Doric Avenue

Guide Price £600,000 - £650,000 Gilbert & Rose are delighted to present this substantial and rarely available family home in the sought-after Doric Avenue, Hawkwell, Rochford. Set on an exceptional plot, this property offers the kind of space, flexibility and outdoor potential that is becoming increasingly hard to find in this location.

Arranged across two floors, the home provides generous accommodation throughout, making it ideal for growing families, multi-generational living or buyers looking for adaptable space. The layout includes multiple reception areas, a spacious kitchen/diner, five bedrooms, a dressing room, en-suite, family bathroom and shower room, creating a practical and versatile home that can easily evolve with modern family life.

Externally, the property continues to impress with a large rear garden, extensive decking, mature boundaries, offering superb scope for entertaining, relaxing and family use. With its impressive plot, flexible layout and highly desirable setting, this is a standout opportunity in one of Rochford’s established residential locations.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: D

Room Measurements

Ground Floor Kitchen/Breakfast Room 17'7" x 13'7" Lounge/Diner 20'4" x 12'9" Sitting Room 12'8" x 9'0" Bedroom 13'10" x 12'8" Bedroom 10'6" x 9'7" Bathroom 9'8" x 7'0" Garage 18'4" x 8'3" First Floor Bedroom 15'4" x 14'4" Bedroom 14'4" x 10'6" Bedroom 14'4" x 10'6" Dressing Room 7'4" x 6'0" Ensuite 7'4" x 4'7" Shower Room 6'3" x 5'8" Total floor area: approximately 2,043 sq ft.

Interior

The property opens into a welcoming entrance hall, immediately giving a sense of space and flexibility. The ground floor is well suited to family life, offering a generous front lounge/diner, a further sitting room to the rear, and a spacious kitchen/diner that forms the natural hub of the home. The kitchen features warm wood cabinetry, tiled flooring, ample worktop space and direct access towards the garden, making it ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Two bedrooms and a family bathroom are also positioned on the ground floor, creating excellent versatility for guests, home working, multi-generational living or additional reception space. Upstairs, there are three further bedrooms, including a superb principal bedroom with dressing room and en-suite, alongside a shower room serving the remaining bedrooms.

Exterior

Externally, the property benefits from an exceptional rear garden measuring approximately 100ft in length, making it one of the home’s standout features. The garden offers a generous lawn, mature boundaries, and spacious decking areas, creating distinct zones for seating, entertaining, and outdoor dining. The garden itself provides a rare sense of scale and openness for the location, making it ideal for families, keen gardeners, or buyers seeking substantial outdoor space. The property also benefits from an integral garage, offering useful storage, parking potential, or scope for future adaptation, subject to the necessary permissions.

Location

Doric Avenue is a quiet and established residential road within the Hawkwell/Rochford area, offering a peaceful setting while remaining close to everyday amenities. Rochford town centre is within easy reach and provides a selection of shops, cafés, pubs, restaurants and essential services, with further retail and leisure options available in nearby Hockley, Rayleigh and Southend. For commuters, Rochford railway station offers convenient links towards Southend, Wickford, Shenfield and London Liverpool Street, while local road connections provide access across South East Essex. The area is also well served by green spaces, including nearby parks, playing fields and countryside walks, with Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country Park offering extensive open space for walking and family time outdoors.

School Catchments

The property is well placed for a selection of regarded local schools, including Holt Farm Junior School, The King Edmund School and Greensward Academy. With primary and secondary education available across the surrounding Rochford, Ashingdon and Hockley areas, the home presents an appealing option for families seeking established schooling nearby.

Agents Notes

The property benefits from a boarded loft, with accessible eaves storage running the full length of the home. Additional features include full gas central heating throughout and a multi-fuel log/coal burner located in the lounge.