Marine Parade, Leigh-on-sea, Essex, SS9

local schools are all within walking distance. * A WEALTH OF CHARM AND CHARACTER THROUGHOUT * BEAUTIFUL TURRETED HOUSE FULL OF HISTORY OWNED BY SAME FAMILY FOR OVER 65 YEARS * EAGERLY SOUGHT AFTER MARINE PARADE LOCATION * WALKING DISTANCE OF LEIGH BROADWAY AND LEIGH STATION * LARGE FRONT GARDEN IDEAL FOR CONVERSION TO OFF STREET PARKING * DELIGHTFUL SMALL COURTYARD STYLE REAR GARDEN WHICH ALSO DOUBLES UP AS PARKING IF REQUIRED * WONDERFUL ESTUARY VIEWS * THREE BEDROOMS * STYLISH BATHROOM FACILITIES TO THE MASTER BEDROOM * FURTHER FAMILY BATHROOM / W.C * GAS CENTRAL HEATING * INCREDIBLE DECORATIVE AND CHARACTERFUL CEILINGS * WALL PANELLING AND WINDOWS * SCOPE / POTENTIAL FOR A SECOND FLOOR ROOF EXTENSION * ELEGANT 17'5 X 15'2 LOUNGE * 14'10 X 12'3 SEPARATE DINING ROOM * 13' X 12'3 2024 FITTED KITCHEN * FASCINATING HISTORICAL INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE SELLER..- THIS BEAUTIFUL TURRETED CHARACTER HOUSE WAS BUILT FOR A SEA CAPTAIN IN THE LATE 1920'S WHO EMPLOYED AN ARCHITECT TO COMPLETE THE BUILD AND INCORPORATE THE GORGEOUS ORNATE FEATURES. THE STORY SUGGESTS THAT THE SEA CAPTAIN NEVER RETURNED TO EVER LIVE IN THE HOUSE AND OWNERSHIP THEN PASSED ONTO TWO SISTERS WHO WERE APPARENTLY FROM THE SUFFRAGETTE MOVEMENT. THEIR MAID'S BELL, BOX AND PUSHBUTTONS STILL EXIST AROUND THE HOUSE. THE CURRENT OWNER HAS EXPLAINED THAT HER PARENTS TOOK OWNSHIP OF THE HOUSE AROUND 1960, AND SHE WAS ACTUALLY BORN HERE. THE CURRENT OWNER HAS POINTED OUT THAT THERE IS SO MUCH SCOPE TO EXTEND THE HOUSE INTO A SECOND FLOOR AND TO PROVIDE AMPLE OFF STREET PARKING ON THE SIZEABLE FRONT GARDEN. Solid wood Entrance Door to Entrance Porch with window to side and original glazed door leading to the Reception Hall. Reception Hall Panelled walls, picture rails, coved ceiling, ornate panelled ceiling, stairs to First Floor, understairs storage cupboard, radiator. Doors to Dining Room and Kitchen. Lounge 17'5 x 15'2 (5.31m x 4.62m) A truly elegant room with two leadlight bay windows to front, one of which is the lower level of the turret. Beautiful leadlight stained glass window and additional oval shaped porthole to side, ornate panelled and coved ceiling, picture rails, original stone fireplace. Two radiators. Dining Room 14'10 x 12'3 (4.52m x 3.73m) Large leadlight bay window to side, coved and panelled ceiling, picture rails, panelled walls, radiator. Kitchen 13' x 12'3 (3.96m x 3.73m) Double glazed windows to rear and side, ceiling with inset spotlights and ceiling fan, painted out beams to the ceiling. Door to sideway and rear garden. The kitchen was recently refitted ( 2024) with solid granite work surfaces, extensive range of cupboards, drawers, work surfaces and eye level cupboards. Built-in oven and grill, separate split level four ring induction hob with extractor above. Plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. Integrated fridge freezer, stylish vertical wall radiator. First Floor Landing Attractive leadlight window to side, ornate panelled ceiling with leadlight stained glass skylight window. Radiator, picture rails. Bedroom One 17'5 x 15'2 (5.31m x 4.62m) An exceptional main bedroom with the turret bay window and additional enclosed balcony window, both enjoying extensive estuary views. There is also a pretty original leadlight porthole window. Ornate coved and panelled ceiling, picture rails. The real feature of this very impressive master bedroom is a raised platform with a freestanding bath fitted with mixer tap where one can relax and take in the lovely views across the estuary. There is also an additional wash hand basin and radiator. Bedroom Two 12'7 x 11'5 (3.84m x 3.48m) Leadlight bay window to side with sideways estuary view, coved ornate ceiling, radiator. Vanity wash hand basin. Bedroom Three 11'3 x 7'6 (3.43m x 2.29m) Leadlight bay window to side with bay radiators. Sideways estuary view. picture rails, vanity wash hand basin with storage cupboard under. Fitted wardrobes. Bathroom Leadlight window to side, ceiling with spotlights, ceramic tiled walls and floor, modern suite comprising panelled bath with shower fitment. Pedestal wash hand basin and low flushing W.C, heated towel rail. Outside The property benefits from a corner plot with good size front garden, currently lawned with mature shrubs. Estuary views can be enjoyed from the garden however the front garden could be converted into off street parking facilities if required. Rear Garden There is a delightful small courtyard rear garden which can also double up as off street parking facilities with access gained through bi-fold wooden gates. Agents Notes Council Tax Band F EPC Rating E All mains services connected. including Gas, Electric, water and Drainage