Guide price
£350,000
3 bed semi-detached house for saleAlbany Road, Rayleigh SS6
3 beds
2 baths
2 receptions
Just added
Chain free
Freehold
About this property
Extended three bedroom semi detached chalet home
Approx 1OOFT westerly facing rear garden
Driveway for 2/3 vehicles, carport to the side and A single garage
In need of some cosmetic modernisation
Brand new fitted family bathroom and downstairs cloakroom
29ft extended lounge/diner and 20ft extended kitchen/breakfast room
Additional separate family room / bedroom 4
Falling into grove wood and fitzwimarc school catchments
A stones throw from the picturesque grove woods and A short distance to the high st and mainline station
Vacant possession with no onward chain
Quote ref:- GW0451 - guide price of £350,000 - £375,000 - vacant possession - Cherished by the same family for many years, this charming, extended three-bedroom semi-detached home combines generous accommodation with an impressive plot and exciting potential. Requiring some cosmetic modernisation, it offers a wonderful opportunity to create a family home tailored to your own style.
Situated on a highly desirable residential road in Rayleigh, the property is just a stone’s throw from the picturesque Grove Woods, within the Grove Wood Primary and FitzWimarc Secondary school catchments, and conveniently positioned for Rayleigh’s vibrant High Street and mainline station.
A sizeable entrance porch opens into a large hallway with a recently fitted contemporary cloakroom. The ground floor offers an extended lounge/diner approaching 30ft, an extended kitchen/breakfast room of approximately 20ft and a separate front reception room, ideal as a family room, study or fourth bedroom. Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms are served by a newly fitted modern three-piece bathroom.
A particular highlight is the mature, westerly-facing rear garden, extending to approximately 90-100ft and enjoying a generous width and excellent privacy. A substantial driveway continues beneath a side carport to a detached single garage, providing parking for up to five vehicles. The garage offers useful storage and workshop space, with potential for alternative uses or conversion, subject to the necessary consents.
With its sought-after setting, versatile layout with bundles of living space and considerable scope, this much-loved home deserves an early viewing.
Entrance porch - 2.18m x 1.42m (7'2" x 4'8")
Accessed via a side-facing uPVC double-glazed entrance door, this generously sized porch offers a practical and welcoming introduction to the home. Obscured uPVC double-glazed window panels to the front and opposite side provide natural light while maintaining privacy. Carpeted flooring, overhead lighting and a roll-top work surface complete the space, with ample room for coat and shoe storage. An inner entrance door, featuring an inset obscured double-glazed panel and a matching full-height side panel, opens into the entrance hall.
Entrance hall - 4.62m x 2.82m (15'2" x 9'3")
An impressively spacious entrance hall creates a wonderful first impression, with its open proportions complemented by a turning staircase rising to the first-floor landing. Carpeted flooring, a radiator and a wall-mounted thermostat, alongside a deep built-in understairs cupboard housing the gas and electricity meters and consumer unit. Further open storage beneath the staircase includes a telephone point, with a power socket also provided within the hall. Doors lead to the modern ground-floor cloakroom and the remaining ground-floor accommodation.
Modern downstairs cloakroom
Recently fitted, this stylish cloakroom features a white two-piece suite comprising a low-level WC with a dual-flush mechanism and concealed cistern, alongside a vanity wash basin with a stainless steel mixer tap and storage cupboards beneath. A designer chrome heated towel rail complements the stone-effect flooring and matching wall tiles. A smooth plastered ceiling with inset spotlights completes the contemporary finish, while a front-facing obscured uPVC double-glazed window provides natural light and privacy.
Extended lounge/diner - 8.99m x 3.38m (29'6" x 11'1")
Although needing cosmetic modernisation, This generously proportioned reception space combines distinct living and dining areas, creating an ideal setting for everyday family life and entertaining. The lounge features strip wood flooring, a wall-mounted gas fireplace, a large radiator and a serving hatch, alongside ample power points and an aerial point. An eye-level obscured glazed panel to the front shares light with the adjoining reception room.
A wide opening leads into the rear dining area, where a side-facing double-glazed window and large uPVC double-glazed sliding doors bring in natural light, with the doors opening directly to the rear garden. An additional serving hatch, a radiator, ample power points and a telephone point complete the space.
Family room / bedroom four - 3.38m x 3.17m (11'1" x 10'5")
A versatile room offering flexibility as an additional family living area, a study or a fourth bedroom. A large front-facing uPVC double-glazed window provides natural light, complemented by eye-level glazed panels to the rear, sharing light with the extended living and dining area beyond. Strip wood flooring and a large ceiling fan with light fittings enhance the space, while a radiator, ample power points, an aerial point and a telephone point complete the room.
Sunroom
Glazed to all sides, the sunroom features carpeted flooring, power points and overhead lighting, with double sliding doors opening onto the rear garden. The structure is in a state of disrepair and requires significant attention or replacement. The space offers potential for a new sunroom or a further extension to the accommodation, subject to any necessary planning permissions and building regulations.
Extended kitchen/breakfast room - 5.92m x 2.84m (19'5" x 9'4")
This generously sized, extended kitchen offers excellent scope for modernisation, with ample space to create an impressive kitchen and breakfast area tailored to a buyer’s own style.
Currently fitted with a range of base and eye-level units, the room provides extensive worktop space incorporating a stainless steel sink and mixer tap. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher, alongside provision for a range cooker and freestanding fridge freezer. The proportions comfortably allow for a breakfast table or breakfast bar.
Further features include a wall-mounted 'Vaillant' combination boiler, a radiator, ample power points, an aerial point, two serving hatches, partially tiled walls, smooth plastered ceilings and an extractor fan. Double-glazed windows to the side and rear provide natural light, with the rear window overlooking the garden. A rear door incorporating double-glazed panels offers direct garden access.
Stairs to first floor landing
Accessed via a turning staircase, the carpeted landing features a large side-facing uPVC double-glazed window framing stunning far-reaching views. A built-in cupboard with shelving and an additional overhead storage unit provides useful storage, while a loft hatch offers access to the loft space. A power point is provided, with doors leading to all first-floor accommodation.
Bedroom one - 3.68m x 3.23m (12'1" x 10'7")
A well-proportioned bedroom with a front-facing uPVC double-glazed window and ample space for a double bed, with comfortable room around it. Fitted bedside units incorporate drawers and cupboard storage, complemented by overhead cupboards. Further features include a radiator, power points, an aerial point and a ceiling fan with an integrated light fitting.
Bedroom two - 3.86m x 3m (12'8" x 9'10")
Overlooking the rear garden through a uPVC double-glazed window, this inviting double bedroom features carpeted flooring, a radiator and a ceiling fan with an integrated light fitting. A floor-to-ceiling built-in wardrobe with sliding doors provides generous storage, while a roll-top work surface offers a useful dressing table or workspace. Power points complete the room.
Bedroom three - 3.17m x 2.92m (10'5" x 9'7")
A versatile and sizeable 3rd bedroom with a rear-facing double-glazed window overlooking the garden. A range of fitted floor-to-ceiling cupboards, drawers and overhead storage compartments makes excellent use of the space. With the fitted furniture reconfigured, the room could comfortably accommodate a double bed. Carpeted flooring, a radiator and power points are also provided.
Recently fitted bathroom
Beautifully finished, this recently fitted bathroom features a contemporary white three-piece suite comprising a low-level WC with dual flush, a vanity wash basin with a stainless steel mixer tap and cupboards and drawers beneath, and a panel-enclosed p-shaped bath with a stainless steel mixer tap. A wall-mounted stainless steel mixer shower incorporates a large rainfall shower head and an additional handheld attachment, complemented by a curved glass shower screen.
Stone-effect flooring and matching tiled walls create a coordinated finish, enhanced by a designer chrome heated towel rail and an LED-lit vanity mirror. A smooth plastered ceiling with inset spotlights, a shaver point and a large front-facing obscured uPVC double-glazed window complete the room.
Westerly facing rear garden
Extending to approximately 100 feet in length and enjoying a notably wider plot, this substantial, mature rear garden offers a wonderfully private outdoor setting. Predominantly laid to lawn, it features established shrub borders to either side, a striking central conifer and a variety of planting areas offering scope for restoration and further landscaping.
Two hardstanding areas accommodate a large greenhouse towards the far end and a timber shed respectively. Fenced boundaries enclose the garden, which backs onto bungalows and enjoys a secluded, unoverlooked feel.
A side door provides access to the detached single garage, while an iron gate leads to the side of the property, the garage frontage and carport. An outside tap and external lighting complete the space.
Detached single garage
Set back to the side and rear of the property, the detached single garage is accessed via a roller shutter door to the front, with a further timber-framed side door incorporating a glazed panel. Previously used as a workshop and storage area, the garage benefits from power and lighting, while a rear-facing uPVC double-glazed window provides natural light.
Parking
A substantial driveway extending across the front and along the side of the property provides off-street parking for up to five vehicles, including covered parking beneath the carport.
Frontage
A generous crazy-paved driveway with slate borders provides a practical frontage, complemented by external lighting. The driveway continues along the side of the property beneath a covered carport, offering additional sheltered parking or useful space for storing and moving bins. The carport also benefits from power and lighting.
Situated on a highly desirable residential road in Rayleigh, the property is just a stone’s throw from the picturesque Grove Woods, within the Grove Wood Primary and FitzWimarc Secondary school catchments, and conveniently positioned for Rayleigh’s vibrant High Street and mainline station.
A sizeable entrance porch opens into a large hallway with a recently fitted contemporary cloakroom. The ground floor offers an extended lounge/diner approaching 30ft, an extended kitchen/breakfast room of approximately 20ft and a separate front reception room, ideal as a family room, study or fourth bedroom. Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms are served by a newly fitted modern three-piece bathroom.
A particular highlight is the mature, westerly-facing rear garden, extending to approximately 90-100ft and enjoying a generous width and excellent privacy. A substantial driveway continues beneath a side carport to a detached single garage, providing parking for up to five vehicles. The garage offers useful storage and workshop space, with potential for alternative uses or conversion, subject to the necessary consents.
With its sought-after setting, versatile layout with bundles of living space and considerable scope, this much-loved home deserves an early viewing.
Entrance porch - 2.18m x 1.42m (7'2" x 4'8")
Accessed via a side-facing uPVC double-glazed entrance door, this generously sized porch offers a practical and welcoming introduction to the home. Obscured uPVC double-glazed window panels to the front and opposite side provide natural light while maintaining privacy. Carpeted flooring, overhead lighting and a roll-top work surface complete the space, with ample room for coat and shoe storage. An inner entrance door, featuring an inset obscured double-glazed panel and a matching full-height side panel, opens into the entrance hall.
Entrance hall - 4.62m x 2.82m (15'2" x 9'3")
An impressively spacious entrance hall creates a wonderful first impression, with its open proportions complemented by a turning staircase rising to the first-floor landing. Carpeted flooring, a radiator and a wall-mounted thermostat, alongside a deep built-in understairs cupboard housing the gas and electricity meters and consumer unit. Further open storage beneath the staircase includes a telephone point, with a power socket also provided within the hall. Doors lead to the modern ground-floor cloakroom and the remaining ground-floor accommodation.
Modern downstairs cloakroom
Recently fitted, this stylish cloakroom features a white two-piece suite comprising a low-level WC with a dual-flush mechanism and concealed cistern, alongside a vanity wash basin with a stainless steel mixer tap and storage cupboards beneath. A designer chrome heated towel rail complements the stone-effect flooring and matching wall tiles. A smooth plastered ceiling with inset spotlights completes the contemporary finish, while a front-facing obscured uPVC double-glazed window provides natural light and privacy.
Extended lounge/diner - 8.99m x 3.38m (29'6" x 11'1")
Although needing cosmetic modernisation, This generously proportioned reception space combines distinct living and dining areas, creating an ideal setting for everyday family life and entertaining. The lounge features strip wood flooring, a wall-mounted gas fireplace, a large radiator and a serving hatch, alongside ample power points and an aerial point. An eye-level obscured glazed panel to the front shares light with the adjoining reception room.
A wide opening leads into the rear dining area, where a side-facing double-glazed window and large uPVC double-glazed sliding doors bring in natural light, with the doors opening directly to the rear garden. An additional serving hatch, a radiator, ample power points and a telephone point complete the space.
Family room / bedroom four - 3.38m x 3.17m (11'1" x 10'5")
A versatile room offering flexibility as an additional family living area, a study or a fourth bedroom. A large front-facing uPVC double-glazed window provides natural light, complemented by eye-level glazed panels to the rear, sharing light with the extended living and dining area beyond. Strip wood flooring and a large ceiling fan with light fittings enhance the space, while a radiator, ample power points, an aerial point and a telephone point complete the room.
Sunroom
Glazed to all sides, the sunroom features carpeted flooring, power points and overhead lighting, with double sliding doors opening onto the rear garden. The structure is in a state of disrepair and requires significant attention or replacement. The space offers potential for a new sunroom or a further extension to the accommodation, subject to any necessary planning permissions and building regulations.
Extended kitchen/breakfast room - 5.92m x 2.84m (19'5" x 9'4")
This generously sized, extended kitchen offers excellent scope for modernisation, with ample space to create an impressive kitchen and breakfast area tailored to a buyer’s own style.
Currently fitted with a range of base and eye-level units, the room provides extensive worktop space incorporating a stainless steel sink and mixer tap. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher, alongside provision for a range cooker and freestanding fridge freezer. The proportions comfortably allow for a breakfast table or breakfast bar.
Further features include a wall-mounted 'Vaillant' combination boiler, a radiator, ample power points, an aerial point, two serving hatches, partially tiled walls, smooth plastered ceilings and an extractor fan. Double-glazed windows to the side and rear provide natural light, with the rear window overlooking the garden. A rear door incorporating double-glazed panels offers direct garden access.
Stairs to first floor landing
Accessed via a turning staircase, the carpeted landing features a large side-facing uPVC double-glazed window framing stunning far-reaching views. A built-in cupboard with shelving and an additional overhead storage unit provides useful storage, while a loft hatch offers access to the loft space. A power point is provided, with doors leading to all first-floor accommodation.
Bedroom one - 3.68m x 3.23m (12'1" x 10'7")
A well-proportioned bedroom with a front-facing uPVC double-glazed window and ample space for a double bed, with comfortable room around it. Fitted bedside units incorporate drawers and cupboard storage, complemented by overhead cupboards. Further features include a radiator, power points, an aerial point and a ceiling fan with an integrated light fitting.
Bedroom two - 3.86m x 3m (12'8" x 9'10")
Overlooking the rear garden through a uPVC double-glazed window, this inviting double bedroom features carpeted flooring, a radiator and a ceiling fan with an integrated light fitting. A floor-to-ceiling built-in wardrobe with sliding doors provides generous storage, while a roll-top work surface offers a useful dressing table or workspace. Power points complete the room.
Bedroom three - 3.17m x 2.92m (10'5" x 9'7")
A versatile and sizeable 3rd bedroom with a rear-facing double-glazed window overlooking the garden. A range of fitted floor-to-ceiling cupboards, drawers and overhead storage compartments makes excellent use of the space. With the fitted furniture reconfigured, the room could comfortably accommodate a double bed. Carpeted flooring, a radiator and power points are also provided.
Recently fitted bathroom
Beautifully finished, this recently fitted bathroom features a contemporary white three-piece suite comprising a low-level WC with dual flush, a vanity wash basin with a stainless steel mixer tap and cupboards and drawers beneath, and a panel-enclosed p-shaped bath with a stainless steel mixer tap. A wall-mounted stainless steel mixer shower incorporates a large rainfall shower head and an additional handheld attachment, complemented by a curved glass shower screen.
Stone-effect flooring and matching tiled walls create a coordinated finish, enhanced by a designer chrome heated towel rail and an LED-lit vanity mirror. A smooth plastered ceiling with inset spotlights, a shaver point and a large front-facing obscured uPVC double-glazed window complete the room.
Westerly facing rear garden
Extending to approximately 100 feet in length and enjoying a notably wider plot, this substantial, mature rear garden offers a wonderfully private outdoor setting. Predominantly laid to lawn, it features established shrub borders to either side, a striking central conifer and a variety of planting areas offering scope for restoration and further landscaping.
Two hardstanding areas accommodate a large greenhouse towards the far end and a timber shed respectively. Fenced boundaries enclose the garden, which backs onto bungalows and enjoys a secluded, unoverlooked feel.
A side door provides access to the detached single garage, while an iron gate leads to the side of the property, the garage frontage and carport. An outside tap and external lighting complete the space.
Detached single garage
Set back to the side and rear of the property, the detached single garage is accessed via a roller shutter door to the front, with a further timber-framed side door incorporating a glazed panel. Previously used as a workshop and storage area, the garage benefits from power and lighting, while a rear-facing uPVC double-glazed window provides natural light.
Parking
A substantial driveway extending across the front and along the side of the property provides off-street parking for up to five vehicles, including covered parking beneath the carport.
Frontage
A generous crazy-paved driveway with slate borders provides a practical frontage, complemented by external lighting. The driveway continues along the side of the property beneath a covered carport, offering additional sheltered parking or useful space for storing and moving bins. The carport also benefits from power and lighting.
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