Queens Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9
- PROPERTY TYPE
Cottage
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
797 sq ft
74 sq m
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Freehold
Key features
- • Beautifully presented two-bedroom terrace period home
- • Situated within a desirable Leigh-on-Sea conservation area
- • Original sash windows, cast iron fireplaces and period detailing
- • Charming front veranda with tiled seating area
- • Two attractive reception rooms
- • Kitchen, separate utility room and ground floor bathroom
- • Two well-proportioned bedrooms and first floor shower room
- • Distant sea views from the principal bedroom
- • Impressive detached garden office with bi-folding doors and heating/cooling air conditioning
- • Ideally located close to the estuary, Old Leigh, the seafront and Leigh-on-Sea’s popular shops, cafés and restaurants. Leigh-On-Sea and Chalkwell station is within walking distance serving Fenc
Description
The current owner has undertaken an extensive programme of improvements, carefully preserving the property's charm and individuality whilst introducing modern comforts and practical enhancements. Features include original sash windows, cast iron fireplaces, picture rails and an attractive front veranda. Further investment in the electrics and boiler enhances the home’s practicality and comfort.
The accommodation offers two charming reception rooms, a galley-style kitchen, separate utility room and ground floor bathroom. To the first floor are two well-proportioned bedrooms, both retaining attractive period fireplaces, together with a separate shower room. The principal bedroom also enjoys distant views towards the sea.
Outside, the beautifully landscaped gardens offer attractive, low-maintenance spaces for relaxing and entertaining. A particular highlight is the detached garden room/home office, featuring bi-folding doors and air conditioning for heating and cooling, overlooking the raised slate patio and providing a versatile space for work or leisure.
Queens Road is ideally located close to the estuary, Old Leigh with its famous cockle sheds and restaurants, as well as the seafront. The Broadways independent shops, cafés and amenities are nearby, while Leigh-on-Sea and Chalkwell railway stations offer services to London Fenchurch Street.
An internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the character, presentation and lifestyle this charming property has to offer.
Lounge
12'0" x 11'7"
Accessed via a solid wood entrance door, this charming reception room retains a wealth of period character, with a feature cast iron fireplace incorporating a tiled inset and attractive wooden surround, complemented by fitted shelving to either side.
Additional features include a picture rail, power points and two sash windows overlooking the front aspect, allowing an abundance of natural light to fill the room.
An attractive opening within the internal wall provides additional borrowed light and a visual connection to the adjoining space, enhancing the sense of openness whilst retaining the room's individual character.
Door to:
Dining Room
12'3" x 11'2"
A delightful and generously proportioned dining room retaining much of its original character, featuring a sash window overlooking the rear aspect, allowing natural light to filter through.
Additional period detailing includes a traditional plate rail, whilst a spacious under stairs cupboard with fitted shelving provides excellent practical storage.
Further features include power points, staircase rising to the first floor and access.
Kitchen
9'1" x 7'1"
A well-appointed galley-style kitchen featuring a range of fitted cupboards and drawers to either side, with a central walkway providing access through to the utility room.
Complementary roll-edge work surfaces incorporate a one-and-a-quarter bowl sink unit, together with a Bosch electric hob with concealed extractor above and a double eye-level oven.
Additional features include a drawer pack, sash window to the side aspect and a half-glazed door providing direct access to the garden.
Utility Room
7'4" x 4'3"
A practical and well-designed utility room featuring fitted cupboards to both walls, providing excellent additional storage.
A further built-in cupboard houses the wall-mounted Ideal boiler. Space and plumbing for both a washing machine and dishwasher, complemented by laminate flooring.
Door leading to:
Ground Floor Bathroom
7'2" x 6'0"
Fitted with a white three-piece suite comprising a panelled bath with mixer taps, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC.
Complementary half-tiled walls, laminate flooring and radiator.
Obscure-glazed windows to both the rear and side aspects provide natural light and ventilation whilst maintaining privacy.
First Floor Landing
Stairs rising from the dining room to the first floor landing, providing access to the bedrooms.
Master Bedroom
12'4" x 11'7"
A charming and generously proportioned principal bedroom retaining delightful period features, including an original cast iron fireplace and traditional picture rail.
Sash windows to the front aspect enjoy distant views towards the sea, allowing plenty of natural light to fill the room.
Further benefits include a built-in double cupboard with additional storage cupboard above, double radiator and power points.
Bedroom Two
11'3" x 9'4"
A charming second bedroom retaining attractive period features, including a cast iron fireplace and sash window overlooking the rear aspect.
Additional features include a radiator and power points.
Access to the loft space, which benefits from boarding, lighting and a fitted loft ladder, providing useful additional storage.
Access leading to:
Shower Room
9'0" x 6'0"
A well-appointed shower room featuring a fully enclosed shower cubicle, low-level WC and vanity wash hand basin with useful storage beneath.
Additional features include a chrome heated towel rail, traditional picture rail, built-in double cupboard and further storage facilities.
A sash window to the rear aspect provides natural light and ventilation.
Front Garden
An attractively landscaped front garden providing a charming introduction to the property, complemented by a delightful covered veranda with a tiled seating area.
This lovely feature enhances the home's period character and provides an inviting spot to sit and relax whilst enjoying the established surroundings.
Further benefits include an external power point for added convenience.
Rear Garden
The attractively landscaped, low-maintenance rear garden features decorative pebbles, natural stone stepping stones, established planting, raised borders and colourful shrubs and potted plants. A raised slate patio provides an ideal space for alfresco dining and entertaining, leading to the impressive garden room. Practical features include external power points, outdoor lighting, French drainage and a dedicated washing line socket, combining charm with everyday convenience.
Detached Garden Room / Home Office
11'0" x 11'0"
An impressive and versatile garden room, ideal for home working, creative pursuits, relaxation or entertaining. Bi-folding doors open onto the raised slate patio, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living space. Further features include air conditioning with heating and cooling, laminate flooring, inset ceiling spotlights and ample power points, ensuring year-round comfort and practicality.
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- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
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