House For Sale £850,000
“Two The Firs” Is a handsome Victorian home built originally in 1902; and, completely modernized and extended by Knight Gratix Architects with current owners. It is a combination of traditional style and contemporary design making this a fabulous family home. Boasting immaculate living throughout, this property really is one-of-a-kind and is sure to blow your mind.
As you enter into this incredible house you are greeted by a large, stunning hallway with many desirable aspects such as original Victorian coving and American Black Walnut hardwood flooring with Poly Pipe underfloor wet heating. To the ground floor, you will also find a utility room, a downstairs w/c, a beautiful sitting room and a huge open plan kitchen, dining area and living room. This really is the hub of the house and a place to impress with a walk in wine room, bi-folding doors leading to the rear garden and a Dupont Corian island. There is also a cinema room for additional entertainment meaning your guests will always be occupied!
Moving on to the first floor landing, you will find a traditional family bathroom and five impeccable bedrooms with a private dressing room and en-suite to bedroom two. The master bedroom benefits from its very own micro kitchen which is perfect for a morning coffee or evening wine, a private balcony with spectacular garden views and seamless three piece suite en-suite with a waterproof television. To the third floor, you will also find a further bedroom with an abundance of space and eaves storage.
Externally, this breath-taking property features a rear garden measuring approx 150ft with an architecturally designed entertaining space with a gas fire pit, resin bespoke sofas, a 10 person Hydropool Self-Cleaning hot tub and an outdoor snooker room which offers a kitchen and toilet. This really is a magnificent area to entertain friends and family all year round. The front of the property provides a block paved driveway with off street parking for multiple vehicles and garage space for extra storage.
Situated in the heart of Rayleigh and a truly desirable location, you can take advantage of being a stones throw from Fairview park where you can enjoy long walks in the fresh air all year round, only a 12 minute walk from Rayleigh High Street where you will discover a huge variety of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, bus connections providing multiple routes and a 15 minute walk from Rayleigh station for the Greater Anglia trainline into London Liverpool street in less than an hour. School catchments are Edward Francis Primary School and FitzWimarc School both highly sought after schools in the area. The location is also a preferred catchment for the sought after Grammar Schools in Southend.
This property must be viewed to be appreciated, call now to book an appointment!
Tenure-Freehold
Council Tax Band-e
Entrance Hall
Custom stained glass double glazed entrance door with matching stained glass inserts into hallway comprising original Victorian coving to smooth ceiling with pendant lighting, matched hand moulded plaster coving throughout, Original Victorian staircase leading to first floor landing, video security entry system, three phase power supply, study space under stairs, large walk in coat closet, American Black Walnut hardwood flooring with Poly Pipe underfloor wet heating system, doors to:
Sitting Room (17'0 x 10'1)
Original Victorian bay with double glazed sash windows to front with Thomas Sanderson custom shutters, original Victorian coving to smooth ceiling with pendant lighting, decorative iron fireplace, American Black Walnut hardwood flooring with Poly Pipe underfloor wet heating system
Cinema Room (18'0 x 10'2)
Starlight ceiling with fitted spotlights and LED feature lights, 80” cinema screen, projector with surround sound speaker system, auditorium step seating, hidden cupboards containing boiler and electric panels, carpeted walls and flooring
Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room/Living Room (28'6 x 23'6)
Dining Area
Coved cornicing to smooth ceiling with fitted spotlights, wall mounted gloss storage cabinets, walk in wine room with custom wine racks and cubes to hold over 300 bottles, American Black Walnut hardwood flooring with Poly Pipe underfloor wet heating system, opening to:
Kitchen
Range of wall and base level units with Dupont Corian surfaces and moulded splash back above, integrated electric oven, integrated microwave/grill, huge Dupont Corian island incorporating under mount half sink which doubles as an ice vasque, integrated five ring gas hob with pop up extractor fan, integrated large 90cm oven, integrated pull out fridge drawers, inset sink and drainer with mixer tap, double glazed door to rear leading to rear garden, coved cornicing to smooth ceiling with fitted spotlights and pendant lighting, porcelain tiled flooring, door to cloakroom and utility room, opening to:
Living Room
Double glazed bi-folding doors to rear leading to rear garden, double glazed window to side, coved cornicing to smooth ceiling with fitted spotlights, feature gas fireplace with granite surround and cast iron insert, American Black Walnut hardwood flooring
Utility Room (9'10 x 5'10)
Range of wall and base level units with work surfaces above, integrated Samsung American fridge freezer with water and ice dispenser, integrated Smeg dishwasher, stacked Bosch washer and dryer, coved cornicing to smooth ceiling with fitted spotlights, porcelain tiled flooring
Downstairs W/C
Two piece suite comprising Utopia wash hand basin, Utopia w/c, chrome heated towel rail, double glazed obscure sash window, coved cornicing to smooth ceiling with fitted spotlights, porcelain tiled flooring
First Floor Landing
Double glazed window to front with Thomas Sanderson custom shutters, coved cornicing to smooth ceiling with pendant lighting, closet holding large water heater tank and power shower units, airing cupboard and storage, wrought iron radiators, American Black Walnut hardwood flooring, doors to:
Bedroom One - Micro Kitchen (10'1 x 5'6)
Micro kitchen with glass countertops incorporating stainless steel bowl sink with mixer tap, cabinets below for storage, integrated fridge freezer, double glazed custom roof window, smooth ceiling with fitted spotlights, radiator, American Black Walnut hardwood flooring, opening to:
Bedroom One (13'5 x 12'6)
Double glazed custom roof window, double glazed window to side, double glazed bespoke bi-folding doors to rear leading to balcony with electric curtains, vaulted smooth ceiling with fitted spotlights, plaster fireplace with gas Hotbox fire insert, his and hers built in wardrobes with hidden door to en-suite, Mezzanine with original Victorian exposed brickwork-fully carpeted with double glazed custom roof window, radiator, American Black Walnut hardwood flooring, door to:
En-Suite
Three piece suite comprising walk in shower with rainfall shower above, Utopia double wash hand basins, Utopia low level w/c, double glazed obscure window to side, smooth ceiling with fitted spotlights, waterproof television, Villeroy and Bosch tiled splash back, window sill and floor to ceiling feature tiled panel behind w/c, tiled flooring with under floor heating
Balcony
Large balcony with glass and steel balustrade and hardwood decked flooring
Bedroom Two (11'0 x 9'6)
Two double glazed sash windows with beautiful garden views, coved cornicing to smooth ceiling with pendant lighting, wrought iron radiator, Wilton wool carpeted flooring
Dressing Room (9'1 x 4'11)
Coved cornicing to smooth ceiling with pendant lighting, dressing room area, wrought iron radiator, Wilton wool carpeted flooring, door to:
En-Suite
Three piece suite comprising Albion bath traditional sanitary wear including Ornate wash stand with basin, high level cistern, corner shower cubicle with handheld shower attachment, large storage cupboard, heated towel rail, Ornate radiator, smooth ceiling with pendant lighting, natural stone tiled flooring
Bedroom Three (12'10 x 10'1)
Large Victorian bay windows with Thomas Sanderson custom shutters, coved cornicing to smooth ceiling with pendant lighting, radiator, carpeted flooring
Bedroom Four (13'1 x 7'11)
Double glazed bay window to front with Thomas Sanderson custom shutters, coved cornicing to smooth ceiling with pendant lighting, radiator, carpeted flooring
Family Bathroom
Four piece suite comprising corner shower cubicle with rainfall shower above and handheld shower attachment, huge two person claw foot soaking bath with handheld shower attachment, Ornate double wash hand basins, Sanitan traditional w/c, heated towel rail, Ornate radiator, wall mounted mirrored cabinets, coved cornicing to smooth ceiling with fitted spotlights, tiled flooring with electric underfloor heating
Stairs Leading To Second Floor
Bedroom Five/Office (15'3 x 14'9)
Beautiful pitched roof with two double glazed Velux windows, smooth ceiling with spotlights, huge eaves storage areas with lights, private full staircase with custom carpet runner, carpeted flooring
Rear Garden
Architecturally designed entertaining space with hardwood decking, mains gas fire pit, resin plastered bespoke sofas with custom cushions, 10 person Hydropool Self-Cleaning hot tub, decked seating area to rear providing access into snooker room with fully plumbed kitchen and toilet (18'6 x 13'5), remainder laid to lawn with feature trees and shrubs
Front Garden
Block paved driveway providing ample off street parking, step up to entrance door, shingled areas with mature tree, side gated access
Garage
Garage doors to front, power and lighting
As you enter into this incredible house you are greeted by a large, stunning hallway with many desirable aspects such as original Victorian coving and American Black Walnut hardwood flooring with Poly Pipe underfloor wet heating. To the ground floor, you will also find a utility room, a downstairs w/c, a beautiful sitting room and a huge open plan kitchen, dining area and living room. This really is the hub of the house and a place to impress with a walk in wine room, bi-folding doors leading to the rear garden and a Dupont Corian island. There is also a cinema room for additional entertainment meaning your guests will always be occupied!
Moving on to the first floor landing, you will find a traditional family bathroom and five impeccable bedrooms with a private dressing room and en-suite to bedroom two. The master bedroom benefits from its very own micro kitchen which is perfect for a morning coffee or evening wine, a private balcony with spectacular garden views and seamless three piece suite en-suite with a waterproof television. To the third floor, you will also find a further bedroom with an abundance of space and eaves storage.
Externally, this breath-taking property features a rear garden measuring approx 150ft with an architecturally designed entertaining space with a gas fire pit, resin bespoke sofas, a 10 person Hydropool Self-Cleaning hot tub and an outdoor snooker room which offers a kitchen and toilet. This really is a magnificent area to entertain friends and family all year round. The front of the property provides a block paved driveway with off street parking for multiple vehicles and garage space for extra storage.
Situated in the heart of Rayleigh and a truly desirable location, you can take advantage of being a stones throw from Fairview park where you can enjoy long walks in the fresh air all year round, only a 12 minute walk from Rayleigh High Street where you will discover a huge variety of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, bus connections providing multiple routes and a 15 minute walk from Rayleigh station for the Greater Anglia trainline into London Liverpool street in less than an hour. School catchments are Edward Francis Primary School and FitzWimarc School both highly sought after schools in the area. The location is also a preferred catchment for the sought after Grammar Schools in Southend.
This property must be viewed to be appreciated, call now to book an appointment!
Tenure-Freehold
Council Tax Band-e
Entrance Hall
Custom stained glass double glazed entrance door with matching stained glass inserts into hallway comprising original Victorian coving to smooth ceiling with pendant lighting, matched hand moulded plaster coving throughout, Original Victorian staircase leading to first floor landing, video security entry system, three phase power supply, study space under stairs, large walk in coat closet, American Black Walnut hardwood flooring with Poly Pipe underfloor wet heating system, doors to:
Sitting Room (17'0 x 10'1)
Original Victorian bay with double glazed sash windows to front with Thomas Sanderson custom shutters, original Victorian coving to smooth ceiling with pendant lighting, decorative iron fireplace, American Black Walnut hardwood flooring with Poly Pipe underfloor wet heating system
Cinema Room (18'0 x 10'2)
Starlight ceiling with fitted spotlights and LED feature lights, 80” cinema screen, projector with surround sound speaker system, auditorium step seating, hidden cupboards containing boiler and electric panels, carpeted walls and flooring
Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room/Living Room (28'6 x 23'6)
Dining Area
Coved cornicing to smooth ceiling with fitted spotlights, wall mounted gloss storage cabinets, walk in wine room with custom wine racks and cubes to hold over 300 bottles, American Black Walnut hardwood flooring with Poly Pipe underfloor wet heating system, opening to:
Kitchen
Range of wall and base level units with Dupont Corian surfaces and moulded splash back above, integrated electric oven, integrated microwave/grill, huge Dupont Corian island incorporating under mount half sink which doubles as an ice vasque, integrated five ring gas hob with pop up extractor fan, integrated large 90cm oven, integrated pull out fridge drawers, inset sink and drainer with mixer tap, double glazed door to rear leading to rear garden, coved cornicing to smooth ceiling with fitted spotlights and pendant lighting, porcelain tiled flooring, door to cloakroom and utility room, opening to:
Living Room
Double glazed bi-folding doors to rear leading to rear garden, double glazed window to side, coved cornicing to smooth ceiling with fitted spotlights, feature gas fireplace with granite surround and cast iron insert, American Black Walnut hardwood flooring
Utility Room (9'10 x 5'10)
Range of wall and base level units with work surfaces above, integrated Samsung American fridge freezer with water and ice dispenser, integrated Smeg dishwasher, stacked Bosch washer and dryer, coved cornicing to smooth ceiling with fitted spotlights, porcelain tiled flooring
Downstairs W/C
Two piece suite comprising Utopia wash hand basin, Utopia w/c, chrome heated towel rail, double glazed obscure sash window, coved cornicing to smooth ceiling with fitted spotlights, porcelain tiled flooring
First Floor Landing
Double glazed window to front with Thomas Sanderson custom shutters, coved cornicing to smooth ceiling with pendant lighting, closet holding large water heater tank and power shower units, airing cupboard and storage, wrought iron radiators, American Black Walnut hardwood flooring, doors to:
Bedroom One - Micro Kitchen (10'1 x 5'6)
Micro kitchen with glass countertops incorporating stainless steel bowl sink with mixer tap, cabinets below for storage, integrated fridge freezer, double glazed custom roof window, smooth ceiling with fitted spotlights, radiator, American Black Walnut hardwood flooring, opening to:
Bedroom One (13'5 x 12'6)
Double glazed custom roof window, double glazed window to side, double glazed bespoke bi-folding doors to rear leading to balcony with electric curtains, vaulted smooth ceiling with fitted spotlights, plaster fireplace with gas Hotbox fire insert, his and hers built in wardrobes with hidden door to en-suite, Mezzanine with original Victorian exposed brickwork-fully carpeted with double glazed custom roof window, radiator, American Black Walnut hardwood flooring, door to:
En-Suite
Three piece suite comprising walk in shower with rainfall shower above, Utopia double wash hand basins, Utopia low level w/c, double glazed obscure window to side, smooth ceiling with fitted spotlights, waterproof television, Villeroy and Bosch tiled splash back, window sill and floor to ceiling feature tiled panel behind w/c, tiled flooring with under floor heating
Balcony
Large balcony with glass and steel balustrade and hardwood decked flooring
Bedroom Two (11'0 x 9'6)
Two double glazed sash windows with beautiful garden views, coved cornicing to smooth ceiling with pendant lighting, wrought iron radiator, Wilton wool carpeted flooring
Dressing Room (9'1 x 4'11)
Coved cornicing to smooth ceiling with pendant lighting, dressing room area, wrought iron radiator, Wilton wool carpeted flooring, door to:
En-Suite
Three piece suite comprising Albion bath traditional sanitary wear including Ornate wash stand with basin, high level cistern, corner shower cubicle with handheld shower attachment, large storage cupboard, heated towel rail, Ornate radiator, smooth ceiling with pendant lighting, natural stone tiled flooring
Bedroom Three (12'10 x 10'1)
Large Victorian bay windows with Thomas Sanderson custom shutters, coved cornicing to smooth ceiling with pendant lighting, radiator, carpeted flooring
Bedroom Four (13'1 x 7'11)
Double glazed bay window to front with Thomas Sanderson custom shutters, coved cornicing to smooth ceiling with pendant lighting, radiator, carpeted flooring
Family Bathroom
Four piece suite comprising corner shower cubicle with rainfall shower above and handheld shower attachment, huge two person claw foot soaking bath with handheld shower attachment, Ornate double wash hand basins, Sanitan traditional w/c, heated towel rail, Ornate radiator, wall mounted mirrored cabinets, coved cornicing to smooth ceiling with fitted spotlights, tiled flooring with electric underfloor heating
Stairs Leading To Second Floor
Bedroom Five/Office (15'3 x 14'9)
Beautiful pitched roof with two double glazed Velux windows, smooth ceiling with spotlights, huge eaves storage areas with lights, private full staircase with custom carpet runner, carpeted flooring
Rear Garden
Architecturally designed entertaining space with hardwood decking, mains gas fire pit, resin plastered bespoke sofas with custom cushions, 10 person Hydropool Self-Cleaning hot tub, decked seating area to rear providing access into snooker room with fully plumbed kitchen and toilet (18'6 x 13'5), remainder laid to lawn with feature trees and shrubs
Front Garden
Block paved driveway providing ample off street parking, step up to entrance door, shingled areas with mature tree, side gated access
Garage
Garage doors to front, power and lighting
