£1.6m home where buyers can customise the interior hits the market in south Essex
A five-bedroom detached house in south Essex has hit the market with the option for buyers to personalise the interior before completion.
Listed at £1,600,000, the newly built property on Westley Road, Langdon Hills, is described as an "exceptional new build" and is currently under construction, with completion expected in early autumn.
According to the listing by Binks and Brown, buyers can choose their own fixtures, finishes, and design touches, or opt for the developers to complete the home to the same standard as the neighbouring house.
Arranged across four floors, the home includes an open-plan kitchen and living area that extends across the rear of the property.
The proposed open-plan kitchen space (Image: Binks and Brown / Zoopla)
The listing states this space is "perfect for entertaining".
The basement level provides a dedicated cinema room, while the upper floors boast the bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom or shower room.
The listing describes the bedrooms as "spacious" and arranged across the upper floors.
Located in the Langdon Hills area, the property is positioned in a semi-rural setting with access to local amenities and transport links.
The proposed cinema room (Image: Binks and Brown / Zoopla)
Langdon Hills Country Park, which covers over 400 acres, is within walking distance, and the listing highlights views of the Thames Estuary from the park.
Laindon Railway Station is nearby, providing connections into London.
At the front, the house features a driveway with space for off-street parking.
One of the proposed bedrooms (Image: Binks and Brown / Zoopla)
A rear garden is described as "beautifully designed" and is intended to extend the kitchen and living area outdoors.
The listing says the property offers a "turn-key opportunity" for buyers seeking a new home without the need to manage planning or construction.
According to the listing, the developers are known for "meticulous attention to detail".
One of the proposed bathrooms (Image: Binks and Brown / Zoopla)
A spokesman for Binks and Brown wrote: "Finding the perfect plot, navigating planning approvals, and selecting builders all the hard work has been done for you.
"This is a rare "turn-key" opportunity to acquire a brand-new home in a thriving location, with the freedom to make it your own.
"Don't miss the chance to create your dream home in this prime Langdon Hills setting. Contact us today to arrange a viewing."
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