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Mount Road, Benfleet, SS7

Land size
1.5 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1

Description

Set within an exceptional plot extending over 1.5 acres and available for the first time in more than 20 years, this rare three bedroom detached bungalow presents a unique opportunity to acquire a truly special home. Offering an enviable blend of privacy, space and potential, the property enjoys breath-taking views overlooking the glen whilst being surrounded by flourishing woodland and nature. Internally, the bungalow offers generously proportioned accommodation throughout, complemented by a substantial 690 sq ft loft room which provides excellent scope for additional bedrooms, a home office or an impressive entertainment space, subject to the necessary consents. Further benefits include a double garage, ample gated off-street parking and a charming circular outbuilding adding further character to this remarkable home.

Room Measurements

Kitchen/Dining Room: 16' 8" x 13' 4"

Lounge: 19' 5" x 13' 1"

Bedroom One: 14' 9" to front of wardrobes x 11' 0" plus door recess

Bedroom Two: 13' 1" x 11' 4" to front of wardrobes

Bedroom Three: 13' 6" x 7' 10"

Bathroom: 13' 6" x 5' 4"

Loft Room: 39' 4" x 17' 5"

Ground Floor

The accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hall leading into a spacious kitchen/dining room, perfectly designed for family living and entertaining. The room benefits from dual aspect windows allowing natural light to flood the space, whilst ample worktop and storage facilities ensure practicality. The lounge also enjoys dual aspect windows, creating a bright and airy living environment with pleasant views across the surrounding grounds. Three well-proportioned double bedrooms are located on the ground floor alongside a spacious four-piece bathroom suite.

First Floor

Occupying the first floor is the impressive 690 sq ft loft room, an incredibly versatile area offering endless possibilities. Whether utilised as a games room, home cinema, office space or potentially converted into additional bedrooms, the room provides fantastic flexibility for a growing family or those working from home. Eaves storage can be found to both sides, adding further practicality to this substantial space. Windows either end of the room and two Velux windows.

Exterior

Externally, the property truly excels with its extensive grounds and outstanding setting. The plot extends to over 1.5 acres, combining lawned areas with established woodland that flourishes with wildlife and natural beauty whilst overlooking the picturesque glen woodlands. The property also benefits from a detached double garage with automatic electric doors and side access, along with a distinctive circular outbuilding ideal for additional storage or workshop use. A gated frontage provides privacy and secure parking for numerous vehicles. The property also benefits from a cellar (restricted head height) which spans the length and width of the property with lighting and water connection, two further outside taps.

Location

Located on the highly sought-after Mount Road, the property offers a lifestyle that is rarely available and highly desired. Surrounded by tranquil woodland with direct access to Thundersley Glen, the setting is perfect for nature lovers and those seeking peace and seclusion. Despite its idyllic surroundings, the property remains conveniently positioned for everyday amenities, with Benfleet High Road located approximately 0.9 miles away offering a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants. Benfleet Train Station is also within walking distance, providing direct C2C services into London Fenchurch Street, ideal for commuters.

Agents Note

This property is on Green Belt land.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-05-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,165 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£566,667 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £379,659 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 50% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Holy Family Catholic Primary School984 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    216
    Type
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    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Kents Hill Infant Academy0.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 7
    Pupils
    239
    Type
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  • Kents Hill Junior School0.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    343
    Type
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  • Kingston Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    210
    Type
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  • Thundersley Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    423
    Type
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Secondary

  • The King John School0.9 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    2,098
    Type
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  • The Appleton School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,597
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Deanes1.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    588
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Cornelius Vermuyden School2.2 milesOfsted: Inadequate
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Type
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  • The FitzWimarc School2.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,770
    Type
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Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Benfleet - Kiln Road, Southend-On-Sea782 metres
Co-op Benfleet, South Benfleet0.8 miles
Sainsburys South Benfleet High Road Local, South Benfleet0.8 miles

GP surgery

Benfleet Surgery0.7 miles

Pharmacy

Rishi Pharmacy Limited0.7 miles

Hospital

Basildon Hospital - Dermatology Benfleet1.2 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden761 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Benfleet Rail Station1.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Kenneth Road377 metres

Typical drive times

Basildon13 min · 6.5 miles
Rayleigh11 min · 3.4 miles
Canvey Island12 min · 4.3 miles
Stanford-le-Hope16 min · 8.2 miles
Southend-on-Sea (city)19 min · 7 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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