This beautifully presented semi-rural cottage truly has it all style, character, functionality, and potential. Built in 1997 with a thoughtful combination of reclaimed and new materials, the property blends traditional charm with modern convenience, offering well-balanced accommodation on a generous plot. There's also ample scope for future enlargement and outdoor enhancements.
The home's unique appeal is apparent the moment you arrive. The charming exterior sets the tone, and stepping inside only heightens the impression. A spacious central hallway immediately captures your attention, featuring a striking mix of varnished wood flooring, exposed brickwork, and a beautifully crafted staircase. This impressive thoroughfare seamlessly links the main living areas.
Upstairs, the home offers three double bedrooms, each with its own distinct character. The main bedroom enjoys dual windows, eaves wardrobe storage, and a private en-suite shower room. The second double bedroom includes a delightful secret' adjoining room, currently used as a dedicated dressing area. The third bedroom, also suitable for a double bed, benefits from a charming front-facing bay window.
A thoughtfully designed family bathroom completes the upper floor, featuring a modern freestanding bath and well-chosen fittings.
The landing deserves special mention. Split across two levels, it includes a unique rear-facing, three-sided glazed bay that offers the perfect spot for reading, relaxing, or simply enjoying tranquil views of the garden.
Downstairs, the layout is both practical and well-considered. The study is flooded with natural light and provides ample space for two people to comfortably work from home. The living room exudes warmth and character, featuring a brick-built fireplace with a wood-burning stove and two sets of French doors opening directly onto the patio.
On the opposite side of the house, the spacious kitchen/diner is ideal for family life and entertaining, with an adjoining utility room, a downstairs WC, and a practical walk-in cupboard.
Outside, the home sits beautifully within its generous plot. An in-and-out gravel driveway provides easy access and ample parking. To one side, there is clear potential for extending the property, while on the other, an oversized garage is accompanied by a versatile adjoining room currently used as a gym.
The rear garden is a true highlight, clearly a labour of love. It features an expansive patio with a covered log store, a large lawn, and a charming pond that winds gracefully out of sight. Mature fruit trees, including a grapevine, add a special touch perhaps even inspiring your own homegrown vintage.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a home of genuine character, thoughtfully crafted and impeccably maintained, in a desirable and peaceful semi-rural setting. A home that really must be seen to be fully appreciated.
HALLWAY 6.58m x 3.69 (21'6 x 12'1)
What an entrance! Engineered oak flooring pairs beautifully with the wood balustrade staircase, complemented by matching architrave and doors that open into both reception rooms.
You'll also notice a useful under-stairs cupboard and a charming curved brick archway, which echoes an exposed brickwork feature panel within the hall.
KITCHEN/DINER 6.58m x 3.69m (21'6 x 12'1)
A lovely dual-aspect space featuring striking black column radiators and a brick-built feature fireplace that complements the tiled floor.
The well-designed kitchen area is topped with a sleek quartz worktop and fitted with stylish blue shaker-style cabinets.
These house a larder fridge and freezer, an integrated dishwasher, and a butler sink with mixer tap beneath the window.
There's also a designated recess for a Rangemaster-style cooker. Smooth ceilings with inset spotlights enhance the modern feel, and a door leads to a rear lobby area.
And of course over by the fireplace, there is a most generous space for a dining table.
GROUND FLOOR WC
Compact yet stylish, this ground floor cloakroom includes a white suite comprising a push-button WC and wash basin, with a front window providing natural light.
UTILITY ROOM 2.13m x 1.92m (6'11 x 6'3)
Accessed via an open arch from the kitchen, this practical space mirrors the kitchen's aesthetic with shaker-style cabinets , in grey, and white quartz worktops.
It includes plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, and a corner cupboard houses the Ideal Classic gas boiler.
LARDER CUPBOARD
Just off the utility room, a door opens to reveal a shelved storage cupboard ideal for pantry items or household supplies.
STUDY/HOME OFFICE 3.62m x 2.17m (11'10 x 7'1)
Located in one corner of the house, this bright and carpeted home office enjoys both front and side windows.
Fitted units and a desk provide generous workspace for two, while a charming stained-glass window gives a nod through to the lounge.
LOUNGE 4.27m x 3.77m (14' x 12'4)
A relaxing and neutral-toned space featuring a brick-built fireplace.
Dual sets of double doors open one to the rear garden and one to the side patio filling the room with natural light and offering seamless indoor-outdoor living.
SPLIT LEVEL LANDING
A standout feature of the home, the landing is split into two distinct areas.
One section forms a peaceful reading nook within a three-sided bay window projection ideal for relaxing while enjoying views of the garden and sky.
A few steps away, the main landing is defined by a central beam, smooth ceilings, and natural wood doors leading to the bedrooms and bathroom where sloping ceilings and dormer windows reduce some of the available head height in the rooms.
MAIN BEDROOM 3.57m x 3.49m (11'8 x 11'5)
With both front and side windows, this double bedroom is bright and airy.
It features wood-effect flooring, a door to a walk-in eaves wardrobe, and access to a private en-suite shower room.
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Modern and well-appointed with tiled walls and flooring, this en-suite includes a white suite: push-button WC, wash basin with vanity unit, and a large walk-in shower with drench head and hand attachment.
A column radiator with towel rail, extractor fan, inset ceiling spotlights, and an obscure rear window complete the room.
BEDROOM TWO 3.22m x 2.65m (10'6 x 8'8)
A comfortable double bedroom with a rear-facing window and a surprise!
What appears to be display shelving cleverly conceals a hidden door leading to a secret' room currently used as a dressing room or potential media room. A dream space for children or adults alike.
DRESSING ROOM 3.07m x 2.34m (10' x 7'8)
Front and rear windows give this hidden gem plenty of character. With wood-effect flooring and recessed storage spaces, it's a versatile and stylish bonus area.
BEDROOM THREE 3.54m x 2.92m (11'7 x 9'7)
A front-facing walk in dormer window looks out across the driveway and surrounding area.
Two wall lights frame the ideal space for a double bed, while a column radiator continues the authentic modern cottage feel.
BATHROOM
Recently refitted with excellent attention to detail, this stylish bathroom includes a freestanding bath with floor-mounted taps, a vanity unit with wash basin, and a push-button WC.
Tasteful tiling, downlighters, a front window, and a heated towel rail complete the finishing touches.
OUTSIDE
FRONT
Mature shrubs provide a natural sense of privacy, while a spacious in-and-out gravel driveway offers excellent off-street parking and easy access to the garage.
GARAGE 5.11m x 4.05m (16'9 x 13'3)
Fitted with power, lighting, and an up-and-over door, this slightly oversized garage allows for both vehicle storage and extra shelving or workspace.
To the rear, a door opens into a separate room currently used as a home gym.
GYM SPACE 3.87m max x 2.6m (12'8m max x 8'6)
With foam flooring and wall mirrors, this irregular shaped room also enjoys direct access to the garden.
REAR GARDEN
Beginning with a slightly raised flagstone patio, this beautiful outdoor area includes a cobbled feature bed with a central fig tree and a covered log store.
The generous lawn is framed by mature trees and planting, offering excellent privacy. A gravel pathway leads to a winding pond area a feature that seems to disappear around the corner. In addition to established apple trees you have a grapevine offers the unique chance to try your hand at making your own vintage.
Council Tax
Basildon Council, Band F
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
