St. Marys Road, Frinton-On-Sea, CO13

UAn extended detached Edwardian home dating from 1901, combining strong architectural character with well-considered modern additions. Positioned within walking distance of Frinton’s beach and town centre, the house offers generous proportions, excellent ceiling height and a consistent sense of natural light throughout.

The approach is set slightly back from the road, with a gravelled frontage providing off-street parking and a full-width enclosed verandah forming a sheltered, outward-facing space across the front elevation. The principal entrance is positioned to the side, creating a more practical day-to-day arrival point.

Inside, the entrance hall immediately reflects the scale of the home, with light filtering in and a clear line of movement through the ground floor. To the front, the main reception room is a more settled space, defined by its coffered ceiling, parquet flooring and a wood burning stove set within a recessed fireplace. Built in shelving adds both function and structure, while the connection through to the verandah gives the room an additional dimension.

To the rear, the layout opens out into a large kitchen and dining space, where the feel of the house shifts. A vaulted ceiling and rooflights draw daylight deep into the room, while bi-fold doors open directly onto the garden. The kitchen is arranged around a central island, with shaker-style cabinetry and timber worktops, balanced by a range cooker and generous storage. The adjoining dining area remains visually connected, with space for a full table and a feature fireplace adding a point of interest without interrupting the flow.

Upstairs, the landing is naturally bright and well proportioned, leading to three bedrooms. The principal bedroom sits to the front, generous in size and easy to furnish, with period detail continuing through. A second double bedroom offers similar proportions and flexibility, while the third room, currently used as a workspace, benefits from dual aspect light and can adapt as needed. The bathroom is fitted with a bath and shower over, arranged in a straightforward, functional layout with natural light from a frosted window.

Outside, the rear garden is arranged for usability rather than complication, with a central lawn, planted borders and a paved seating area closest to the house. A pathway runs along the side, maintaining clear access through the plot.

At the far end, a detached studio introduces a valuable additional space. With power connected, windows to multiple aspects and doors opening back to the garden, it works equally well as a home office, creative space or separate retreat. An attached store provides practical storage alongside.

The property is freehold, constructed of brick and block under a clay tiled roof, with gas central heating and double glazing in place. The boiler was replaced approximately three years ago and serviced in April 2026, with electrical checks carried out in 2021. Mains services are connected, including FTTP broadband, and the garden enjoys an easterly aspect. The setting is noted for being quiet, with established, friendly neighbours.

A well-proportioned home that balances character, light and usability, with the added benefit of a detached workspace and a layout that adapts easily to modern living.

Entrance Hall

2.96m x 2.12m

Entry is made through a traditional front door with a glazed upper panel, allowing natural light to filter into the space from the outset. The hallway feels bright and well-kept, with clean white finishes enhancing the sense of height and light, while the original staircase rises immediately ahead, framed by painted balustrades and a warm timber handrail that adds a subtle contrast.

There’s an easy, natural flow from this central point of the home. To one side, the living room sits to the front, offering a more relaxed setting, while to the other, the space opens through to the kitchen and dining area at the rear, where the layout becomes more social and open. A cloakroom is positioned just off the hall, adding a practical everyday convenience without interrupting the flow.

Kitchen

5.04m x 5m

Set across the rear of the home, this is a space that immediately shifts the feel from traditional to open, social and light-filled. The vaulted ceiling draws the eye upward, with twin rooflights bringing daylight deep into the room, while a set of bi-fold doors opens directly onto the garden, strengthening that connection between inside and out.

The kitchen itself is arranged around a central island, providing both preparation space and a natural place to gather. Shaker-style units are paired with timber worktops, giving a softer, more considered finish, while a range-style cooker with extractor sits neatly along one wall. There’s great storage and work surface throughout, with everything positioned to feel practical without interrupting the flow of the room. Fully open to the dining room, this vast space certainly has the 'wow' factor.

Dining Room

4.23m x 2m

Flowing directly from the kitchen, the dining area feels fully integrated into the overall space, rather than set apart, creating a layout that works naturally for both everyday living and more social occasions. There’s ample room for a full dining table, positioned to enjoy views through the rear doors and the natural light that filters back from the garden.

The character of the home begins to reintroduce itself here, with exposed timber flooring underfoot and a feature fireplace set into the far wall, complete with decorative surround and built-in storage to either side. It adds a clear focal point without overwhelming the room, while the proportions allow for flexibility in how the space is arranged.

An opening leads through towards the entrance hall, reinforcing the sense of connection across the ground floor, while still allowing each area to feel defined in its own way.

Living Room

5.32m x 4.27m

Positioned at the front of the home, the living room offers a more settled, character-led contrast to the open plan space behind. A window and double glazed french doors with side windows, draws in natural light, while also providing a direct connection out to the covered front terrace.

There’s an immediate sense of period detail here, with a coffered ceiling adding depth overhead and parquet flooring underfoot introducing texture and warmth. Built-in shelving spans one wall, creating both a practical storage solution and a strong visual focal point, while a recessed fireplace with a wood burning stove adds a more intimate point of comfort.

The proportions allow for a variety of layouts, whether arranged for quieter evenings or more sociable use, and the room feels comfortably separate from the main living space of the house. It’s a space that leans into the home’s Edwardian origins with character and warmth in abundance.

Landing

The staircase rises to a bright first floor landing, naturally lit by a side window that draws light down through the centre of the home. The space feels open and airy, with the continuation of painted balustrades and a timber handrail maintaining a sense of consistency from below.

Doors lead off to each of the bedrooms and the bathroom, with the layout reflecting the traditional proportions of the house, while still feeling practical and easy to navigate. Underfoot, timber flooring adds warmth and character, tying in with the rest of the home’s original features.

First Bedroom

4.64m x 3.41m

Positioned to the front of the house, the principal bedroom is a well-proportioned and comfortable space that carries through much of the home’s original character. A large window draws in plenty of natural light, while also offering an open outlook across the street scene below.

The room comfortably accommodates a full suite of furniture without feeling crowded, with space for wardrobes, drawers and additional pieces alongside the bed. There is also a substantial ceiling height integral cupboard currently used as a wardrobe. Overhead, the continuation of the coffered ceiling adds subtle detail and reinforces the period feel, while timber flooring underfoot brings warmth and texture.

It’s a straightforward, generous bedroom that does exactly what it should. Light, calm and easy to furnish, while still retaining the charm and proportions expected of a home from this era.

Second Bedroom

4.11m x 3.88m

A bright and versatile double bedroom positioned to the front, with a wide window drawing in excellent natural light and offering an open outlook. The proportions are generous enough for a full bedroom setup, while still allowing flexibility for use as a home office or guest room. Timber flooring continues underfoot, adding warmth and consistency with the rest of the home.

Third Bedroom

3.21m x 1.81m

Currently arranged as a workspace, this room works equally well as a third bedroom. Dual windows bring in light from two aspects, giving it a noticeably airy feel, while the shape allows for practical furniture placement without compromise. A flexible room that can adapt easily to changing needs.

Bathroom

2.07m x 1.79m

A well-sized family bathroom fitted with a white suite, including a panelled bath with shower over and glazed screen, WC and pedestal basin. The space is finished with clean, neutral tiling, lifted by a subtle band of colour that adds a bit of character without overpowering the room.

A frosted window provides natural light while maintaining privacy, and the proportions allow everything to sit comfortably without feeling cramped. Practical, bright and easy to use, with a straightforward layout that works well for everyday use.

Studio

5.04m x 2.8m

Set at the far end of the garden, the detached studio adds a completely different dimension to the property. Internally, it’s a bright and adaptable space with windows to the side and rear, along with glazed doors opening back toward the garden. The proportions allow it to function in a number of ways, from a home office or creative workspace to a more relaxed garden room, depending on what’s needed.

There is also an attached garden store, offering useful additional storage separate from the main space. With power connected, the building is ready to be used as a proper working environment rather than just occasional overflow, making it a genuinely functional extension of the house.

Front Garden

Set back from the road, the property presents a well-balanced and confident frontage, with red brick at ground level and a rendered upper elevation that reflects its period origins. The pitched roofline and wide upper window reinforce that sense of symmetry, giving the house a clear presence within the street.

Running across the front, a full-width enclosed verandah creates a sheltered, outward-facing space that connects directly with the front garden. It works as a usable extension of the house rather than simply an entrance feature, offering a spot to sit while maintaining privacy from the pavement.

The front garden itself has been arranged for ease, finished in shingle for parking while still allowing scope for planting. The main entrance is positioned to the side, creating a more natural day-to-day approach, with gated access continuing through to the rear garden.

Rear Garden

The rear garden is well balanced and easy to use, centred around a level lawn that provides a clean, open feel while still being framed by established planting along the borders. There’s a natural sense of enclosure from the fencing on both sides, giving the space privacy without feeling closed in.

A paved terrace sits closest to the house, positioned perfectly for outdoor seating and day-to-day use, while a pathway runs neatly along the side, keeping access practical and defined. Raised beds introduce texture and seasonal colour, softening the edges of the space without overcomplicating it.

At the far end, the garden opens out toward the detached studio, creating a clear visual line and a sense of purpose to the layout.

Parking - Off street