the lounge, keeping the open-plan feel cohesive and refined
Bathroom (14'2" x 12'6", 4.32m x 3.81m)
Finished with a fitted ceiling light and double glazed windows to the rear aspect, the shower room has been designed with a refined Art Deco feel. Part marble wall panels add a touch of luxury, complemented by an Art Deco low level WC with a matching hand basin and pedestal. A generous double walk-in shower with a rainfall showerhead completes the space, alongside stylish tiled flooring throughout
Bedroom 1 (9'4" x 15'6", 2.84m x 4.72m)
The principal bedroom is finished with smooth plastered ceilings laminate wood effect flooring, creating a calm, refined feel. Four double glazed windows to the side aspect drawing in excellent natural light and making the most of the outlook, with a radiator for comfort and a door leading directly through to the En-suite for added privacy and convenience
Bedroom 1 En-Suite (4'8" x 9'4", 1.42m x 2.84m)
Finished with spotlights to the ceiling, the room is lined with wall-to-ceiling ceramic tiling. A double glazed hexagonal window to the side aspect brings in natural light and a distinctive Art Deco touch, complemented by a chrome towel rail radiator. The suite includes a low level WC and a hand basin with pedestal, while the walk in shower cubicle is fitted with chrome fixtures, all set over a tiled floor for a clean, contemporary finish
Bedroom 2 (14'0" x 12'3", 4.27m x 3.73m)
This room is finished with a smooth plastered ceiling, laminate wood effect flooring, with three double glazed windows in the bay to the rear aspect providing plenty of natural light and a peaceful outlook
Bedroom 3 (14'0" x 12'0", 4.27m x 3.66m)
Finished with a smooth plastered ceiling and laminate wood effect flooring, the room enjoys a calm side aspect through double glazed windows, allowing in excellent natural light and a pleasantly tranquil outlook
Roof Terrace (26'3" x 56'7", 8m x 17.25m)
Enclosed by a rendered surrounding wall, the roof terrace is exceptional in both scale and setting. To the front, a substantial patio area creates a standout space for entertaining, dining and relaxing, all while enjoying spectacular, uninterrupted views straight across the beach and out over the Thames Estuary.
A timber shed provides practical storage, and the terrace continues to the rear, offering an equally generous expanse with an elevated outlook over the neighbouring gardens, ideal for catching the sun at different points throughout the day
Tenure
The whole freehold to the building is owned and offered as part of the sale subject to notice.
Building insurance share approx. £80 per month.
Service Charge - No service charge just an equal share with the other two apartments when works required
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