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Preston Gardens, Rayleigh, SS6

PROPERTY TYPE

Bungalow

BEDROOMS

2

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Detached two bedroom bungalow positioned in a peaceful residential turning
  • This property measures approximately 771 square feet
  • Welcoming lounge with bay window and feature brick fireplace with stove
  • Fitted kitchen opening into a bright dining / garden room with views of the garden
  • Two well proportioned bedrooms plus fully tiled wet room style shower room
  • Generous, mature rear garden with lawn, trees, shed and excellent outdoor entertaining space
  • Ideal for buyers looking to modernise and personalise a home to their own taste
  • Situated within catchment for Down Hall Primary School and The Sweyne Park School, subject to satisfactory admissions criteria and official confirmation

Description

Tucked away off Down Hall Road, this detached bungalow offers a fantastic opportunity for anyone seeking single storey living in Rayleigh with a lovely large garden and plenty of scope to update and extend, subject to planning permission. Set back behind a mature front garden, the home already provides well balanced accommodation, while the plot and position will appeal to downsizers and young families alike.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: D

Measurements

Lounge - 14'5" x 14'0" (4.39m x 4.27m)



Dining Room - 13'11" x 9'8" (4.24m x 2.95m)



Kitchen - 12'8" x 9'6" (3.86m x 2.90m)



Bedroom One - 13'11" x 11'0" (4.24m x 3.35m)



Bedroom Two - 9'4" x 8'4" (2.84m x 2.54m)



Wet Room - 6'4" x 5'5" (1.93m x 1.65m)

Interior

A handy porch opens into the central hallway which links all rooms.



To the front is a bright, inviting lounge with bay window, feature brick fireplace and stove, creating a cosy focal point for relaxing evenings.



The kitchen sits to the rear and is arranged in a practical L-shaped layout with a good run of worktops, storage cupboards and space for appliances. An opening leads through to the extended dining / garden room, a versatile second reception space with picture windows and wide sliding doors that draw in natural light and open straight onto the patio and garden.



There are two bedrooms. The main bedroom is a generous double with a wide window and space for wardrobes and additional furniture. The second bedroom makes an ideal guest room, nursery or home office.



The accommodation is completed by a fully tiled wet room style shower room with white suite, electric shower and obscured window for privacy.

Exterior

The bungalow is approached via a path bordered by established shrubs and planting, giving a sense of privacy from the road. A side path leads to the rear garden.

The rear garden is a real highlight. Mainly laid to lawn and framed by mature trees, shrubs and planting, it offers a lovely green outlook and plenty of room for children to play, keen gardeners to get to work or for simply sitting out and enjoying the space. There is a shed to the rear and lots of potential to landscape further or explore extension options, subject to the usual consents.

Location

Preston Gardens is a quiet residential turning off Hambro Avenue, well placed for local shops on London Road, with Rayleigh High Street around a mile away offering a wide variety of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.



Rayleigh station is also within easy reach, providing regular services on the Greater Anglia line into London Liverpool Street in under an hour, making this an attractive option for commuters.



For leisure time, Sweyne Park and its playground are close by, offering open green space, walking routes and play areas.

School Catchments

This address sits within the catchment areas for Down Hall Primary School and The Sweyne Park School, both popular local schools within walking distance, subject to year-on-year intake and successful application.



Other well regarded primaries, including Edward Francis Primary School, are also within easy reach, giving families a good selection of schooling options locally.

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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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About Gilbert & Rose, Leigh-on-sea

1333 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 2AD
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