Runnymede Road, Canvey Island, SS8

Offering an exceptional amount of versatile living space, this substantial five-bedroom detached family home is ideal for growing families and those who enjoy entertaining. With all five bedrooms being doubles, flexible reception space, a large driveway, garage and impressive garden facilities, the property provides an excellent balance of practical family living and lifestyle features.

At the heart of the home is the spacious open-plan lounge and dining area, creating a fantastic social space for entertaining guests and spending time as a family. The property also benefits from a generous kitchen with integrated cooker, fridge freezer and dishwasher, all of which are due to remain. To the rear of the kitchen is a comfortable conservatory-style sitting area complete with a fireplace, providing a cosy space to relax throughout the year.

The ground floor offers further flexibility with a fifth double bedroom, currently arranged as an additional sitting room. This could easily be returned to bedroom accommodation, making the home particularly suitable for larger families, guests or those requiring ground-floor sleeping space.

Upstairs are four further double bedrooms, including an impressive principal bedroom benefiting from its own en-suite, alongside a separate three-piece family bathroom. Large windows and a well-designed layout allow an abundance of natural light to flow throughout the property, creating a bright and welcoming feel.

Externally, the property really comes into its own. The generous rear garden has been designed with entertaining in mind, featuring a dedicated bar area and sheltered hot tub space. There are also two substantial outbuildings offering excellent versatility; one is currently arranged as a home gym complete with sauna, while the second is being used as a music studio. To the front, a large driveway provides parking for approximately three vehicles, in addition to the garage.

For additional peace of mind, the property benefits from a security system which is due to remain, with the ability to be remotely monitored via a mobile phone.

The location is particularly convenient for everyday amenities. Canvey Island Town Centre and the Furtherwick Road shopping area are approximately 0.3–0.4 miles away, around a 6–8 minute walk, providing supermarkets, convenience stores, cafés, pharmacies, restaurants, healthcare facilities and a range of independent shops.

Families are also well placed for local schooling, with St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery approximately 0.3 miles away, around a 6-minute walk, while Castle View School is also approximately 0.3 miles away, offering a convenient secondary school option close to home.

Public transport is easily accessible, with the Runnymede Road bus stop on Long Road only a short walk from the property and served by routes including the 1S, 1X, 21C, 22, 27 and 827, providing connections across Canvey Island and towards Benfleet, Hadleigh, Basildon and Southend. Benfleet Station is approximately 3 km away and offers direct c2c services to London Fenchurch Street, with the journey averaging around 49 minutes.