Slade Cottage, New Road, Great Wakering, SS3

Accessed via a double-glazed front door with patterned obscured glazed panel inset, this welcoming inner lobby is further complemented by two uPVC double-glazed obscured windows to the front and side aspect, allowing natural light while maintaining privacy, the welcoming inner lobby provides a practical entry point to the home.

The space features light grey oak-effect flooring, a smooth plastered ceiling with inset spotlight, and a dedicated storage area for coats and shoes, complete with overhead storage compartments already fitted. A wooden glazed internal door then leads through to the main accommodation and living room.

A spacious, charming and characterful living room enjoying a uPVC double-glazed window to the front aspect, allowing for plenty of natural light. The room features a continuation of the light grey oak-effect flooring, complemented by high-lip skirting and a radiator neatly encased within a decorative cover.

A striking focal point is the exposed brick fireplace, which houses a cast-iron log and coal burner with fan system, set upon a tiled hearth, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The room further benefits from a smooth plastered ceiling with charming solid wood beams, enhancing the property's character.

Practical features include an understairs storage cupboard, multiple power points, and a stunning original solid wood barn-style door opening to the stairway leading to the first-floor accommodation. An open archway leads through to the kitchen/breakfast room, where a quirky original solid wood step provides a subtle transition and feature between the spaces.

A charming and generously sized kitchen/breakfast room, thoughtfully fitted with a range of solid wood wall and base units providing ample storage and preparation space. The kitchen is complemented by roll-top work surfaces with tiled splashbacks and features an integrated one-and-a-half bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap.

Integrated appliances include a 'NEFF' double electric oven, five-ring gas hob with extractor hood above, and integrated dishwasher, while there is additional space and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer, and freestanding fridge/freezer, currently neatly encased within the units. One cupboard discreetly houses a recently installed wall-mounted combination boiler.

At the centre of the room sits a practical island unit with a matching roll-top work surface, incorporating two cupboards beneath, a solid wood wine storage area, and breakfast seating for two stools, creating an ideal social and dining space.

The room enjoys a wealth of character with exposed thick solid wood beams, a smooth plastered ceiling with inset spotlights, and tiled flooring throughout. Natural light is provided via a uPVC double-glazed window to the side aspect, while uPVC double-glazed French doors, flanked by glazed side panels, open directly onto the sensational rear garden. Multiple power points are positioned throughout for convenience

A generously sized family bathroom fitted with a three-piece white suite comprising a low-level WC, pedestal hand wash basin with stainless steel taps, and a large panel-enclosed corner bath with integral jets. The bath also features a telephone-style stainless steel mixer tap with shower attachment.

The bath area is complemented by part-tiled walls, while the remainder of the room is finished with bespoke wood panelling, creating a distinctive and characterful finish. Additional features include patterned lino flooring, a uPVC double-glazed obscured window to the rear aspect overlooking the garden, smooth plastered ceiling with inset spotlights and extractor fan, and a chrome heated towel rail for added comfort.

This charming and attractive cottage benefits from a paved frontage, approached via a cast iron gate with cast iron railings to either side, creating a private and characterful entrance leading directly to the front door.

The frontage is further enhanced by external lighting, while a cobbled side access pathway runs along the side of the property, providing access through a timber gate to the rear garden, offering both practicality and convenience.