Albany Gardens West, Clacton-On-Sea, CO15 6HN

A beautifully presented and substantially improved detached family home in the sought-after Albany Gardens West, just a short stroll from the seafront and beach, with local schools, the train station and town centre all within easy reach. The property has been thoughtfully enhanced by the current owners, including a double rear extension, conversion of the garage into a versatile annexe with its own entrance, an outdoor heated swimming pool, extended driveway and superb open-plan living space.

The bright and spacious open-plan kitchen/breakfast room features a central island with breakfast bar, skylights, bi-folding doors to the garden, integrated appliances and air conditioning. The adjoining open-plan lounge/dining room benefits from two feature fireplaces with marble surrounds, air conditioning, colour-changing lighting and a built-in bluetooth sound system. A ground floor shower room leads to the annexe, offering studio-style accommodation with bedroom/living space, kitchenette and its own entrance door – ideal for guests, independent living or home working.

Upstairs are four generous bedrooms and a family bathroom with Jacuzzi bath. Three bedrooms are spacious doubles, with the fourth currently used as a home office. The second bedroom also benefits from a dressing area and air conditioning. Outside, the gated block-paved driveway provides off-road parking, with lawn and gated side access to the rear garden. The rear garden is designed for entertaining, featuring a patio seating area, lawn, heated swimming pool, raised feature pond with viewing window and self-cleaning system, plus a double-length cabin incorporating a bar, changing area and pool pump room.

A fantastic family home offering generous and versatile accommodation, exceptional entertaining space and a host of lifestyle features in a highly desirable coastal location. Early viewing is highly advised.

Entrance Hall: - Accessed via a storm porch, the welcoming entrance hall features a radiator, stairs rising to the first-floor landing, doors leading to the lounge/dining room and kitchen/breakfast room, together with a useful under stairs storage cupboard housing the fuse box.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: - 9.11 x 6.57 (29'10" x 21'6") - Open-plan kitchen/breakfast room with windows to the side and rear, rear door providing access to the garden and two skylight windows. The kitchen comprises a central island with breakfast bar and additional storage, complemented by wrap-around base and eye-level units. Integrated appliances include fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine, with a butler-style sink and drainer, electric oven, gas hob and extractor over. The room also benefits from air conditioning. A door leads through to the annexe and ground floor shower room.

Lounge/Dining Room: - 6.75 x 4.28 (22'1" x 14'0") - A spacious open-plan reception room with windows to the front aspect and bi-folding doors opening onto the rear garden. The room provides ample space for both comfortable seating and a dining table, with two radiators and air conditioning. Two feature fireplaces with marble surrounds create attractive focal points, complemented by built-in bluetooth sound system and colour-changing lighting, making this a fantastic space for both family living and entertaining.

Annexe: - 4.65 x 2.80 (15'3" x 9'2") - A versatile and self-contained annexe with access from both the main house and a separate UPVC entrance door to the front, providing excellent flexibility for guests, family or independent living. The room offers space for a double bed, with a radiator and a kitchenette comprising a sink, cupboard storage, space for a washing machine and freestanding fridge/freezer.

Annexe Shower Room: - 1.62 x 1.34 (5'3" x 4'4") - Fitted with an opaque side-aspect window, pedestal wash hand basin, low-level WC and shower cubicle with electric shower. The room also benefits from a heated towel radiator.

First Floor Landing: - With doors providing access to all bedrooms and the family bathroom.

Master Bedroom: - 4.70 x 3.93 (15'5" x 12'10") - A double bedroom with windows overlooking the rear aspect, offering ample space for wardrobes and additional furniture. The room benefits from a radiator, a useful storage cupboard and a separate cupboard housing the hot water tank.

Bedroom Two: - 7.27 x 2.78 (23'10" x 9'1") - A spacious double bedroom with windows overlooking both the front and rear aspects, creating a bright and airy room. The bedroom benefits from air conditioning, a useful eaves storage cupboard and a dedicated dressing area.

Bedroom Three: - 3.92 x 3.80 (12'10" x 12'5") - A double bedroom with windows overlooking the front aspect, radiator and ample space for wardrobes and additional bedroom furniture.

Bedroom Four: - 2.82 x 2.23 (9'3" x 7'3") - A well-presented bedroom with a front-aspect window and radiator. Currently utilised as a home office, this versatile room would also make an ideal bedroom, study or hobby room.

Family Bathroom: - 2.66 x 2.54 (8'8" x 8'3") - A fully tiled bathroom with opaque windows to the rear and loft hatch access. The suite comprises a vanity unit incorporating a wash hand basin, low-level WC and Jacuzzi bath with overhead electric shower.

Outside Areas: - The property is approached via a gated, block-paved driveway providing off-road parking for two cars. The frontage is partly laid to lawn, with gated side access leading to the rear garden. To the rear is a superb private garden designed with entertaining and family enjoyment in mind. The garden features a patio seating area, lawned area and an outdoor heated swimming pool. A raised feature pond with viewing window, pond house and self-cleaning system provides an attractive focal point. To the rear is a double-length cabin incorporating a bar, changing area and dedicated pool pump room, making this an excellent space for entertaining and poolside use.