Gloucester Terrace, Southend-on-sea, SS1

Listed 4 Aug 2026 · price reduced 7 Nov 2026 · Southend-on-Sea
This deceptively spacious five bedroom, two bathroom detached character house occupies a large established plot, within the highly desirable 'Burges Estate'. The seafront, Broadway shops and mainline railway station are all within walking distance. This charming family home has been well maintained and improved in parts and boasts three reception areas. Offering great potential for a buyer wishing to create their forever family home. Viewing advised!.
Entrance Porch Approached via a hardwood front door with inset glazed panels, and full-height leadlight windows adjacent. Fitted coir mat. High level skirting. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling. A wooden door with inset glazed panels provides access to:
Reception Hall Leaded light window to front. Doors lead off to ground floor rooms. Stairs rising to first floor accommodation. Wall mounted radiator. Four understairs storage cupboards. Fitted display bookshelf doubling as secret door to garage space. Woodblock parquet flooring. High level skirting. Wall-mounted lighting. Ornate coving to smooth plastered ceiling with decorative art deco style ceiling rose.
Dining Room 134' 2" x 12' 11" (40.9m x 3.94m) uPVC double glazed leaded light windows to front, and two further double-glazed leaded light windows to side. Wall-mounted radiator. Feature fireplace with wooden mantel and stone hearth. Inset cast iron open grate fire with tiled insert. High level skirting. Feature picture rail. Coved cornice to ceiling with decorative ceiling rose.
Living Room 21' 3" x 16' 1" (6.48m x 4.9m) Large sliding patio door to rear bay with full height double-glazed windows providing access to the rear garden. Wall-mounted radiator. Feature fireplace with stone mantel and hearth. Exposed brickwork inner with fitted log burner. High level skirting. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling with designer drop pendant lighting.
Inner Lobby Doors lead off to kitchen and utility room. Wood effect tiled flooring. High level skirting. Wall mounted lighting. Coved cornice to anaglypta ceiling with designer lighting.
Kitchen 12' 2" x 11' 2" (3.7m x 3.4m) Large leaded light oriel bay window to side and obscure glazed window to side. Wide opening and serving hatch to rear provide access to the conservatory. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base and eyelevel high gloss cabinets incorporating a wood effect rolled edged working surface. Inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer unit. Inset four burner gas hob with fitted extractor hood above. Integrated electric fan assisted oven. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Space for freestanding fridge and freezer. Tiled flooring. High level skirting. Wall mounted radiator. Vaulted ceiling with decorative beams.
Conservatory 12' 5" x 11' 10" (3.78m x 3.6m) uPVC double glazed French doors to rear opening to rear garden, with further double-glazed door to side. Full height double glazed windows to rear and both sides. Tiled flooring. High level skirting. Wall mounted lighting.
Utility Room 8' 4" x 7' 5" (2.54m x 2.26m) uPVC double glazed window to side. Fitted with a range of base level shaker style units incorporating a quartz working surface with undermount stainless steel sink with mixer tap and grooved drainer unit. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble drier. Wood effect tiled flooring. High level skirting. Two wall mounted clothes airers. Ventilation point to side. Door to front provides access to:
Shower Room uPVC double obscure glazed window to side. Fitted with a modern three piece suite comprising low flush WC, washbasin with mixer tap and storage rack beneath, and enclosed shower cubicle with wall mounted mixer, rainfall showerhead plus further adjustable showerhead, and bifolding glass shower screen. Chrome heated towel rail. Tiled flooring. Fully tiled walls. Wall mounted extractor fan. Smooth plastered ceiling.
First Floor Landing The property benefits from a spacious part galleried landing with doors leading off to all rooms. Borrowed light panel to front. Wall mounted radiator. Access to loft space via dropdown hatch. High level skirting. Ornate coving to smooth plastered ceiling with decorative ceiling rose. Wall mounted lighting.
Bedroom One 16' 2" x 12' 8" (4.93m x 3.86m) uPVC double glazed leaded light window to front, and further leaded light window to side. Wall mounted radiator. High level skirting. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling with decorative ceiling rose.
Bedroom Two 13' 7" x 11' 5" (4.14m x 3.48m) uPVC double glazed leaded light window to rear overlooking the rear garden, and further double-glazed window to side. Wall mounted radiator. High level skirting. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling.
Bedroom Three 12' 0" x 11' 5" (3.66m x 3.48m) uPVC double glazed leaded light window to rear overlooking the rear garden. Wall mounted radiator. High level skirting. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling.
Bedroom Four 12' 10" x 8' 10" (3.9m x 2.7m) uPVC double glazed leaded light window to front. Wall-mounted radiator. Extensive range of fitted wardrobe units incorporating overhead lockers. High level skirting. Coved cornice to ceiling with decorative ceiling light.
Bedroom Five/Home Office 10' 3" x 9' 10" (3.12m x 3m) Large double glazed leaded light oriel bay window to front. Wall mounted radiator. Two fitted desks. Engineered oak flooring. High level skirting. Hard wired internet connection. Fitted oak shelving to side. Six network points and three fibre connectivity points. Smooth plastered ceiling.
Cloakroom uPVC double obscure glazed window to side. Fitted with a traditional two piece suite comprising low flush WC and wall mounted washbasin with mixer tap. Tiled flooring. High level skirting. Part tiled walls. Coved cornice to smooth plastered ceiling. Wall mounted extractor fan.
Family Bathroom uPVC double obscure glazed window to rear. Fitted with a beautiful four piece suite comprising low flush WC, wall mounted washbasin with mixer tap, freestanding rolltop bath with wall mounted bath filler, detachable showerhead, and enclosed shower cubicle with wall mounted mixer, rainfall showerhead plus further detachable showerhead. Contemporary heated towel rail. Tiled flooring. Fully tiled walls. Wall mounted extractor fan. Wall mounted vanity mirror with integrated LED lighting and storage behind. Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed LED lighting.
Integral Garage 16' 2" x 7' 8" (4.93m x 2.34m) Electric roller door to front. Obscure glazed window to side. Power and lighting. Fitted shelving to both sides. Wall mounted Ideal boiler accessed via a secret door disguised as a bookcase.
Rear Garden The property benefits from a large garden to rear which is mostly laid to lawn, with mature planted borders offering a variety of colourful trees and shrubs. Paved patio to rear of living room, with crazy paved patio area to side. Further raised patio area to rear to front of:
Summer House/Workshop 15' 1" x 9' 5" (4.6m x 2.87m) Workshop 15’ 1” x 9’ 5” Double wooden doors to front with inset glazed panels, and further windows to side and door to side. Fitted workbench. Power and lighting.
Garden Room 15' 5" x 9' 0" (4.7m x 2.74m) uPVC double-glazed French doors to front, with full-height double glazed windows adjacent. Power and lighting. Fitted workbench to rear. Hard run ethernet internet connections.
Parking The property benefits from a good sized concrete driveway to front providing ample off street parking for at least two vehicles, with remainder of frontage laid to lawn offering potential to create additional off street parking if required. Mature planted borders with colourful trees and shrubs.
Agents Notes The property benefits from various hard wired ethernet points throughout the property, along with fibre connection points.
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Median sold prices in SS1 over the last 12 months: flat £220k · detached £660k · terraced £318k · semi-detached £480k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Burges Road Southend-On-Sea SS1 3HT | Detached Freehold | 28 Jan 2026 | £1,040,000 |
| Flat 2, 45, Burges Road Southend-On-Sea SS1 3AX | Flat Leasehold | 17 Dec 2025 | £325,000 |
| 162 Burges Road Southend-On-Sea SS1 3JP | Flat Freehold | 9 Dec 2025 | £935,000 |
| 139 Burges Road Southend-On-Sea SS1 3JN | Detached Freehold | 29 Sept 2025 | £775,000 |
| 123 Burges Road Southend-On-Sea SS1 3JL | Semi-detached Freehold | 18 Aug 2025 | £968,000 |
| 137 Burges Road Southend-On-Sea SS1 3JN | Detached Freehold | 16 Jun 2025 | £1,180,000 |
| 85 Burges Road Southend-On-Sea SS1 3HU | Detached Freehold | 28 Mar 2025 | £1,150,000 |
| 24 Burges Road Southend-On-Sea SS1 3AY | Detached Freehold | 12 Dec 2024 | £1,215,000 |
| 16 Burges Road Southend-On-Sea SS1 3AY | Detached Freehold | 5 Dec 2024 | £1,210,000 |
| 130 Burges Road Southend-On-Sea SS1 3JN | Detached Freehold | 28 Nov 2024 | £1,000,000 |
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Listed by Hunt Roche, Coast & Country Homes on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 4 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced today.
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