Sparrows Herne, Basildon, SS16

RETRO HAVEN IN NEED OF TLC

Featuring original features that contribute to Basildon history, this larger than average three bedroom semi-detached house will return the love that you pour into it.

Welcome to 129 Sparrows Herne, a home that has provided much comfort and security to the sole owner since being purchased as a newbuild during the original development of Basildon New Town.

This charming home is crying out for an owner who will breathe a new lease of life into its retro features and lovingly bring it up to date with a new purpose, whether that be a spacious family home or what could be up to a seven bedroom HMO without building any extensions.

Having been unmodernised for some time, the potential to use the original quirky features, such as serving hatch, metal framework on the staircase or built-in larder, to combine with a modern day facelift is immense.

The large living room allows for a very social lifestyle, where family dining, peaceful chilling and formal entertaining can be held in abundance.

The adequately sized kitchen has space to cater for all mod cons, with the potential for a breakfast bar to provide extra seating or a space for that friend who watches you cook while they sit filling you in with the gossip whilst sipping a glass of vino.

An integrated single garage can continue to provide the use for its original purpose, or, like many neighbouring properties of the same design, can be converted to another room. A further advantage being its position directly underneath the bathroom, meaning a shower room or WC could also be added to the space.

Upstairs, three lovely bedrooms (two decent doubles and a cosy double/sufficiently sized single) provide not only comfort and opportunity for built-in storage, but attractive views over the large rear garden or the sweeping front garden and greenery beyond.

Being a fifteen minute stroll to the train station and town centre, you’re in a prime position to enjoy ‘the posh bit’ of suburbia whilst being able to take advantage of the growing facilities that Basildon and its current regeneration have to offer, including a forthcoming hotel, 3500 seat area and a centrally-located Aldi store.

Golfers, fitness fanatics and yoga enthusiasts…, fear not, as you are a five minute walk from the award-winning Club Kingswood and adjoining Basildon Golf Course, where you can go crazy in a spinning class, work up a sweat on the smith machine or enjoy a leisurely dip and post-swim sauna in the club’s spa facilities.

A hiker’s paradise is literally on your doorstep, as one of the many gateways to the 400 acre Langdon Hills Country Park is located across the road, leading to the network of footpaths, bridleways and woodland walks.

And for the accident prone amongst you, take comfort in the fact that you are just across the road from Basildon Hospital, which also houses a Post Office, Costa Coffee and Marks and Spencer.

Living Room 3.65 x 6.08m
12’10” x 19’11”

Kitchen 3.84 x 2.41m
12’7” x 7’11”

Bedroom One 4.09 x 3.39m
13’5” x 11’1”

Bedroom Two 4.09 x 2.62m
13’5” x 8’7”

Bedroom Three 3.39 x 2.41
11’1” x 7’11’

Bathroom 2.66 x 1.80m
8’9” x 5’11”

Total area 80.73m2 / 869sq ft (Excluding Garage)
All measurements are approximate for illustrative purposes.