Burges Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS1

A substantial Edwardian family home on one of Thorpe Bay's most sought-after roads, offered for sale for the first time in fifty years.

Built in 1913, Burges Road is a genuinely impressive house: with six bedrooms, three reception rooms and accommodation arranged over three floors.

It sits in the heart of the Burges Estate - a sought-after neighbourhood whose distinctive shell-aggregate roughcast exteriors, tree-lined roads and within close proximity to the seafront make it one of the most desirable addresses in Southend-on-Sea.

The exterior has just recently been decorated, the gardens are maintained regularly by a gardener, and are kept in an excellent order, internally the house does need some internal updating, but ready for your own personal touch.


The House

An enclosed porch leads into a large, light entrance hall anchored by a superb original bay window and a sweeping staircase rising to a stained-glass landing above.

The ground floor flows beautifully from hall through to lounge, dining room and kitchen, an arrangement that works as well for large family gatherings as it does for everyday life.

The lounge opens onto the rear garden via patio doors; the dining room is big enough to seat a crowd; and the kitchen has a central island and its own dining area with direct garden access.

A utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor.

Upstairs, the first floor has four double bedrooms. The principal bedroom has its own en-suite shower room, and the second bedroom opens onto a south-facing balcony with estuary views. The family bathroom has a roll-top bath and a separate shower.

The second floor provides two large double bedrooms - and a single room that would convert naturally into a bathroom, creating a self-contained top-floor suite.


The Garden

The rear garden is a real selling point: level, laid to lawn, south-facing, and in full sun throughout the day. Established trees give it maturity and enclosure.

A paved terrace runs along the back of the house, accessible from both the kitchen and the lounge.

The detached garage is accessible from both the garden and the front of the house, and a broad driveway to the front takes several cars.


The Location

The house sits in the Burges Estate, one of Thorpe Bay's most established residential areas. The Estate has been carefully protected by its residents since it was first laid out by the Burges family before the turn of the last century, and retains much of its original character today.

The house sits between the Broadway and Tyrone Road, and the seafront, Thorpe Bay Lawn Tennis Club, Thorpe Bay Sailing Club, and the shops and restaurants of the Broadway are all within easy walking distance. Thorpe Bay station is minutes away with direct trains to London Fenchurch Street in under an hour.

In Short
A well-loved family home of real character and size, in one of the best spots in Thorpe Bay. The house has been in the same family for fifty years as is now looking for a buyer looking for space, provenance and a genuine project, this is a rare opportunity.


Key Facts

Style: Edwardian with Arts and Crafts influences, 1913
Tenure: Freehold
Bedrooms: Six (four doubles on first floor; two large doubles and one single on second floor)
Bathrooms: En-suite shower room to principal bedroom; family bathroom with roll-top bath and separate shower; ground-floor cloakroom
Garden: South-facing, level lawn with established trees and paved terrace
Parking: Detached garage (dual access) plus driveway for several vehicles
Chain: No onward chain
Estate: Burges Estate, Thorpe Bay - protected by covenants

Council Tax Band: G
EPC: Current E (52) / Potential C (72)

Marketed by Norton Properties.
Freehold
No onward chain.