Southend Road, Southend-on-sea, SS3

A rare and distinguished opportunity has arisen to acquire an exceptional estate comprising two detached homes, beautifully positioned within circa five acres of landscaped private grounds. Offering a remarkable combination of period character, lifestyle facilities, privacy and versatility, this outstanding residence is perfectly suited to those seeking a truly unique family home with space for multi-generational living, guest accommodation or independent ancillary use.

The principal residence is a stunning period home filled with original charm and architectural character, offering an impressive arrangement of four bedrooms and six reception rooms. Elegant proportions, period detailing and a sense of grandeur flow throughout the property, creating a warm yet refined family environment. Each reception space offers its own distinct purpose, from formal entertaining and relaxed everyday living to quiet retreat areas, making the home exceptionally adaptable for modern family life.

Complementing the main house is a separate detached chalet bungalow, providing superb flexibility for extended family, visiting guests or private accommodation. With two bedrooms, independent living facilities and its own sense of separation, the bungalow enhances the estate’s appeal for those requiring additional self-contained space without compromising privacy or comfort.

The approach to the property is equally impressive, with a long gated driveway creating an immediate sense of exclusivity and arrival. Set well back from the road, the estate enjoys exceptional seclusion, with beautifully maintained grounds surrounding the homes and offering a peaceful, semi-rural lifestyle.

The grounds themselves are a major feature, designed for both leisure and entertaining. A swimming pool sits alongside generous patio areas, while a picturesque lake and raised lake house provide a striking focal point within the landscape. The lake house offers a wonderful setting for hosting, relaxing or enjoying the tranquillity of the surroundings, making the outdoor space feel truly special.

For golf enthusiasts, the private par 3 golf course is an exceptional addition. Featuring four holes set within the grounds, it creates a rare lifestyle opportunity and adds a unique sense of leisure and exclusivity to the estate.

Inside the main residence, the bespoke luxury kitchen has been carefully designed for modern family living. Featuring marble worktops, an Aga oven, central island and integrated appliances, it blends high-end finishes with everyday practicality. The adjoining garden room is a particularly impressive space, with folding doors opening directly onto the raised patio and pool area, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living.

Further features include a wine cellar, garages and cart lodges serving both properties, and extensive grounds ideal for entertaining, family life and outdoor enjoyment. Despite its private and peaceful setting, the property remains conveniently placed for Thorpe Bay station, Broadway shops, local amenities and the surrounding coastline, offering the perfect balance of countryside charm and everyday convenience.

Entrance Driveway

An independent driveway leads to an attractive double-width cart lodge, providing generous covered parking and a practical sense of separation from the main residence.

One bay is fitted with secure barn-style doors, offering excellent enclosed storage or secure parking if required.

Outside power and lighting add further convenience, while gated side access leads through to the rear, enhancing the practicality and versatility of this impressive outbuilding.

Entrance Hall

A grand reception area provides an impressive entrance to the home, centred around a striking brick fireplace with inset burner, rising beautifully towards the vaulted ceiling and overlooked by the galleried landing above.

Stairs lead to the first floor accommodation, while a double glazed window to the front aspect allows natural light to enhance the sense of space and character.

Garden Room

A bright and impressive tri-aspect reception room, enjoying an abundance of natural light from French doors to the front, windows to the side and folding doors to the rear. These open directly onto the raised patio, with the swimming pool beyond, creating a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces. Internal double doors provide an elegant connection through to the adjoining accommodation.

Kitchen

The kitchen is beautifully appointed with a range of full height, eye and base level storage units, complemented by elegant marble work surfaces, matching marble upstands and an inset Butler sink with mixer tap.

A large recessed Aga oven creates a striking focal point, while integrated appliances include a dishwasher, fridge-freezer and wine cooler.

A central island with matching marble work surface and storage beneath provides further preparation space and practicality, ideal for both everyday use and entertaining.

Set away from the main kitchen area is a charming breakfast space, with room for a table and chairs. Windows to the front and rear aspects allow natural light to flow through the room, while a large larder cupboard offers excellent additional storage.

Utility Room

A practical and well-appointed utility area offering space and plumbing for a washing machine and further appliances. A window and door provide direct access to the walled garden, creating a useful connection between the home and outdoor space. The room is further complemented by a large storage cupboard and tiled flooring, ideal for everyday family living.

Dining Room

A generous dining area offers ample space for a large family table, positioned beautifully in front of the open brick fireplace to create a warm and inviting setting for formal dining and entertaining. A double glazed window to the front aspect allows natural light to complement the room’s character and charm.

Lounge

A large and elegant tri-aspect room, filled with natural light from a double glazed window to the front and sash windows to both the side and rear. A feature fireplace with inset fire basket creates a striking focal point, adding warmth, character and a refined sense of period charm.

Sitting Room / Snug

Double glazed window to the rear aspect overlooking the grounds, complemented by bespoke fitted shelving which adds both character and practicality. A discreet ‘secret’ door provides access down to the basement wine cellar, complete with power and lighting, creating a unique and sophisticated feature within the home.

WC

Comprising a low level W.C. and wash hand basin, this well-presented cloakroom is finished with a window to the rear aspect, allowing for natural light and ventilation.

Landing

A characterful galleried landing overlooks the reception area below, creating a wonderful sense of space and grandeur. Sash windows to the front aspect allow natural light to flow through, while a large walk-in airing cupboard provides excellent storage. Doors lead to all first floor rooms.

Principle Bedroom

A large and elegant tri-aspect room, enjoying excellent natural light from a double glazed window to the front and sash windows to both the side and rear. A generous storage cupboard/walk-in wardrobe provides excellent fitted storage.

Principle Bedroom En-Suite

A stylish part-tiled shower room, designed with a luxurious wet room-style open shower, low level W.C. and wash hand basin. A chrome towel radiator and illuminated wall mirror add a refined contemporary finish, while double glazed windows to the rear aspect bring in natural light and ventilation.

Bedroom 2

A bright dual-aspect bedroom, enjoying natural light from sash windows to both the front and side aspects. The room is further enhanced by a built-in wardrobe, providing practical storage while maintaining a clean and elegant finish.

Bedroom 3

A bright and elegant dual-aspect bedroom, enjoying pleasant views through sash windows to the rear and side aspects. The room is further enhanced by fitted wardrobes, providing excellent storage while maintaining a refined and uncluttered feel.

Bedroom 4

A bright room with a double glazed window to the front aspect, allowing natural light to flow through. The space also benefits from access to a large storage cupboard, providing excellent practicality while keeping the room feeling clean and uncluttered.

Bathroom

A luxurious part-tiled bathroom, designed with an open wet room-style shower and freestanding bath, creating an elegant and indulgent bathing space. The room also comprises a low level W.C. and a large wash hand basin with storage beneath, combining style with everyday practicality. A chrome towel radiator and large wall mirror provide a refined finish, while double glazed windows to the rear aspect allow natural light and ventilation.

Garden

The grounds extend to circa five acres, creating an exceptional private setting with beautifully landscaped gardens and a superb range of lifestyle features.

These include a swimming pool, a picturesque lake with raised lake house, and a private par 3 golf course comprising four holes.

A large greenhouse is positioned within the walled garden area, offering excellent scope for keen gardeners, while numerous power and water supplies are thoughtfully positioned throughout the grounds for convenience and practicality.

Lake House

A raised timber lake house provides a charming and unique entertaining space, complete with a veranda enjoying stunning views across the lake and surrounding gardens. With power and lighting connected, it offers a wonderful setting for relaxing, hosting guests or simply taking in the tranquillity of the grounds.

Triple Cartlodge

An independent driveway leads to a substantial triple-width cart lodge, offering excellent covered parking and a practical internal secure storage room. With power and lighting connected, it provides a versatile and highly useful addition to the grounds.

Located to the rear of the cart lodge, the laundry room provides a highly practical utility space with power and lighting connected. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine, along with room for further appliances, making it ideal for everyday household use, garden laundry or supporting the wider needs of the estate.

Bungalow - Porch

A secure part-glazed wooden entrance door opens into a small porch area, creating a welcoming and practical entrance to the home. A further part-glazed wooden door leads directly through to the lounge, allowing natural light to continue through while maintaining a sense of separation between the entrance and main living space.

Bungalow - Lounge/DIner

A large and impressive tri-aspect reception room, enjoying excellent natural light from a double glazed bay window to the front, a double glazed window to the side and double glazed French doors to the rear, opening directly onto the landscaped gardens.

The room offers generous versatility, with ample space for both a comfortable seated reception area and a large dining table, making it ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Stairs rise to the first floor accommodation, while an under stairs storage cupboard provides useful additional storage.

Bungalow - Kitchen

The kitchen is fitted with a bespoke range of full-height, eye and base level storage units, complemented by granite work surfaces, matching granite upstands and an undermount sink with inset mixer tap. A large inset hob, built-in oven and grill, integrated dishwasher and fridge-freezer provide a high-quality and practical finish.

The tiled floor adds durability for everyday use, while a double glazed window to the front aspect brings natural light into the space. A double glazed door provides direct access to the side garden area, creating a convenient connection between the kitchen and the outside space.

Bungalow - Family Room

A bright and elegant dual-aspect reception room, enjoying natural light from a double glazed window to the side and double glazed French doors to the front, opening directly onto the landscaped gardens. A feature gas fireplace creates an attractive focal point, adding warmth and character while enhancing the room’s inviting feel.

Bungalow - Bedroom 1

A double glazed window to the rear aspect allows natural light into the room while providing a pleasant outlook over the gardens.

Bungalow - Bedroom 1 En-Suite

A stylish part-tiled shower room comprising a large walk-in shower with glass screen, low level W.C. and a wall-mounted wash hand basin with storage beneath. A towel radiator adds comfort and practicality, while an extractor fan and double glazed window to the rear aspect provide ventilation and natural light.

Bungalow - Bedroom 2

A charming room with some restricted head height, adding character to the first floor accommodation. A double glazed window to the front aspect allows natural light into the space, while access to eaves storage provides useful additional storage.

Bungalow - Bathroom

A stylish part-tiled bathroom comprising a bath, low level W.C. and wash hand basin with storage beneath. A towel radiator adds comfort and practicality, while a double glazed window to the rear aspect brings in natural light and ventilation.

Bungalow - Garden

The bungalow enjoys access to the shared gardens of the main residence, while immediately to the rear there is a generous expanse of lawn creating a wonderful sense of openness and privacy. The grounds extend towards a large natural pond, with far-reaching views across the fields beyond, providing a peaceful and picturesque backdrop.

Garage