House For Sale £1,100,000
Occupying an elevated position in a quiet residential area of Leigh-on-Sea, this expansive four-bedroom house has undertaken a major remodelling in recent years to create a fantastic modern home, with private gardens and off-street parking. Extending to over 2,150 sq ft internally and spanning three storeys, each level has been superbly reconfigured to capitalise on the exceptional coastal light. Set equidistant from the beachfront and the charming old town, the house is very well positioned for the local highlights, with central London easily accessible by train in under one hour.
The Tour
A fantastic angular profile creates a contrast between the house and its neighbours. Separated from the road by its own private off-street parking space, the primary entrance is neatly tucked beneath the undercroft.
The layout of the house has been incredibly well considered, with the practicalities of family life firmly in mind; each room is beautifully proportioned and offers great flexibility of use. The honest approach to the interiors celebrates the industrial materials that form its foundations. Exposed brickwork, steel and concrete are paired harmoniously with neutral colours on the walls and a warm natural light that floods every room.
A distinctive open-tread spiral staircase, one of the original late-1960s details, is set to the immediate left of a wide entrance hall. A large utility room and shower room are positioned opposite. Steel-framed factory doors open into the expansive open-plan living room, dining room and kitchen, which spans almost the entire ground level. This is a beautifully light space; a ribbon of high clerestory cuts through one wall and a series of cleverly conceived skylights set into deep reveals draw light in. A set of full-height glass doors form the far wall at one end, allowing the internal living space to spill directly into the garden in the summer months.
Two bedrooms occupy the first floor. Both have views out onto the garden and are tastefully decorated, with bespoke in-built storage. A second living room is positioned at the front of the house on this level, with a wall of protruding floor-to-ceiling glazing allowing light to flood through. The second storey offers two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Outdoor Space
The east-facing gardens are primarily laid to lawn, interspersed with raised beds and herbaceous borders. Mature specimen trees and tall hedging provides privacy and a dappled shade in summer; there is also a useful garden shed at the far end.
The Area
Leigh-on-Sea has grown in popularity with London commuters in recent years, given the ease of access to the capital. The old part of the town retains all the charm of a seaside destination (the cockles sheds a revered local highlight), while the more recent arrival of independent retailers, cafes and restaurants pepper the lively town centre. The house sits within the catchment area for a particularly desirable primary school and the two single-sex Westcliff High schools.
A direct route runs from Leigh-on-Sea to Fenchurch Street, with a journey time of approximately 52 minutes.
The Tour
A fantastic angular profile creates a contrast between the house and its neighbours. Separated from the road by its own private off-street parking space, the primary entrance is neatly tucked beneath the undercroft.
The layout of the house has been incredibly well considered, with the practicalities of family life firmly in mind; each room is beautifully proportioned and offers great flexibility of use. The honest approach to the interiors celebrates the industrial materials that form its foundations. Exposed brickwork, steel and concrete are paired harmoniously with neutral colours on the walls and a warm natural light that floods every room.
A distinctive open-tread spiral staircase, one of the original late-1960s details, is set to the immediate left of a wide entrance hall. A large utility room and shower room are positioned opposite. Steel-framed factory doors open into the expansive open-plan living room, dining room and kitchen, which spans almost the entire ground level. This is a beautifully light space; a ribbon of high clerestory cuts through one wall and a series of cleverly conceived skylights set into deep reveals draw light in. A set of full-height glass doors form the far wall at one end, allowing the internal living space to spill directly into the garden in the summer months.
Two bedrooms occupy the first floor. Both have views out onto the garden and are tastefully decorated, with bespoke in-built storage. A second living room is positioned at the front of the house on this level, with a wall of protruding floor-to-ceiling glazing allowing light to flood through. The second storey offers two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Outdoor Space
The east-facing gardens are primarily laid to lawn, interspersed with raised beds and herbaceous borders. Mature specimen trees and tall hedging provides privacy and a dappled shade in summer; there is also a useful garden shed at the far end.
The Area
Leigh-on-Sea has grown in popularity with London commuters in recent years, given the ease of access to the capital. The old part of the town retains all the charm of a seaside destination (the cockles sheds a revered local highlight), while the more recent arrival of independent retailers, cafes and restaurants pepper the lively town centre. The house sits within the catchment area for a particularly desirable primary school and the two single-sex Westcliff High schools.
A direct route runs from Leigh-on-Sea to Fenchurch Street, with a journey time of approximately 52 minutes.
