Thorpe Esplanade, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 3BB
Listed 22 Jul 2026 · price reduced 6 Oct 2026 · Southend-on-Sea
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Key features
- Imposing Detached House on Thorpe Esplanade
- Substantial Corner Plot
- Five Double Bedrooms
- Excellent Potential for Development
- Stunning Sea Views Throughout
- Detached Double Garage with Games Room
- Four Spacious Reception Rooms
- Large South Facing Balcony
- Dedicated Utility Room and Home Office
- Excellent Location Overlooking Thorpe Bay Beach
About this home
A LANDMARK COASTAL RESIDENCE | EXCEPTIONAL PROPORTIONS, PANORAMIC SEA VIEWS & OUTSTANDING POTENTIAL Home Estate Agents presents this commanding detached residence, occupying an enviable corner plot on the prestigious Thorpe Esplanade, with beautiful southerly views across Thorpe Bay Beach and the coastline beyond.
Extending to approximately 3,200 sq ft, this substantial coastal home offers a rare combination of scale, character and opportunity, providing an exceptional canvas on which to create a truly distinguished seaside residence.
The accommodation comprises five generous double bedrooms, four bathrooms, four reception rooms, a dedicated home office and a separate utility room. Designed to offer considerable flexibility for family life and entertaining, the property enjoys captivating coastal outlooks from numerous rooms, complemented by a south-facing balcony from which to appreciate its remarkable waterfront setting.
Further enhancing the property's appeal is an impressive detached outbuilding of approximately 1,600 sq ft. Incorporating a substantial double-width, double-length garage, workshop, WC and an expansive games room with space for both a full-size snooker table and pool table, this is an exceptional ancillary facility with considerable versatility.
The generous corner plot provides parking for two vehicles and exciting scope for further enhancement, extension or redevelopment, subject to the necessary planning consents.
Positioned within one of Thorpe Bay's most coveted coastal addresses, the property is ideally placed for the area's renowned golf, tennis and sailing clubs, with the beach and seafront forming an enviable backdrop to everyday life.
Combining an exceptional coastal position, impressive proportions and significant untapped potential, this is a rare opportunity to acquire an historic landmark property.
Entrance Porch - Wooden entrance door, tiled flooring, radiator, beams to ceiling, ceiling light and two wall lights, double glazed window to side aspect, two single glazed windows to front aspect and internal single glazed window. Doors to:
Entrance Hall - Carpeted, coved cornice, stairs leading to first floor, single glazed windows to front aspect, ceiling light and wall lights. Doors to:
Downstairs Wc - 1.83m x 0.97m (6'0 x 3'2) - Tiled flooring and walls, ceiling light, obscure single glazed window to rear aspect, WC, wash hand basin.
Lounge - 8.23m x 5.82m (27'0 x 19'1) - Carpeted, coved cornice, ceiling and wall lights, double glazed sliding door and single glazed window to both to front aspect, single glazed door to rear aspect leading to rear garden and single glazed window to rear aspect, electric radiators, feature fireplace.
Sitting Room - 5.41m x 3.96m (17'9 x 13'0) - Carpeted, radiator, wooden ceiling beams, double glazed window to front aspect, two ceiling lights and four wall lights, two radiators.
Office - 2.39m x 1.88m (7'10 x 6'2) - Carpeted, coved cornice, ceiling light, single glazed window to rear aspect.
Kitchen - 5.87m x 3.58m (19'3 x 11'9) - Tiled flooring, wooden ceiling beams, ceiling lights, single glazed window to front aspect, wood effect rolled edge worksurfaces with a range of solid wood wall and base units, tiled splashbacks, double sink with drainer, integrated five ring gas hob with extractor and Hotpoint double oven.
Utility Room - 3.86m x 3.58m (12'8 x 11'9) - Tiled flooring and walls, single glazed window to rear aspect, single glazed door to rear aspect, two ceiling lights, storage cupboard housing warm air heating system, rolled edge worksurfaces, sink with drainer, space for washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher, boiler, radiator.
Dining Room - 4.95m x 3.96m (16'3 x 13'0) - Carpeted, window to side, French doors to rear leading to garden, radiators.
First Floor Landing - Carpeted, ceiling light, coved cornice, single glazed window to front aspect and double glazed door to front aspect. Doors to:
Bedroom One - 6.35m x 3.81m (20'10 x 12'6) - Carpeted, coved cornice, two ceiling lights, two ceiling lights, two double glazed windows to front aspect, radiator. Door to:
En-Suite - 3.25m x 2.39m (10'8 x 7'10) - Tiled flooring and walls, spotlights, single glazed obscure window to side aspect, shower, bath, WC, two storage cupboards, radiator.
Bedroom Two - 4.42m x 3.96m (14'6 x 13'0) - Carpeted, single glazed window to rear aspect, ceiling light, coved cornice. Door to:
En-Suite - 2.39m x 1.17m (7'10 x 3'10) - Tiled flooring, single glazed obscure window to rear aspect, two ceiling lights, WC, wash hand basin, bath.
Bedroom Four - 5.82m x 3.40m (19'1 x 11'2) - Carpeted, brick fireplace, double glazed window to front aspect, single glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, wooden ceiling beams, storage cupboards, ceiling light.
En-Suite - 2.44m x 1.75m (8'0 x 5'9) - Carpeted, radiator, tiled walls, bath, wash hand basin, WC, obscure single glazed window to rear aspect, ceiling light, beams to ceiling.
Upstairs Sitting Room/Bedroom Five - 5.82m x 4.04m (19'1 x 13'3) - Carpeted, ceiling light, sliding door to front aspect leading to balcony, beams to ceiling.
Upstairs Kitchen - 2.49m x 1.42m (8'2 x 4'8) - Laminate flooring, door to rear aspect leading to balcony and spiral staircase, double glazed window to rear aspect, sink with drainer, base units with rolled edge worksurfaces and matching eye level units, ceiling light.
Externally -
Front Garden - Patio area with a large lawn area, brick wall surround, access to double garage and games room and workshop, side access.
Double Length Garage - Divided into three areas as follows:
Double Garage - 5.49m x 5.16m (18'0 x 16'11) - Carpeted entrance, stairs leading to the first floor games room, ceiling light, access to downstairs WC with laminate flooring, WC, wash hand basin and ceiling light, workshop with worksurfaces and ceiling light, alarm panel system.
Garage - 6.43m x 5.49m (21'1 x 18'0) - Concrete flooring, obscure single glazed window to rear aspect, two double glazed windows to front aspect, ceiling lights, two up and over doors and large up and over door to the side aspect plus a door leading to the garden.
Games Room - 10.29m x 5.33m (33'9 x 17'6) - Wood laminate flooring, wood panelled walls, coved cornice, spotlights, two double glazed windows to front aspect and one double glazed window to side aspect, electric heaters, corner bar area, storage cupboard, space for a full size snooker table and full size pool table.
Property details
- Property type
- Detached
- Size
- 4,836 sq ft / 449 sq m
- Council tax band
- G
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Garage
- Garden
- Yes
- Heating
- Gas central
- Broadband
- FTTP (fibre to the premises)
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Thorpe Bay Station0.8 mi
- Southend East Station1.0 mi
- Southend Central Station1.7 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in SS1 over the last 12 months: flat £220k · detached £660k · terraced £318k · semi-detached £480k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Thorpe Esplanade Southend-On-Sea SS1 3BB | Detached Freehold | 30 Aug 2024 | £1,300,000 |
| Beach Hut 186, Thorpe Esplanade Southend-On-Sea SS1 3BA | Other Leasehold | 26 Mar 2024 | £86,000 |
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Buying costs
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Listed by Home, Leigh on sea on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 22 Jul 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 06/10/2026.
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