Pooles Lane, Hockley, SS5
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached Bungalow
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Freehold
Key features
- Huge scope to modernise, remodel and create a bespoke home
- Generous plot with significant potential for future development (SSTC)
- Three bedrooms plus study/music room
- Large conservatory overlooking the south-backing rear garden
- Long gated side access leading to additional garden/land
- Extensive outbuildings and storage
- Close to local schools and bus routes
- Large 6.54m dining room with feature fireplace
- Short walk to local primary school, the River Crouch and riverside walks
- Garden Office
Description
The property requires modernisation but offers well-proportioned accommodation, including three bedrooms, study/music room, spacious dining room, impressive living room with feature cast iron log burner and bar/seating area, kitchen/breakfast room, shower room and a large conservatory overlooking the south-facing garden.
The property’s standout feature is the unusually generous rear plot, accessed via gated side access and comprising mature gardens, patio, lawn, established trees, borders, extensive outbuildings, storage, a detached garden office and a characterful Arctic Log Cabin with central fireplace.
For those seeking a project, there is considerable potential to refurbish and reconfigure the existing bungalow, create ancillary accommodation such as a granny annexe, or explore further development of the additional land, subject to planning and statutory consents.
The location is equally appealing, with the River Crouch, Anchor pub, local schools, bus routes, sailing clubs, riverside walks, golf facilities and amenities all nearby. Rayleigh High Street and railway station are also within easy reach (8 min drive), offering services towards London Liverpool Street.
The Oaks presents a rare opportunity to create a bespoke home while potentially unlocking significant future value from its substantial and versatile plot.
Entrance Hall
Double entrance doors to front porch with obscured glazed windows inset to front and side, double glazed entrance door to:
Dining Room
6.54m x 3.41m
Double glazed lead light style windows to front, double radiator and cover, feature fireplace with log burner, plate rail, textured walls, cove to ceiling and power points.
Bedroom Two
3.66m x 2.58m
Double glazed lead light style windows to front and side, double radiator, picture rail and power points.
Bedroom 3/ Study
2.49m x 2.77m
Double glazed lead light style windows to side, loft access, radiator and power points.
Music Room / Lobby
3.99m x 2.24m
Loft access, radiator, ample space for piano or seating.
Master Bedroom
3.75m x 4.02m
Double glazed lead light style windows to front, double radiator, built-in wardrobes, coving to ceiling, power points.
Living Room
6.61m x 3.97m
Large double glazed windows and door to rear providing wonderful views over garden. Double radiator, large feature cast iron log burner fireplace, feature slate wall, part panelled walls. There is a feature bar and seating area, wooden beamed ceilings, power points. A glazed door leads to:
Kitchen Breakfast Room
3.78m x 4.17m
Double glazed windows and door to the rear, kitchen includes range of base and high-level units with marble effect roll edge work surface, one and a half ceramic sink unit and drainer, integrated Bosch dishwasher, feature breakfast bar island, dresser unit, induction electric hob with extractor canopy over, space for fridge freezer, double electric oven (top grill and oven, bottom full sized oven), part tiled walls, under cabinet lighting, and power points.
Lobby
Lobby to family shower room with airing cupboard.
Shower Room
2.93m x 1.8m
Luxury white suite with floating low-level W.C, floating wash basin vanity unit, wet room area with glazed petition, additional shower attachment, recessed shelving, heated towel rail, extractor fan, tiled walls and Flexiteek yacht deck flooring, boiler housing cupboard with boiler, spot lights and automatic night light.
Conservatory
5.89m x 2.4m
Double glazed windows to side and rear, double french doors to rear opening onto a beautiful south backing rear garden. Stone flooring with separate utility area includes a range of base and eye level units with solid wood work surface, large sliding double storage cupboard, double glazed windows and double glazed roof with blinds, panelled walls and power points.
Rear Garden
Large rear garden occupying a generous plot ideal for addition buildings/ properties subject to local planning consent. Commencing with a large patio area to rear leading to lawn area with mature tree shrub and flowerbed borders. The property also boasts a fabulous wooden Arctic Log Cabin ideal for entertaining in those cold winter months with a feature central fireplace and windows to side and rear. Gated side access that has a long driveway for access onto a separate garden / plot with ample outbuilding / storage sheds.
As mentioned the plot boasts ample scope to develop, whether it be a granny annex or potential of multiple properties subject to local planning consent we truly believe the is huge scope to this property and wonderful location.
Outside Office
3.13m x 2.11m
Spacious office providing access from rear garden with power and lighting.
Front Garden
Gated entrance to front with lawn area to front of property and ample space for access to plot to rear of the gardens.
- 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: E
- 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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