Barn conversion for sale in Barling Road, Southend-On-Sea SS3

Guide Price £1,350,000 - £1,400,000

Planning passed for a double storey extension with drawings attached. With an incredible history having been originally built in the 17th century and re-built in 1996, this spectacular barn conversion only offers the highest quality restored materials from the original building and is situated in a semi-rural countryside location with the most beautiful views from all aspects of the property.

This detached home is certainly desirable impressing anyone who visits with the story of its incredible history, its unique barn architecture and fantastic location. Most of the materials used to build this luxury property have been repurposed keeping the interior and exterior true to it’s character.

If you and your family are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, then this property won’t disappoint. As soon as you enter the grounds, a sense of peace and calm immediately comes over you with the whole property and gardens providing a tranquil feeling that you’ll never want to leave.

With everything being so open from the front garden full of beautiful plants and trees to the back garden with a working well, wildlife meadow and large pond, the children can enjoy running around exploring whilst you sit back and relax soaking up the sunshine and taking advantage of the picturesque views.

As you walk inside this magnificent property, you’ll be even more impressed with the finishing touches. As you approach the front door, you’ll find an imposing floor to roof height triple glazed window which represents the barn doors keeping to its character and offering a unique feature to this home. Take a step inside and discover a luxury bespoke handmade kitchen and utility room with only the best and finest materials and appliances installed, a spacious open plan family room with a working fireplace for cosy winter evenings and high vaulted ceilings, a downstairs w/c, and bedroom one with triple aspect views and a high quality four piece en-suite bathroom with a Calvari rain bath which is such a luxury to enjoy. The handmade solid oak staircase takes you to the first floor galleried landing over the family room and leads you to the three upstairs bedrooms with bedroom two offering dual aspect views over the local area and fields as well as an ensuite and galleried loft space, bedroom three provides a unique student staircase leading to a further level to the room ideal for young adults who love having their own space, bedroom four takes advantage of being at the top of the large window at front representing the barn doors and a modern fitted shower room.

Situated in a semi-rural location surrounded by local fields doesn’t mean you are far from excellent local amenities especially with a bus stop right outside your property meaning access to local towns for anyone in the family is easy. Barling Magna Wildlife Reserve is just down the road as well as the River Roach so if you enjoy long walks all year round, you won’t struggle to find somewhere scenic. There are also local shops and restaurants in the local area including a variety on nearby pubs perfect for a Sunday lunch after a walk in the countryside. If you love your hobbies and activities the you’ll enjoy being by the local fishing lakes, the river for sailing, the kite surfing park and horse riding all within half a mile. You’ll also discover you are only a short drive from the two most prestigious private schools in the local area which are the Thorpe Hall School and Alleyn Court Preparatory School. Both the C2C and Greater Anglia trainlines into London are only a short drive from this property meaning its ideal for those who commute into the city.

Council Tax - Band D

Tenure Type - Freehold

Entrance Hall (5'0" x 6'0", 1.52m x 1.83m)

High security triple glazed residence collection front entrance door into hallway comprising smooth ceiling with ceiling light, stone flooring, open into further accommodation, bespoke handmade solid oak wooden door into:

Downstairs W/C (3'1" x 7'5", 0.94m x 2.26m)

Two piece suite comprising wash hand basin set into vanity unit with mixer tap, low level dual flush w/c, smooth ceiling with ceiling light and extractor fan, consumer unit wall mounted with cupboard housing valves, partially tiled walls, tiled flooring with underfloor heating

Kitchen (12'9" x 21'9", 3.89m x 6.63m)

Bespoke hand painted tulip wood range of wall and base level units with granite worksurfaces and upstands above incorporating inset ceramic sink and drainer into worksurface with stainless steel taps, integrated Neff induction hob with integrated Smeg pop up extractor unit, integrated Neff hide and slide oven/grill under counter for ease of use, Aga cooker to remain, Aga fridge and freezer to remain, Miele dishwasher to remain, larder cupboard, further slim pull out cupboards ideal for spices and tea towels, bespoke bookshelf under worksurface, triple glazed windows to front and rear with solid oak sills and reveals, triple glazed door to rear leading to rear garden, smooth high vaulted ceiling with solid oak wooden beams and pendant lighting, window ledge seating area ideal for breakfast table, marble flooring with underfloor heating, open into:

Utility Room (11'0" x 6'9", 3.35m x 2.06m)

Bespoke hand painted tulip wood range of wall and base level units with granite worksurfaces and upstands above incorporating inset ceramic sink and drainer into work surface, wall mounted stainless steel flexi tap, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer housed in cupboard, tiled splashback, triple glazed window to rear with solid oak sill and reveal, smooth ceiling with fitted LED spotlights, loft hatched, Carrera marble flooring with underfloor heating, door to:

Bedroom One (21'4" x 17'2", 6.5m x 5.23m)

Triple glazed windows to front, side and rear with solid oak window sills and reveals, exposed solid oak wooden beams with smooth ceiling and fitted LED spotlights, bespoke built in wardrobes with one housing central heating controls and consumer unit, for the bedroom and en-suite, high solid oak skirting boards, Carrera marble flooring with underfloor heating, door to:

Bedroom One En-Suite (10'6" x 11'0", 3.2m x 3.35m)

Four piece suite comprising ideal standard Calvari rain bath, walk in shower with handmade tempered glass shower screen and stainless steel balustrade fitting, fired earth wash hand basin set on a lava stoned enamelled worktop, fired earth low level w/c, triple glazed obscure window to front with solid oak sill and reveal, smooth ceiling with LED fitted spotlights, extractor fan, Carrera marble walls and flooring with underfloor heating

Open Plan Living/Family Room (47'0" x 16'2" < 26'2" (14.3m x 4.8m < 7.9m))

Triple glazed floor to roof height windows to represent barn doors from barn conversion, triple glazed French doors to front leading to the beautiful front garden, triple glazed French doors to rear with glass panes either side leading to rear garden, triple glazed windows to sides with solid oak window sills and reveals, feature beam ceiling with further high vaulted ceiling over lounge area with handmade chandelier, large exposed brick working fireplace, restored traditionally built and handmade solid oak staircase leading to first floor galleried landing, solid oak under window ledge cover for central heating control system, multiple control panels to set heating temperature differently in each area of the room, bespoke restored solid oak freestanding storage cupboards, stone flooring

First Floor Galleried Landing (3'1" x 15'9", 0.94m x 4.8m)

Opening over the lounge area with the high vaulted feature beam ceiling and handmade chandelier, wall mounted lights, solid oak balustrades, built in storage cupboard housing underfloor heating system, solid oak floorboards with underfloor heating, doors to:

Bedroom Two (10'1" x 16'1", 3.07m x 4.9m)

Triple glazed windows to front and sides with solid oak window sills and reveals, smooth vaulted ceiling with solid oak wooden beams, two pull down loft ladders providing access up to open loft space, solid oak flooring with underfloor heating, door into en-suite

Loft Space

Smooth vaulted ceiling with pendant lighting, solid oak balustrades, eaves storage and solid oak flooring

Bedroom Two En-Suite (5'5" x 8'3", 1.65m x 2.51m)

Three piece suite comprising double length shower cubicle with handheld attachment over, wash hand basin set into large vanity unit with mixer tap, concealed cistern low level dual flush w/c, triple glazed obscure window to side with solid oak window sill and reveal, smooth ceiling with oak wooden beams and ceiling light, tiled walls, solid oak flooring with underfloor heating

Bedroom Three (12'1" x 10'7", 3.68m x 3.23m)

Triple glazed window to side with solid oak window sill and reveal, smooth vaulted ceiling with wooden beams and pendant lighting, student staircase leading up to mezzanine with oak balustrades and solid oak flooring, solid oak flooring with underfloor heating

Bedroom Four (10'1" x 9'4", 3.07m x 2.84m)

Triple glazed windows to side forming the top part of the floor to roof height feature window representing the barn doors from the conversion with safety railings, solid oak tracery wall with double glazed obscure windows to landing, smooth vaulted ceiling with solid oak beams, solid oak flooring with underfloor heating

Shower Room (5'1" x 5'5", 1.55m x 1.65m)

Three piece suite comprising fibre glass shower cubicle with handheld attachment, wash hand basin set into vanity unit with mixer rap, low level dual flush w/c, triple glazed obscure window to side, smooth ceiling with solid oak beams, extractor fan, tiled walls, chrome heated towel rail, solid oak flooring with underfloor heating

Rear Garden

Beautiful extensive rear garden mainly laid to lawn with estate fence boundary handmade with solid steel and brick edging, working well built from restored materials found on site from old barn with solid oak beams, fruit cage with automatic watering system growing apple, pear, plum and cherry trees, grape vine to side, pathway made of restored materials from old barn leading to secure outbuilding with storage room and office, further hose reel for external water supply, wildlife pond growing frogs, newts and toads with crystal rock water feature and granite bridge over the centre, wildlife meadow to side of property with a variety of shrubbery and plants as well as Kent Cob Nut tree and bug house made of materials on site, the side of the property also offers the opportunity for further parking or the option to extended/build STPP

Outbuilding/Storage (22'6" x 11'8", 6.86m x 3.56m)

Secure outbuilding made with bricks and solid oak beams currently housing a sit on lawn mower with tractor shed door and personal door from residence collection, guttering made of stainless steel for low maintenance, power and lighting

Front Garden

Sandstone driveway providing off street parking for multiple vehicles with access into the cart lodge for additional storage/parking, CCTV in operation at entrances and on cart lodge, repurposed tiles and bricks for various pathways into front garden all leading to one central round seating area surrounded by an array of flowers and plants including Fox Gloves, Irises, Azalea, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Honeysuckle, Wisteria, Black Elder, Apricot Tree and much more, a herb garden growing Rosemary, Thyme and Mint, slate area leading up to front entrance door, external water supply, handmade gates ready to be installed for secure driveway, open side access to rear garden

Four Car Cart Lodge (19'2" x 38'8", 5.84m x 11.79m)

Two securely locked cart lodges offering safe storage or parking including access to CCTV monitor and two open cart lodges for further storage

Agent Notes

- Various consumer units and separate control panels allowing you to operate and programme different areas of the property to required needs.

- Cladding on property is rock panel class one fire resistant.

- High pressure water system with hot water returns for instant hot water at all hot water taps and water softener installed.

- All windows and doors are UPVC triple glazed and made by the residence line collection