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Chapel Road, Southend-on-sea, SS3

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

1,987 sq ft

185 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • The Guard House, an elegant period home dating back to 1856, rich in character and heritage
  • Grade II listed piece of history, showcasing beautiful period features and timeless character
  • Positioned directly next to the iconic Clock Tower, the property offers a rare, landmark location
  • Detached garage with additional off street parking
  • C2C rail links being close by giving access to London Fenchurch Street
  • Perfectly located close to several of the area’s award winning Blue Flag beaches
  • Elegant wrap around gardens that frame the home beautifully
  • A superbly presented three bedroom family home
  • Stylish modern kitchen and breakfast room, offering a practical layout with contemporary finishes
  • Beautifully maintained, walled rear gardens that continue around to the side of the property

Description

Guide Price - £1,000,000 - £1,100,000. An extraordinary Grade II listed slice of coastal military history, The Guard House was originally constructed in 1856 as the Cell Block of Shoebury Garrison. Now beautifully reimagined, this striking home sits beside the iconic Clock Tower and offers a rare blend of period presence and modern family living in one of Shoebury’s most sought after settings.

Set on Chapel Road within the highly regarded Shoebury Garrison, The Guard House is perfectly positioned for the area’s award winning Blue Flag beaches. Excellent C2C rail links are also close at hand, offering direct access into London Fenchurch Street.

The accommodation begins with a grand entrance hall, enhanced by an impressive 11’6 ceiling height that immediately sets the tone. From here, a versatile third bedroom works perfectly as a home office and is complemented by a separate utility room.

The heart of the home is the superb dual-aspect lounge and dining room, offering wonderful proportions and characterful volume, ideal for both entertaining and everyday life. To the rear, a sleek, contemporary kitchen/breakfast room provides a stylish focal point, complete with a range of integrated appliances and direct access to the garden.

A particularly special feature is the original Cell Block to the rear, now transformed into an additional wing of the home. This area offers a spacious inner hall leading to two generous double bedrooms, including a beautiful principal suite with en-suite bathroom, alongside a further luxury shower room and a walk in airing cupboard.

Outside, wrap around gardens create a sense of privacy and calm, with a delightful walled rear garden and a separate courtyard terrace to the side, accessed from the kitchen, providing an ideal space for outdoor dining. A detached garage also sits to the rear, with additional off street parking for two vehicles.

Front Garden and Parking

An immaculately presented paved terrace, framed by crisp box hedging and centred around a statement planting feature.

The home further benefits from a detached rear garage and additional off street parking for two cars

Grand Entrance Hall

19'1" x 18'0" (5.82m x 5.49m)

A striking arrival space, accessed through a solid wooden part glazed door and finished with classic cornicing and a stylish ceiling light. Double glazed sash windows to the front and side aspects bathe the hall in natural light, perfectly complemented by bespoke plantation shutters and warm French oak flooring, with three radiators ensuring year round comfort.

Living/Dining Room

31'2" x 15'8" (9.5m x 4.78m)

With decorative cornicing throughout, this impressive open plan arrangement offers both elegance and flow. The main seating area benefits from two double glazed sash windows to the side and rear aspects, finished with bespoke plantation shutters, and is centered around a beautiful stone fireplace with an inset electric coal effect fire. With a radiator and fitted carpets underfoot, a door provides access to the rear hall.

The space opens seamlessly into the dining area, where a dramatic roof lantern creates a stunning feature overhead, drawing in natural light, with a radiator, fitted carpeting, and steps down to the kitchen completing the layout.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

14'2" x 20'9" (4.32m x 6.32m)

Set within a bright dual aspect room with an impressive 12'11 ceiling height, this kitchen is filled with natural light from double glazed windows to the front and rear, high level side windows, and French doors opening onto the rear garden.

Sleek and highly functional, it features a modern sink with mixer tap set into generous quartz worktops across two walls, with extensive cupboards and drawers below. Integrated Neff appliances include twin ovens, one with microwave function, plus a four ring induction hob with extractor hood.

Matching wall units incorporate display cabinets and a built in wine rack, alongside practical bin storage, pan drawers and an integrated dishwasher, with space for a Fisher & Paykel fridge freezer.

A matching central island provides additional workspace and storage, finished with a vertical radiator and tiled flooring.

Utility Room

7'2" x 10'0" (2.18m x 3.05m)

Featuring a fitted ceiling light and an obscure glazed window to the side for natural light and privacy, this practical space is fitted with a stainless steel sink and mixer tap, with appliance space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Finished with a heated towel rail and tiled flooring for easy maintenance.

Hallway

6'6" x 25'1" (1.98m x 7.65m)

Forming part of the original ‘cell block’, this distinctive inner hallway retains a wonderful sense of character, featuring a curved ceiling with a fitted light point and soft fitted carpeting underfoot.

Doors lead to the bedrooms and the main bathroom, with additional access to a useful walk in airing cupboard.

Bedroom 1

11'0" x 16'9" (3.35m x 5.11m)

A beautifully presented room with a fitted ceiling light and distinctive curved ceiling, complemented by two double glazed sash windows to the side aspect that bring in excellent natural light. Finished with a built in double wardrobe, two radiators, and soft fitted carpets for comfort.

Bathroom

7'4" x 8'4" (2.24m x 2.54m)

Finished with a smooth plastered ceiling and inset spotlights, this bathroom benefits from a double glazed obscure window to the side for natural light and privacy. The three piece suite comprises a bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, low level WC, and a half pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap. Completed with a heated towel rail and tiled flooring.

Bedroom 2

11'0" x 16'9" (3.35m x 5.11m)

Showcasing a charming curved ceiling with a ceiling light, this room is brightened by two double glazed sash windows to the side. Two radiators and fitted carpets add warmth and comfort to this second bedroom.

Shower Room

11'0" x 8'4" (3.35m x 2.54m)

A beautifully finished shower room with spotlights to the characterful curved ceiling and an obscure double glazed window to the side aspect. The walls are half tiled and the suite includes a fully tiled double shower enclosure, low level WC, and a vanity basin with mixer tap and drawers beneath, alongside a combined heated towel rail and radiator, all set over tiled flooring.

Bedroom 3 / Study

7'2" x 13'7" (2.18m x 4.14m)

A bright and welcoming third bedroom, or study featuring a fitted ceiling light, two double glazed sash windows to the side aspect, and two radiators for comfort. Finished with solid French oak wood flooring for a refined, timeless feel.

Rear Garden

44'5" x 26'7" (13.54m x 8.1m)

The property enjoys beautifully maintained, walled gardens to the rear that wrap around to the side, creating an exceptional setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. The gardens feature a combination of pergolas, a well tended lawn, mature flower and shrub borders, and a choice of patio areas for relaxing at different times of day. There is private access through to the garage, along with outside lighting throughout the garden.

COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: F
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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About Niche Homes, Leigh on Sea

1335 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 2AB
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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.

Our experience, insight and knowledge means that we can provide a game-changing proposition with Niche. Something that we built on throughout many years in the property broker space.

Niche is our answer, designed to meet the exacting needs of these specialty buyers and sellers. It is a small, bespoke, director-led service that makes dealing in luxury property an exceptional experience.

At Niche, you will only ever work with us, the company directors. No salespeople, no negotiators - only the most senior, thoroughbred property brokers, with a discerning eye for quality and a fierce commitment to client care

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