Rayleigh Avenue

Guide Price £600,000 - £650,000

This is a truly unique opportunity to acquire a large detached bungalow on Rayleigh Avenue, Leigh-on-Sea, offering versatile 4/5 bedroom accommodation and outstanding potential for a buyer looking to create something very special. Originally two separate bungalows, the property has been combined to form one expansive home, resulting in a layout that is both generous and highly flexible.

The accommodation lends itself perfectly to a growing family, multi-generational living or anyone seeking adaptable space that can evolve with their lifestyle. Whether you require multiple bedrooms, additional reception space, a home office or hobby room, this home offers the footprint to make it work.

A standout feature is the stunning rear garden, which is beautifully unoverlooked and gives the property a real sense of privacy and tranquillity. Combined with the scale of the bungalow itself, the outside space only adds to the feeling that this is a home full of opportunity.

For buyers with vision, the potential here is clear. There is superb scope to modernise, enhance and further develop the property over time, subject to the relevant planning consents, making this not just a spacious home for today but an exciting long-term investment for the future.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: F

Room Measurements

Ground Floor Lounge/Diner – 18'6" x 10'9" Kitchen – 14'3" x 9'5" Conservatory – 10'0" x 8'0" Sitting Room – 14'3" x 10'5" Bedroom/Study – 11'7" x 10'4" Bedroom – 11'2" x 8'5" Bedroom – 14'5" x 10'5" Additional room – 8'5" x 7'6" Bathroom – 9'9" x 5'10" Shower Room – 8'5" x 5'10" First Floor Bedroom – 9'8" x 9'6" Bedroom – 10'4" x 9'5" Floor Area Ground Floor – approximately 1300 sq ft First Floor – approximately 278 sq ft Total Floor Area – approximately 1578 sq ft

Interior

From the moment you step inside, the impressive scale of this home is clear. Originally two bungalows, it offers a rare and versatile layout ideal for a range of lifestyles. A welcoming entrance hall leads to a central lobby with stairs to the first floor. To the rear, the spacious lounge/diner provides ample room for seating and dining, with sliding doors opening into the conservatory overlooking the mature rear garden. The kitchen is fitted in a classic style with good storage and worktop space. To the front, a separate sitting room offers further flexibility and could serve as an additional bedroom, supporting the home’s 4/5 bedroom potential. The ground floor also includes further adaptable rooms, a study, family bathroom and separate shower room. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms with useful eaves storage. Well maintained throughout, the property is ready to move into whilst still offering scope to update and personalise.

Exterior

Externally, this home is equally impressive. Set well back from the road, the broad frontage provides a strong sense of presence, while a substantial gravel driveway offers generous off-street parking for several vehicles. To the rear, the garden is a standout feature, beautifully established with a sweeping lawn, mature shrubs, shaped borders and a choice of seating areas that create a peaceful and picturesque setting. Carefully maintained, it offers a wonderful balance of openness and privacy. A key advantage is that the garden is unoverlooked from behind, with a tree-lined backdrop adding to the secluded feel. This makes it ideal for entertaining, relaxing or enjoying a quieter outdoor lifestyle. There are also useful outbuildings and garden structures already in place, with the size of the plot offering further potential for future enhancement.

Location

Located on the highly sought-after Eastwood side of Leigh-on-Sea, Rayleigh Avenue is ideally placed for buyers seeking a balance of privacy and everyday convenience. Rayleigh Road is close by, offering a wide selection of local amenities including shops, cafés, restaurants, pharmacies and health services, while Morrisons and Lidl are both within easy reach for larger grocery shops. For outdoor enjoyment, Eastwood Park is nearby with excellent recreational facilities, and Cherry Orchard Jubilee Country Park provides a scenic setting for walks and leisure. The area is also well connected for commuters, with Rayleigh Road serving as a key route between Eastwood, Rayleigh and Southend. Bus services including the 9, 20, 25 and X30 provide links to Rayleigh Station, while the 23 connects to Leigh-on-Sea.

School Catchments

This property is ideally positioned for families, with Grove Wood Primary School, Edwards Hall Primary School, The Eastwood Academy and The FitzWimarc School all nearby, making it a strong choice for buyers wanting access to well-regarded local schooling. Westcliff Grammar Schools are also within easy reach.