2 bed bungalow for sale

Exhibition Lane, Great Wakering, Southend-On-Sea, Essex SS3

A gorgeous single storey Victorian cottage that stands on a spectacular south facing landscaped plot of around one fifth of an acre at the end of a private lane. The property offers a private parking courtyard & the gardens need to be seen to be believed. No onward chain!

Entrance

An oak entrance door with an obscure leadlight panel leads into;

Entrance Hall

Full height obscure leadlight window to front. Oak effect flooring. High level skirting. Radiator. Coved cornice to ceiling. Suffolk-latch doors lead off to principal rooms:

Sitting Room (3.8m x 3.7m (12' 6" x 12' 2"))

Two double glazed leadlight windows to side. Feature fireplace with cast iron burner on brick hearth with oak bressimer. Built-in storage cabinets. Oak flooring. High level skirting. A leadlight glazed door gives access to the Orangery/Family Room and Suffolk-latch doors lead off. Exposed studwork and beams. Radiator.

Orangery/Family Room (4.45m x 3.76m (14' 7" x 12' 4"))

A beautifully appointed modern addition to the property, with double glazed leadlight windows and French doors leading onto an enclosed front courtyard (parking area). Vaulted ceiling with Perspex reflectorlite roof. Oak effect flooring. Lipped skirting. Radiator. 'Gable-end' sunset window and bespoke fitted plantation shutters.

Cottage Kitchen (3.5m x 2.16m (11' 6" x 7' 1"))

A dual aspect room with uPVC double glazed leadlight windows to side and rear overlooking the landscaped gardens. Bespoke pine kitchen cabinets with inset Butler style sink and oiled pine working surfaces. Ceramic tiled splashbacks. Drawer stack. Space and plumbing for slimline dishwasher. Dresser space. Space for American style fridge/freezer. Exposed studwork and beams with recessed lighting. Recess and supply for gas/electric cooker with brick supporting columns. A door leads through to:

Outer Lobby/Utility

A stable door gives access to the landscape rear gardens. Utility space with plumbing and drainage for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer above. Exposed studwork. A Suffolk latch door leads through to the Shower Room.

Bedroom One (3.7m x 2.7m (12' 2" x 8' 10"))

Double glazed leadlight window to side (opening into the orangery/family room) and double glazed skylight window. Oak effect flooring. High-level skirting.

Bedroom Two (3.45m x 2.3m (11' 4" x 7' 7"))

Double glazed leadlight window to side. Radiator, oak effect flooring. High-level skirting, coved cornice to beamed ceiling.

Shower Room

A recently refitted room with obscure double glazed leadlight window to rear. Fitted with a three piece suite comprising 'walk-in' frameless glass wet-room style shower enclosure with inset thermostatic wall faucet, vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and close coupled WC. Heated towel rail. Full tiling to shower area and majority of room. Wall light point. Access to roof space. Drop light switch. Feature part vaulted ceiling with recessed LED lighting.

To The Outside

The Courtyard

To the side of the property; and accessed directly from Exhibition Lane is a large open courtyard area with hardstanding for timber shed and parking for two vehicles.

The Gardens

The spectacular landscaped gardens are a particular feature of the property. Due south facing and commencing from the cottage kitchen with a raised decked terrace with timber balustrade leading down to a shaped patio terrace ideal for dining 'al-fresco'. The initial, formal garden area is laid to lawn and well planted with an array of annual and perennial plants, trees and shrubs. There are separated sectioned areas including a suntrap trellis bordered patio, a large vegetable garden, a 'Secret Garden' section with access to a purpose-built henhouse and hardstanding for timber garden shed. Raised vegetable beds. Fenced & shrub borders to all boundaries with timber gated side access.