Chelsworth Crescent, Thorpe Bay, SS1

Listed 28 Sept 2026 · Southend-on-Sea
Guide Price £600,000-£650,000 An exceptional three double bedroom detached residence on the highly regarded Woodgrange Drive, offering approximately 1,712 sq. ft. of beautifully modernised and extended accommodation. Designed with contemporary family living and entertaining firmly in mind, the home has been transformed to an impressive standard, with the magnificent open-plan kitchen, dining and living space forming the centrepiece.
Extended to both the side and rear, the property combines generous proportions with a highly versatile layout, including a ground-floor double bedroom, two further double bedrooms upstairs and a bathroom on each floor. Outside, the landscaped rear garden has been created for entertaining, complete with a built-in seating area and fire pit, outdoor kitchen and detached summerhouse. Ample off-street parking, excellent kerb appeal, underfloor heating and a sought-after position close to the coast complete what is a truly distinctive home.
Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: E
Interior - Ground Floor A welcoming entrance opens into a thoughtfully designed ground floor, finished with contemporary resin flooring and underfloor heating throughout.
To the front is a generous double bedroom with an attractive bay window, offering excellent flexibility for family, guests or ground-floor living.
A luxurious four-piece family bathroom includes a freestanding bath, walk-in shower, WC and wash basin.
The heart of the home is the impressive extended open-plan kitchen, dining and living space, designed for both everyday family life and entertaining. The contemporary kitchen features granite worktops and integrated appliances, while skylights flood the space with natural light.
Sliding doors open onto the rear garden, while the side extension incorporates a versatile nook, ideal as a home office, reading area or additional sitting space.
Interior - First Floor Upstairs are two further spacious double bedrooms alongside a second modern bathroom. Having two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor gives the property a particularly practical layout for family living, while retaining the flexibility offered by the third bedroom downstairs.
Exterior The property makes an excellent first impression, with attractive kerb appeal and a substantial frontage providing ample off-street parking.
To the rear, the garden has been designed as an extension of the home's entertaining space. A built-in seating area centred around a fire pit provides a superb setting for evenings outside, complemented by a built-in outdoor kitchen for summer dining and entertaining.
A detached summerhouse sits within the garden and offers further versatile space, whether used for relaxing, entertaining, hobbies or additional work-from-home accommodation.
Location Woodgrange Drive enjoys a desirable position within the Thorpe Bay area, combining a residential setting with excellent access to the coast, transport links and everyday amenities.
For commuters, Southend East train station is approximately 0.8 km away, putting regular services towards London within convenient walking distance, while Thorpe Bay station is approximately 1.3 km away.
The seafront is also within easy reach, providing coastal walks, beaches and leisure opportunities, while a wide selection of shops, cafés, restaurants, schools and day-to-day amenities can be found throughout Thorpe Bay, Southchurch and the surrounding area.
Combining striking contemporary interiors, exceptional entertaining space and a versatile three-double-bedroom layout, this is a home that genuinely needs to be viewed to appreciate the scale, finish and thought that has gone into its transformation.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 532 Woodgrange Drive Southend-On-Sea SS1 3EL | Detached Freehold | 21 Aug 2026 | £1,430,000 |
| 536 Woodgrange Drive Southend-On-Sea SS1 3EL | Detached Freehold | 10 Apr 2026 | £1,330,000 |
| 342 Woodgrange Drive Southend-On-Sea SS1 2XT | Semi-detached Freehold | 20 Mar 2026 | £475,000 |
| 75b, Woodgrange Drive Southend-On-Sea SS1 2SE | Flat Leasehold | 15 Dec 2025 | £145,000 |
| 388 Woodgrange Drive Southend-On-Sea SS1 3DR | Semi-detached Freehold | 12 Dec 2025 | £480,000 |
| 480 Woodgrange Drive Southend-On-Sea SS1 3ED | Detached Freehold | 12 Dec 2025 | £480,000 |
| 234 Woodgrange Drive Southend-On-Sea SS1 2SJ | Semi-detached Freehold | 1 Dec 2025 | £425,000 |
| 244 Woodgrange Drive Southend-On-Sea SS1 2SH | Semi-detached Freehold | 25 Nov 2025 | £473,750 |
| 281 Woodgrange Drive Southend-On-Sea SS1 2SQ | Semi-detached Freehold | 14 Nov 2025 | £520,000 |
| 203 Woodgrange Drive Southend-On-Sea SS1 2SG | Terraced Freehold | 7 Oct 2025 | £250,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in SS1
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Listed by Gilbert & Rose, Leigh-on-sea on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 28 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 28/09/2026.
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