Welcome to The Drive, a truly stunning seven-bedroom family home located in the desirable Chalkwell Hall Estate. Offering the perfect blend of space, comfort, and style, this beautifully appointed detached house is spread across three floors, making it an ideal choice for growing families.
The ground floor features a welcoming entrance porch and hallway, leading to a formal living room, sitting room, and a cozy snug. The standout feature is the spacious open-plan kitchen/family room, complete with integrated appliances including a fridge, dishwasher, and wine fridge. Overlooking the generous west-facing rear garden, this space is perfect for family living and entertaining. The ground floor also includes a separate utility room, a convenient cloakroom, and ample storage, including under-stair and cloakroom spaces.
Upstairs, the first floor offers a bright and airy landing, a luxurious bedroom one with dual-aspect windows showcasing stunning estuary views, a fully fitted dressing room, and an en-suite shower room. There are four further bedrooms on this level, one with an en-suite shower room, plus a family bathroom. The second floor hosts two additional double bedrooms and another en-suite shower room.
Externally, the property benefits from a large driveway with space for multiple vehicles, access to an integral garage with power and lighting, and a beautifully landscaped, mature rear garden. The west-facing garden features a large patio area, perfect for enjoying the evening sun. Additional highlights include solar panels, offering eco-friendly energy savings.
Situated on a quiet, sought-after road, this home is ideally located just a short walk from Chalkwell Station, providing direct access to London Fenchurch Street in under 50 minutes. Leigh Broadway, with its array of boutiques, cafés, and restaurants, is also within easy reach. The property is within the catchment area for several outstanding schools, including four grammar schools, making it the perfect home for families.
Entrance Porch
A welcoming double-glazed door opens into the entrance porch, complemented by double-glazed windows to the front aspect, allowing natural light to flood the space. The stylish tiled flooring sets the tone for the rest of the home, while spotlight lighting adds a modern touch. A beautifully crafted wooden, part-glazed door leads you into the entrance hall, enhancing the sense of elegance and charm as you step inside. This space provides an inviting first impression of the property, blending functionality with aesthetic appeal.
Entrance Hall
A generously proportioned entrance hall that offers an immediate sense of space and light, with double-glazed windows to the front aspect, inviting natural light into the area. The staircase, featuring a sleek design, leads up to the first-floor accommodation and is complemented by an understairs storage cupboard, providing both convenience and practicality. The wood flooring throughout adds a warm, cohesive feel, while the built-in cloaks cupboard ensures ample storage for coats and personal items. The smooth plastered ceiling with inset spotlighting creates a clean, modern finish, and the radiator provides warmth and comfort. From here, doors lead to the various living spaces of the home, offering easy access to the heart of the property.
Ground Floor W.C.
This thoughtfully designed cloakroom features double-glazed obscure windows to both the front and side aspects, allowing natural light while maintaining privacy. It is fitted with a modern two-piece suite, including a low-level WC and a stylish wash hand basin with a sleek mixer tap. The wood flooring adds a warm and contemporary touch, complementing the clean, neutral décor. The smooth plastered walls and ceiling contribute to the minimalist, modern aesthetic of the space, creating a functional yet elegant guest toilet
Lounge
This inviting living room features a double-glazed window to the front aspect, allowing ample natural light to fill the space. The room is enhanced by beautiful wood flooring, adding warmth and character. A striking feature fireplace with an electric flame-effect fire creates a cozy focal point, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The coved cornice and smooth plastered ceiling with inset spotlighting lend a sophisticated, contemporary touch. A radiator ensures a comfortable atmosphere year-round. Steps lead up to the next area of the home, seamlessly connecting the living space with the rest of the property.
Sitting Room
This charming sitting room features a double-glazed bay window to the rear aspect, offering a beautiful view of the rear garden and allowing an abundance of natural light to fill the space. In addition, double-glazed French doors to the side provide seamless access to the outdoor area, ideal for enjoying the garden or entertaining. The room is enhanced by the continuation of the elegant wood flooring, maintaining a cohesive feel throughout the home. The coved cornice and smooth plastered ceiling add a touch of sophistication, while the radiator ensures a comfortable atmosphere. A door leads through to the utility room, offering added practicality and convenience.
Open Plan Kitchen & Breakfast Room
This fabulous west-facing kitchen features a double-glazed bay window to the rear aspect, with central French doors leading out to the garden, and an additional double-glazed window to the rear. The kitchen is fitted with a one and a quarter bowl sink unit, a Quooker hot tap with cold filtered water, and a waste disposal system. It boasts Quartz worksurfaces with plenty of cupboards and drawers beneath, built-in NEFF double oven, a five-ring gas hob, and extractor hood above. There are also matching eye-level wall-mounted units with concealed lighting, integrated full-height fridge, under-counter freezer, integrated dishwasher, and Siemens wine fridge. The central island offers seating, with integrated cupboards and drawers beneath, plus a bespoke fitted seating area. The space has wood flooring, smooth plastered ceiling with inset spotlighting, and two radiators.
Snug
This bright and inviting room features a double-glazed bay window to the front aspect, allowing plenty of natural light to fill the space. The elegant wood flooring continues seamlessly throughout, adding warmth and continuity to the room. The smooth plastered ceiling, complete with inset spotlighting, creates a sleek, modern finish. A radiator ensures a comfortable temperature, making this a cozy and welcoming space.
Utility Room
This practical utility room features a double-glazed window and door leading out to the rear garden, offering easy access and natural light. It includes an integrated fridge and separate freezer, along with space and plumbing for a concealed washing machine and dryer. Additional storage provides ample room for household essentials. A traditional Butler sink with a stylish mixer tap adds both charm and functionality. The room is finished with tiled flooring for easy maintenance, and a door leads through to the garage, enhancing the convenience and flow of the home.
First Floor Landing
This spacious landing features a double-glazed window to the front aspect, allowing natural light to brighten the area. The soft, carpeted flooring adds comfort, while the smooth plastered ceiling with inset spotlighting creates a clean, modern finish. A radiator ensures warmth, making this space inviting and functional. Stairs lead up to the second-floor accommodation, providing easy access to the upper levels of the home. Doors lead to the various rooms on this floor, offering a seamless connection to the rest of the property.
Bedroom One
A fabulous dual-aspect bedroom suite, offering stunning views of the estuary. It features a double-glazed bay window to the rear and an additional double-glazed window to the side, both with bespoke fitted plantation shutters. The room is carpeted for comfort and benefits from a range of fitted floor-to-ceiling wardrobes, providing ample storage. The coved ceiling with smooth plaster and inset spotlighting adds a touch of elegance, while two radiators ensure warmth and comfort. This room combines natural light, breathtaking views, and practical storage, making it a truly serene retreat.
Dressing Room
This well-appointed dressing area features a range of floor-to-ceiling, mirror-fronted wardrobes, offering both style and ample storage space. The room is carpeted for added comfort and includes an additional built-in storage cupboard, providing further practical space. The smooth plastered ceiling, with inset spotlighting, creates a sleek, modern feel. A radiator ensures the space remains warm and inviting. The dressing area flows seamlessly into the bedroom area, maintaining an open-plan feel, enhancing the spaciousness and functionality of this elegant suite. A door leads to:
Ensuite For Bedroom One
This modern en-suite bathroom features a stylish three-piece suite, including a fully tiled shower cubicle with contemporary fittings, a low-level WC, and a wash hand basin with a sleek mixer tap. The smooth plastered ceiling, with inset spotlighting, creates a clean and bright ambiance, while a heated towel rail adds both comfort and convenience. The room’s contemporary design and high-quality finishes make it a relaxing and functional space.
Bedroom Two
This charming bedroom features double-glazed bay windows to the rear aspect, allowing an abundance of natural light to flood the space and offering a pleasant view of the garden. The room is carpeted for added warmth and comfort, and includes a range of fitted wardrobes, providing ample storage space. The smooth plastered ceiling and picture rail add a touch of traditional elegance, while the radiator ensures the room stays cozy throughout the year.
Bedroom Three
This inviting bedroom features a double-glazed window to the front aspect, allowing plenty of natural light to brighten the room. The space is carpeted for comfort and warmth, with a smooth plastered ceiling and a picture rail that adds a touch of classic charm. A radiator ensures a cozy atmosphere year-round. The room also benefits from a built-in wardrobe cupboard, providing convenient storage. A door leads to:
Ensuite For Bedroom Three
This contemporary bathroom features a modern three-piece suite, including a fully tiled shower cubicle, a low-level WC, and a wash hand basin with a sleek mixer tap and cupboard beneath for additional storage. The room is finished with stylish tiled flooring and a smooth plastered ceiling, complete with inset spotlighting to create a bright, airy atmosphere. A heated towel rail adds both luxury and practicality. The double-glazed obscure window to the front aspect ensures privacy while allowing natural light to brighten the space.
Bedroom Four/Study
This well-proportioned bedroom features a double-glazed window to the rear aspect, allowing natural light to fill the space and offering a pleasant view of the garden. The room is carpeted for added comfort and warmth and includes a range of fitted floor-to-ceiling wardrobes, providing ample storage. An airing cupboard, housing the boiler, adds convenience. The smooth plastered ceiling and radiator ensure the room maintains a clean, modern finish while staying cozy and comfortable year-round.
Bedroom Five
This charming bedroom features a double-glazed window to the front aspect, offering lovely glimpses of the estuary. The room is carpeted for warmth and comfort, with a smooth plastered ceiling that complements the modern décor. A radiator ensures the room remains cozy and inviting, making it a perfect retreat.
Family Bathroom
This stylish bathroom features a double-glazed window to the side aspect, fitted with bespoke Plantation shutters for both privacy and a touch of elegance. The modern suite includes a bath with a mixer tap and shower overhead, perfect for relaxing or quick showers. The wash hand basin is complemented by a sleek mixer tap and a vanity unit beneath, offering additional storage. A low-level WC completes the suite. The room boasts tiled flooring for practicality, while the smooth plastered ceiling with inset spotlighting creates a bright, contemporary feel. A heated towel rail adds a luxurious touch and ensures warmth.
Second Floor Landing
The spacious second-floor landing is illuminated by a double-glazed window to the rear aspect, offering lovely views of the estuary. The area is carpeted for warmth and comfort, and the smooth plastered ceiling, with inset spotlighting, creates a clean and modern finish. This landing provides a bright and airy space, connecting the upper floor rooms with ease. Doors lead to:
Bedroom Six
This spacious bedroom features a double-glazed window to the rear aspect, offering stunning estuary views, complemented by double-glazed French doors leading to a Juliet balcony, allowing you to enjoy the scenery. Two Velux windows to the front further enhance the room’s natural light and provide additional estuary views. The room is carpeted for warmth and comfort, with built-in eaves storage and additional drawers, offering practical space for all your belongings. The smooth plastered ceiling, with inset spotlighting, adds a modern touch and creates a bright, inviting atmosphere. A door leads to:
Ensuite For Bedroom Six
This modern en-suite shower room features a double-glazed obscure window to the rear aspect, allowing natural light while maintaining privacy. The suite includes a fully tiled walk-in shower cubicle, a low-level WC, and a wash hand basin with a sleek mixer tap and vanity drawers beneath for additional storage. The room is finished with stylish tiled flooring and a smooth plastered ceiling with inset spotlighting, creating a clean and contemporary look. A heated towel rail adds both luxury and practicality, ensuring comfort throughout.
Bedroom Seven
This charming bedroom features a double-glazed window to the rear aspect, offering beautiful estuary views. The room is carpeted for warmth and comfort, with built-in storage cupboards and additional fitted drawers, providing ample storage space. The smooth plastered ceiling, with inset spotlighting, adds a modern, clean finish. A Velux window to the front allows for extra natural light, further enhancing the brightness and airy feel of the room.
Rear Garden
The property boasts a generously sized west-facing rear garden, offering a perfect blend of space and privacy. At the immediate rear, an attractive porcelain-tiled patio area provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living. The remainder of the garden is predominantly laid to lawn, bordered by raised flower beds and mature trees, enhancing the sense of tranquility. Further decking at the rear of the garden provides an additional space for relaxation, while a charming summer house offers a peaceful retreat. There is also convenient side access leading to the front of the property.
Garage
The garage features durable concrete flooring, providing a solid and practical base for storage or other uses. It is equipped with both power and lighting, offering versatility for various needs such as a workshop, additional storage, or simply a well-lit space for parking.
Front Garden
The front of the property is predominantly paved, offering ample off-street parking for several vehicles. This spacious driveway provides convenient access to the garage, ensuring both functionality and ease of use.
