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Recreation Avenue, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3JX

3bedrooms
2bathrooms
Semi-Detachedtype
Freeholdtenure

Listed 30 Sept 2026 · Leigh-on-Sea

How the price compares

This home£475,000
Median 3 bed in SS9£450k106 homes listed · £432 per sq ft
Difference+6%above the area median

Key features

  • A Well Presented Extended Semi Detached Family Home
  • Character Property With Many Original Features
  • Three Double Bedrooms And A Loft Room
  • En-suite Shower/Steam Room To The Master Bedroom
  • First Floor Family Bathroom And Ground Floor WC
  • Comtemporary Character Modern Fitted Bathroom Suite
  • Reception Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room & Dining Room
  • Bi-folding Doors Leading To The Rear Garden
  • Popular And Sought After Residential Location
  • Close Proximity To Leigh Broadway Shopping Facilities

About this home

Situated in a highly sought-after residential location, this well-presented and extended semi-detached character family home with many original features offers spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors, perfectly suited to modern family living. The ground floor comprises a welcoming reception room, a stylish kitchen/breakfast room and a separate dining room, creating an ideal space for both everyday living and entertaining. Bi-folding doors open seamlessly onto the rear garden, allowing plenty of natural light to flood the living space and providing an excellent indoor-outdoor lifestyle. A convenient ground floor WC completes the accommodation on this level. To the first floor are three generously sized double bedrooms, including an impressive principal bedroom benefiting from its own ensuite steam room. A contemporary family bathroom fitted with a modern character suite serves the remaining bedrooms. The loft has been converted to provide an additional loft room, offering flexible space for a home office, playroom, hobby room. Externally, the property enjoys a rear garden ideal for family enjoyment and outdoor entertaining. The location is particularly desirable, being within close proximity of the fashionable Leigh Broadway with its array of shops, cafés, restaurants and amenities. Chalkwell Station provides direct rail services into London Fenchurch Street, making the property an excellent choice for commuters. Old Leigh's picturesque waterfront, pubs and seafood restaurants are also within easy reach, while excellent road links to the A13 and A127 provide convenient access throughout Essex and beyond. An internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the size, presentation and location of this impressive family home.

The property is situated in a popular residential location within close proximity of Leigh Broadway shopping facilities, bars and restaurants and within easy reach of Chalkwell mainline railway station to London Fenchurch Street with good local road transport links to the A13 and A127

Entrance Hall Access via an obscure glazed feature leadlight half panelled front door with matching side window panels. Smooth coved ceiling, tiled flooring, wall mounted contemporary radiator, stairs with attractive stair carpet runner leading to the first floor accommodation.

Sitting Room 4.6m Max x 4.57m Max - Smooth coved ceiling with ceiling rose, double glazed window to front aspect, wall mounted contemporary radiator, focal point feature brick fireplace with tiled hearth and timber surround, fitted carpet and folding doors leading to the kitchen/breakfast room.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 4.62m x 3.66m Smooth coved ceiling with ceiling rose, tiled flooring, a comprehensive range of matching wall mounted and base units with oiled wood work sufaces and complimented with tiled splash backs plus a central island with Quartz work surface and modern 'Butler' style sink inset with raised mixer tap. Space for range style cooker with modern chimney style extractor over with brick feature wall to compliment. Space for fridge/freezer.

Dining Room 5.64m x 3.38m Smooth ceiling with inset spotlights, double glazed tri-folding doors to rear aspect and garden, focal point feature fireplace with log burner, built in storage cupboard and folding doors to the ground floor WC. Modern contemporary wall mounted space saving wall mounted contemporary radiator

Ground Floor WC Smooth ceiling, tiled flooring, contemporary vanity style wash hand basin with tiled splash back and low flush WC.

Utility Room Smooth ceiling and spaces for appliances

Landing Smooth ceiling, fitted carpet and carpeted stairs to the second floor loft room.

Bedroom One 3.84m x 3.43m Smooth ceiling double glazed window to side aspect, wall mounted concealed radiator and fitted carpet.

Ensuite/Steam Room 2.34m x 1.83m Access via a glass door, smooth ceiling with inset spotlights, extractor fan, tiled walls, non slip flooring his and hers wall mounted hand wash basins with mirror over, and a waterfall shower with wall mounted temperature controls, music and mood lighting.

Bedroom Two 4.6m x 3.33m Smooth ceiling, double glazed window to rear aspect, wall mounted concealed radiator, focal point cast iron feature fireplace and fitted carpet.

Bedroom Three 4.27m x 3.48m Smooth ceiling double glazed window to front aspect, concealed radiator and fitted carpet. A range of modern built in wardrobes, wall mounted vertical radiator and fitted carpet. Glass door leading to the en-suite shower/sauna room.

Family Bathroom 2.26m x 1.93m Smooth ceiling, tiled flooring, obscure double glazed window to rear aspect, A modern, period style free standing 'claw foot' bath with mixer tap and shower spray attachment, contemporary wall mounted character hand wash basin with mirrored medicine cabinet over, high flush WC, tiled splashbacks to dado.

Garden The garden commences with a paved area to the immediate rear with gated side access and steps up the remainder which is predominantly laid to lawn with well stocked flower and shrub beds to borders and panel fencing to boundaries. There is a further paved patio area at the rear currently housing a XL fully functional hot tub and log store.

Loft Room 6.68m x 2.64m Smooth ceiling, boarded floor and currently used for storage.

Property details

Property type
Semi-Detached
Council tax band
D
Tenure
Freehold
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

Floorplan

Location

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  • Chalkwell Station0.7 mi
  • Leigh-on-Sea Station1.2 mi
  • Westcliff Station1.4 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in SS9 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £450k · flat £258k · detached £565k · terraced £415k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
28 Recreation Avenue
Leigh-On-Sea SS9 3JX
Semi-detached
Freehold
9 Jul 2026£514,000
12 Recreation Avenue
Leigh-On-Sea SS9 3JX
Terraced
Freehold
9 Jan 2026£415,000
Flat A3, Recreation Court, 11 - 13, Recreation Avenue
Leigh-On-Sea SS9 3JX
Flat
Leasehold
19 Nov 2025£165,000
14 Recreation Avenue
Leigh-On-Sea SS9 3JX
Semi-detached
Freehold
8 Apr 2025£216,674
Flat A1, Recreation Court, 11 - 13, Recreation Avenue
Leigh-On-Sea SS9 3JX
Flat
Leasehold
20 Dec 2024£220,000
25 Recreation Avenue
Leigh-On-Sea SS9 3JX
Detached
Freehold
22 Aug 2024£415,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in SS9

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£2,376£47,500 deposit · £427,500 loan
Stamp Duty£13,750England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Bairstow Eves, Southend-on-Sea on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 30 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 30/09/2026.

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