A “GORGEOUS” and historic three-bedroom house at Shoebury Garrison - just metres away from the iconic clock tower - is up for sale at £1.25million.
The Victorian Guard House was initially built as the cell block for the garrison in 1856 and sits directly next to the iconic clock tower.
In 1849, the south Shoebury site was bought by the Board of Ordnance to use as an artillery testing and practice range before becoming a permanent station in 1854.
Following the closure of the Old Ranges in 1998 the old garrison land and buildings were sold and converted for housing.
Home Estate Agents have now put the Grade II listed building on sale, saying it has been “beautifully transformed into a gorgeous family home”.
The living accommodation starts with a grand entrance hall which boasts impressively high ceilings at 11 ft 6. It has double glazed sash windows, bespoke fitted plantation shutters, French oak wood flooring, three radiators, glazed double doors to the main living room, along with a further door to bedroom number three.
Bedroom three also serves as a potential office space and has access to a separate utility room.
A “fabulous” dual aspect lounge and dining room boasts a similarly impressive ceiling height. The modern fitted kitchen and breakfast room offers an array of built-in appliances. It also has a modern sink unit with a mixer tap, inset into a range of quartz work surfaces with an abundance of cupboards and drawers beneath.
At the back of the property is the original cell block, which now boasts a spacious inner hall with two large double bedrooms. They include a master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, an additional luxury shower room and a walk-in airing cupboard.
Outside, the home benefits from wrap around gardens with a “beautiful” walled rear garden. From the kitchen, residents can access a further courtyard area to the side, making it the ideal space for outside dining. There is also a detached garage located to the rear along with additional off-street parking for two vehicles.
The Guard House is situated on Chapel Road ideally located for some of the area’s award-winning Blue Flag beaches. Links to nearby c2c railway stations also provide access to London Fenchurch Street.
To view, visit https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/144781976#/?channel=RES_BUY
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