Barling Road, Southend-on-sea, SS3
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
5
- SIZE
6,779 sq ft
630 sq m
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Freehold
Key features
- Substantial luxury residence, designed for refined family living with generous accommodation, elegant interiors and exceptional versatility throughout.
- The main house offers approximately 5,000 sq ft of accommodation, providing a substantial and highly versatile layout designed for luxury family living
- Grand entrance hallway, featuring a galleried ceiling, herringbone wood flooring and an oak staircase with glass balustrades.
- Statement kitchen and dining space, finished with Gaggenau appliances, granite worktops, waterfall island and wraparound garden-facing glazing.
- Luxurious bedroom accommodation, including a principal suite with dressing room and en-suite, further en-suite bedrooms and refined bathroom finishes.
- Exceptional rear garden, arranged with a large entertaining patio, mature screening, expansive lawn and a heated 40ft outdoor swimming pool.
- Superb pool house and annexe, ideal for entertaining, guest accommodation, extended family living or private leisure use.
- Excellent future potential, with attic space offering scope for two further bedrooms, enhanced by Velux windows and side glazing, subject to consent.
- Well placed for a selection of sought-after schools, including the nearby Thorpe Hall School and Alleyn Court Preparatory School
- Excellent rail links nearby including Thorpe Bay Station and Shoeburyness
Description
The property is approached via a distinguished in-and-out driveway, laid to tarmac and framed by brick kerbing, mature planting, established trees and hedging. This creates an impressive and private sense of arrival, with the landscaped frontage adding softness, structure and kerb appeal to the home’s striking first impression.
A grand entrance hallway sets the tone on arrival, featuring a galleried ceiling, herringbone wood flooring and an oak staircase with glass balustrades rising to the first floor. The space feels bright, elegant and welcoming, providing a refined central point from which the principal ground floor rooms are accessed.
The reception rooms are both elegant and practical, offering beautifully considered spaces for formal entertaining and everyday relaxation. The sitting room features bespoke cabinetry, an integrated sound system and bi-folding doors, while the generous lounge enjoys oak flooring and a seamless connection to the rear garden.
The statement kitchen and dining area forms the heart of the home, finished with sleek handleless cabinetry, granite worktops, Gaggenau appliances, a wine cooler and a large waterfall island. Wraparound floor-to-ceiling glazing frames views across the garden, creating a bright and impressive space for family dining, entertaining and hosting.
The utility room and ground floor office have both been finished to a high standard, adding valuable practicality without compromising the home’s polished specification. The utility offers matching kitchen cabinetry, laundry space and direct access to the rear and side aspects, while the office provides a quiet and refined setting for home working or study.
The bedroom accommodation continues the home’s luxurious feel, with a principal suite featuring a dressing room and beautifully finished en-suite. Further bedrooms include en-suite facilities, fitted storage, sash windows and soft fitted carpets, while the bathrooms have been designed with refined contemporary finishes and spa-style detailing.
The rear garden is a truly exceptional feature, thoughtfully arranged for both relaxation and entertaining. A generous patio terrace provides the perfect setting for outdoor dining and social gatherings, while an impressive heated outdoor swimming pool, extending to approximately 40 feet in length, creates a striking focal point. Mature hedging and established trees offer a high degree of privacy and seclusion, with the garden continuing beyond to an expansive lawn measuring approximately 220 feet in length.
The pool house and annexe provide superb flexibility, ideal for entertaining, guest accommodation, extended family living or private leisure use. With open-plan living space, kitchen facilities, a changing room, shower room and additional family room accommodation, these outbuildings significantly enhance the lifestyle offering of the property.
The upper attic space offers excellent future potential, with scope to create two further bedrooms, subject to the necessary consents. Four Velux windows and side glazing already bring natural light into the space, making it a highly versatile area for future accommodation, a private office suite or additional living space.
Driveway
126'0" x 68'0" (38.4m x 20.73m)
The property is approached via an impressive in-and-out driveway, laid to tarmac and framed with smart brick kerb edging, creating a practical yet refined entrance.
To the front, a charming half-moon lawn introduces a softer landscaped element, bordered by mature shrubs, established trees and neatly maintained hedging to either side, offering both kerb appeal and a sense of privacy.
Positioned to the left of the house is the garage, providing secure parking or useful additional storage, while a side entrance offers convenient access through to the rear garden.
Entrance Hall
18'5" x 17'8" (5.61m x 5.38m)
The entrance door opens into a large and impressive hallway, immediately setting the tone for the home. A galleried ceiling enhances the sense of space, while spotlights and a double glazed front window allow the area to feel bright and refined.
Wooden herringbone flooring adds warmth and character, complemented by an oak staircase with glass balustrades rising to the first floor. From here, doors lead through to the principal downstairs rooms, creating a grand yet practical central entrance.
Sitting Room
27'8" x 20'1" (8.43m x 6.12m)
The sitting room is a stylish and comfortable reception space, finished with oak wooden flooring and a refined arrangement of built-in cabinetry. Spotlights to the ceiling and an integrated sound system add a modern touch, making the room well suited to both everyday living and entertaining.
Dual aspect glazing brings in excellent natural light, with double glazed windows to the front and bi-folding doors to the side opening the space beautifully.
WC
6'9" x 4'4" (2.06m x 1.32m)
An internal hallway leads through to the ground floor WC.
The space features ceiling spotlights, a low-level WC and a wall-mounted vanity sink, creating a practical yet neatly appointed cloakroom for guests and everyday use.
Office
12'5" x 12'7" (3.78m x 3.84m)
Accessed via the internal hallway, the office provides a calm and practical space, ideal for home working or private study. Spotlights to the ceiling create a clean, modern finish, while the double glazed window to the front aspect allows for natural light.
Oak wooden flooring adds warmth and continuity, complementing the refined style of the surrounding ground floor accommodation.
Lounge
19'2" x 22'11" (5.84m x 6.99m)
The lounge offers a generous and elegant reception space, designed for both everyday relaxation and entertaining. Fitted ceiling light and an integrated sound system are set into the ceiling, creating a sleek, modern finish, while oak wooden flooring adds warmth and continuity throughout.
Double glazed bi-fold doors open directly to the rear, drawing in natural light and creating a seamless connection to the garden.
Double doors lead through to the kitchen, allowing the room to flow beautifully into the heart of the home.
Kitchen / Diner
40'10" x 29'5" (12.45m x 8.97m)
The kitchen is designed for both luxury living and entertaining, with ceiling spotlights, an integrated sound system, a large skylight and ceramic floor tiles creating a clean contemporary finish.
Sleek handleless wall and base units are complemented by granite worktops, an undermount sink with chrome mixer tap, Gaggenau double oven, wine cooler, induction hob and extractor fan.
A large island with matching granite waterfall worktop forms the centrepiece, offering drawer storage and breakfast bar seating.
The dining area is framed by wraparound floor-to-ceiling glazing, providing garden views, excellent natural light and a seamless connection outside, with space for a large dining table and a wood-panelled feature wall adding warmth.
Utility Room
12'3" x 17'5" (3.73m x 5.31m)
The utility room is finished to complement the kitchen, with matching cabinetry and worktops providing excellent storage and a cohesive feel.
A stainless steel undermount sink with chrome mixer tap adds practicality, alongside space for both a washing machine and tumble dryer.
Large ceramic tiled flooring continues the clean, contemporary finish, while spotlights to the ceiling and dual aspect glazing enhance the sense of light. Double glazed doors open to both the rear and side aspects, with a double glazed sash window to the side adding further natural light and ventilation.
Bedroom 1
19'9" x 12'7" (6.02m x 3.84m)
Double doors lead to the principal bedroom, offering a generous and elegant retreat, positioned to enjoy views over the rear aspect through two double glazed windows. A fitted ceiling light and soft fitted carpet create a comfortable, refined finish, while a door leads through to the dressing room, adding a strong sense of privacy and luxury to the suite.
Bedroom 1 En-Suite
19'9" x 11'9" (6.02m x 3.58m)
The principal en-suite is finished to an impressive specification, with spotlights and an integrated sound system to the ceiling and three double glazed sash windows to the front aspect, allowing excellent natural light. Large ceramic floor tiles continue throughout, complemented by part-tiled walls to match and fitted cabinetry for useful storage.
The suite includes a wall-mounted WC and wall-mounted vanity unit with twin sinks and wall-mounted taps, creating a clean, contemporary finish. A bath with marble-effect surround, mixer tap and separate shower attachment adds a luxurious focal point, while the large double shower features a rainfall showerhead, separate shower attachment.
Bedroom 1 Dressing Room
19'9" x 10'9" (6.02m x 3.28m)
The dressing room is designed as a luxurious and practical extension of the principal bedroom, finished with fitted carpet and a recessed lighting feature set within a raised central ceiling bulkhead.
There is excellent space for floor-to-ceiling fitted cabinetry for wardrobes, shelving and tailored storage, allowing the room to be configured to suit individual requirements.
A door leads directly through to the en-suite, creating a private and considered principal suite with a strong sense of flow.
Bedroom 2
14'11" x 14'9" (4.55m x 4.5m)
This bedroom offers a comfortable and neatly finished space, featuring a fitted ceiling light, double glazed sash windows to the front aspect and soft fitted carpet underfoot. A built-in cupboard provides useful storage, while a door leads directly through to the en-suite, adding convenience and privacy.
Bedroom 2 En-Suite
8'8" x 4'3" (2.64m x 1.3m)
The en-suite is finished with a striking contemporary specification, featuring floor-to-ceiling gold marble-effect tiles and gold-effect fittings throughout. A spotlight to the ceiling and double glazed sash window to the side aspect provide light and ventilation, while the suite includes a low-level WC, vanity-mounted sink unit and a walk-in shower with rainfall showerhead. A wall-mounted chrome towel rail completes the space.
Bedroom 3
15'6" x 12'7" (4.72m x 3.84m)
This bedroom offers a comfortable and refined retreat, featuring a fitted ceiling light, soft fitted carpet and two double glazed sash windows to the rear aspect, allowing natural light to fill the room while enjoying views towards the garden. A door leads directly through to the en-suite, adding privacy and convenience.
Bedroom 3 En-Suite
5'11" x 12'7" (1.8m x 3.84m)
The en-suite is finished with a stylish and contemporary specification, featuring decorative floor-to-ceiling wall and floor tiles, complemented by brass fittings throughout. A spotlight to the ceiling and double glazed sash window to the rear aspect provide light and ventilation, while the suite includes a wall-mounted WC and wall-mounted vanity unit with a bowl sink and wall-mounted brass taps.
A bath with shower over, glazed screen and rainfall showerhead completes the space, creating a smart and luxurious en-suite with a refined finish.
Bedroom 4
15'7" x 29'10" (4.75m x 9.09m)
Bedroom four on the second floor is a bright and versatile room, enjoying triple aspect views through double glazed windows to the front, side and rear, including with three Velux windows and an apex window to the rear. A spotlight to the ceiling adds a clean, modern finish, while fitted cupboards provide useful built-in storage and help maximise the available floor space.
Bedroom 5
16'5" x 19'5" (5m x 5.92m)
Bedroom five is a bright and flexible room, enhanced by triple aspect views and excellent natural light from three Velux windows to the front and rear, together with a double glazed window to the front aspect. Spotlights to the ceiling create a clean, modern finish, while fitted carpet adds comfort underfoot. Fitted cupboards provide practical built-in storage, making the room well suited as a bedroom, guest room or additional study space.
2nd Floor Bathroom
9'11" x 10'1" (3.02m x 3.07m)
The bathroom is finished with a sleek contemporary specification, featuring a spotlight to the ceiling and a double glazed window to the front aspect, allowing for natural light and ventilation. Floor-to-ceiling wall tiles with matching floor tiles create a polished, cohesive finish, while the suite includes a wall-mounted WC and wall-mounted vanity unit with wall-mounted taps.
A double walk-in shower completes the space, fitted with a rainfall showerhead and separate shower attachment for a refined, spa-style feel.
Pool House
31'8" x 18'0" (9.65m x 5.49m)
The pool house offers an impressive and versatile space for entertaining, relaxing or accommodating guests, enhanced by vaulted ceilings, double glazed bi-fold doors to the front aspect and an apex window above, creating a bright and open feel.
The open-plan lounge flows through to the kitchen area, which features double glazed sash windows to the front and side aspects, base units for storage, laminate worktops, a stainless steel undermount sink with mixer tap and an integrated wine cooler.
A separate changing room and shower room add further practicality, finished with wood-effect wall tiles, a wall-mounted WC, wall-mounted vanity unit with sink and a walk-in shower with rainfall showerhead, making the space perfectly suited for poolside use and outdoor entertaining.
Outbuilding
38'5" x 18'11" (11.71m x 5.77m)
This additional space is entered via a double glazed door into a welcoming hallway, finished with oak wooden flooring, a spotlight to the ceiling and a double glazed sash window to the front aspect, creating a bright and polished first impression.
From here, a door leads through to the family room, a flexible living space enhanced by double glazed bi-fold doors to the side aspect, allowing natural light to fill the room and providing a smooth connection to the outside.
Outbuilding Bathroom
9'7" x 10'7" (2.92m x 3.23m)
The bathroom is finished with a stylish contemporary design, featuring spotlights to the ceiling and a double glazed sash window to the rear aspect, bringing in natural light and ventilation. Floor-to-ceiling wall tiles with matching floor tiles create a clean, cohesive finish, while the suite includes a wall-mounted WC and wall-mounted vanity sink unit.
A double walk-in shower completes the room, fitted with an overhead rainfall showerhead and separate shower attachment, giving the space a refined, spa-inspired feel.
Outbuilding Upper Floor
The upper floor offers excellent further potential, with four Velux windows allow natural light to enter the space, while a double glazed sash window to the side aspect adds further light and outlook.
Garden
126'0" x 203'0" (38.4m x 61.87m)
The rear garden has been designed for both relaxation and entertaining, with a large patio providing an elegant setting for outdoor dining and summer gatherings. Mature hedging and established trees surround the space, creating a private, secluded feel.
Beyond the patio, an expansive lawn leads towards the outdoor heated swimming pool, measuring approximately 40ft in length.
The garden is further enhanced by a selection of outbuildings, including an annexe and pool house, offering excellent flexibility for guests, entertaining or extended family use.
Agent Note
Please note: the asking price reflects the absence of building control sign-off documentation for previous works.
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- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
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