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Shipwrights Drive, Benfleet, SS7

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

2,750 sq ft

255 sq m

TENURE
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Key features

  • No Onward Chain
  • Main Bedroom With Ensuite And Walk-In Wardrobe
  • Over 2700 Sq Ft
  • Located Down One Of Benfleet's Most Sought After Roads
  • West Facing Rear Garden
  • Huge Potential For Development
  • Large Garage And Driveway With Ample Parking
  • Detached Chalet With 4 Double Bedrooms
  • In The School Catchment Area For King John
  • Walkable Journey To Benfleet Station With Direct Routes Into London

Description

Set on the prestigious and sought-after Shipwrights Drive, this recently renovated 2,800 sq ft detached home offers a rare blend of luxury, privacy, and space. Backing directly onto the tranquil Shipwrights Woods and Thundersley Glen, the property boasts four double bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a wealth of flexible living accommodation — all with no onward chain.

Inside, the ground floor welcomes you with a bright entrance porch leading to a spacious lounge and a luxury fitted kitchen that seamlessly opens into a stunning vaulted family area. Floor-to-ceiling heat-reflective glass windows flood the space with natural light and provide uninterrupted views of the west-facing rear garden. A utility room, shower room, and two additional double bedrooms (one with an ensuite, the other with a dressing room) add further versatility to the layout. A second sitting room offers the perfect opportunity for a fourth ground-floor bedroom, home office, or additional reception space.

Upstairs, a contemporary open steel spiral staircase leads to a dramatic minstrel gallery, showcasing the vaulted ceiling and overlooking the garden. The main bedroom is a true retreat, accessed via elegant French doors and featuring a walk-in wardrobe, ensuite, and private balcony — the perfect spot to enjoy the evening sun.

The home is equipped with modern smart features including a Hive heating system, Nest alarm, and CCTV cameras, offering both comfort and peace of mind. Recently renovated throughout, the property also provides excellent potential for further development. Its west-facing garden and balcony are ideal for entertaining or relaxing in the sun.

Located just a five-minute drive from Benfleet Station, with direct routes into London, this exceptional property offers a unique combination of countryside tranquility and urban convenience — perfect for families, professionals, or those looking to enjoy a peaceful lifestyle with great commuter links.

Porch

14'7" x 4'9" (4.45m x 1.45m)

Double glazed windows to the front, side, and rear aspects allow for plenty of natural light. Finished with stylish wood-effect tiled flooring, a wall-mounted radiator.

Entrance Hall

18'7" x 6'2" (5.66m x 1.88m)

Fitted with plush carpeted flooring, ample power points, a wall-mounted radiator, integrated Hive heating control, and an alarm keypad for added security and convenience.

Kitchen/ Family Area

26'6" x 26'4" (8.08m x 8.03m)

Double glazed bi-fold doors and windows to the rear aspect allow for ample natural light. An open steel spiral staircase leads to the first-floor balcony. The kitchen features a range of eye and base units with granite worktops, including a 1.5 drainer sink with mixer tap and built-in waste disposal. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, double oven, microwave, and a five-ring gas hob with extractor above. The central island, with granite worktop, offers additional storage and an inset wine rack. Under-cabinet lighting, underfloor heating, a contemporary vertical radiator, and stylish tiled flooring complete the space, with convenient power points throughout

Utility Room

18'5" x 5'7" (5.61m x 1.7m)

Double glazed door to the rear aspect and window to the front aspect allow for plenty of natural light. The room features a range of eye and base units with a granite worktop, space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, ample storage cupboards, power points, and tiled flooring.

Lounge

25'9" x 13'4" (7.85m x 4.06m)

Double glazed window to the front aspect, with carpeted flooring, power points, TV point, and radiators. A feature gas fireplace adds warmth and character, while double glazed bi-fold doors open to the family area, creating a seamless flow.

Bedroom Two

16'7" x 12'5" (5.05m x 3.78m)

Double glazed window to the front aspect, filling the room with natural light. Features include carpeted flooring, power points, a radiator, built-in wardrobes, and a door leading to

Ensuite Two

11'5" x 5'7" (3.48m x 1.7m)

Double glazed window to the front aspect. The bathroom features a large shower cubicle with touchpad controls and a screen panel, a low-level WC, and a vanity sink with chrome mixer taps. Additional amenities include a mirror cabinet with demisters, fully tiled walls and flooring, and a heated towel rail

Bedroom Three

13'4" x 10'0" (4.06m x 3.05m)

Double glazed window to the rear aspect, allowing for natural light. The room features carpeted flooring, power points, a radiator, and a range of fitted wardrobes offering ample storage space.

Shower Room

7'9" x 7'7" (2.36m x 2.31m)

Double glazed window to the side aspect. The bathroom features a low-level W.C., vanity-style sink with chrome mixer tap, and a large shower cubicle with touchpad controls and a screen panel. Additional features include a mirror cabinet with demisters, fully tiled walls and flooring, a heated towel rail, and an extractor fan.

Reception Room/Bedroom Four

22'9" x 10'2" (6.93m x 3.1m)

Double glazed windows to the side and rear aspects, allowing for plenty of natural light. The room features wood flooring, power points, and a vaulted ceiling, with a door leading to the garage.

Garage

16'0" x 9'10" (4.88m x 3m)

Electric up-and-over door to the front aspect, with power and lighting. A door leads to the reception room/bedroom four, offering versatile living space

First Floor Landing

Mezzanine overlooking the family room, featuring wooden flooring and skylights that fill the space with natural light. Double sliding doors lead to

Bedroom One

21'4" x 12'4" (6.5m x 3.76m)

Double glazed door to the rear aspect, complemented by a double glazed Velux window. The room features oak wood flooring, power points, TV point, and contemporary vertical radiators. A vaulted ceiling with heat-reflective glass enhances the space, while eaves storage adds practicality. Doors lead to the ensuite and walk-in wardrobe.

Ensuite One

13'4" x 6'6" (4.06m x 1.98m)

Double glazed Velux window allowing natural light. The bathroom features a low-level WC, a freestanding roll-edge bath with shower above and screen panel, and a wall-mounted vanity sink on a glass stand with a mixer tap. Additional highlights include a contemporary vertical radiator, oak wood flooring, fully tiled walls, and a bidet.

Walk In Wardrobe

17'5" x 6'6" (5.31m x 1.98m)

Featuring oak wood flooring and additional eaves storage for extra convenience

Rear Garden

Beautifully landscaped west-facing rear garden, approximately 100ft in length, starting with a spacious patio and extending to a well-maintained lawn with flower beds. Additional features include side access, power points, an outside tap, a summer cabin, a shed, and a gate leading directly to Shipwrights Wood at the rear.

Front Garden

Well-maintained paved frontage offering off-street parking for multiple vehicles

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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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From the minute we started Gilbert & Rose our drive was to be different. To be better; to innovate through an unrivalled level of service. We always wanted to go further and deliver more... this will never change.

We realised that the Niche property market required an altogether better, more focused, tailored approach. It is not something we could simply bolt on to the already excellent Gilbert & Rose agency.

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