£1.3m home with private sun terrace and swimming pool on market in Rochford
Set behind private gates on Ashingdon Road, the six-bedroom, five-bathroom house is described as offering an "exceptional living space, thoughtfully designed for luxurious modern living".
A central feature of the property is the open-plan kitchen and living room, which includes porcelain tiles, a marble island, integrated appliances, and floor-to-ceiling sliding doors.
The stunning, spacious kitchen area (Image: Niche Homes / Zoopla)
According to the listing, these open onto the rear garden and provide "incredible views over the neighbouring greenbelt fields".
The adjoining lounge area is carpeted in a modern grey palette and features a paneled media wall, floor-to-ceiling windows, and French doors to the garden.
The listing describes a "bold feature TV wall" and a "stylish radiator" in this space too.
A formal living room, a second reception room with garden access, and a utility/laundry room are also located on the ground floor.
One the reception rooms at the home (Image: Niche Homes / Zoopla)
Three bedrooms are situated on this level, which the listing suggests could be used for guests or extended family.
A formal living room, a second reception room with garden access, and a utility/laundry room are also located on the ground floor.
Three bedrooms are situated on this level, which the listing suggests could be used for guests or extended family.
A very spacious master bedroom with an incredible view (Image: Niche Homes / Zoopla)
Upstairs, the primary bedroom suite has double doors leading to a private sun terrace.
The suite includes two walk-in wardrobes, an en-suite bathroom with twin vanities and a double shower, and a marble-clad dressing area with a central bathtub and skylight.
Two more double bedrooms on the upper floor each have their own en-suite bathrooms, built-in storage, and views over the gardens.
Parking is provided by an integrated garage.
Beneath the house, a 40ft container has full planning permission for use as storage, described as "a highly practical addition, ideal for long-term or seasonal items".
The incredible view from the open-plan kitchen (Image: Niche Homes / Zoopla)
The landscaped rear garden features a heated swimming pool with an integrated hot tub, a patio area, and a summer house with a bespoke bar and games area.
Views from the garden overlook greenbelt fields, which the listing claims make it "the perfect outdoor retreat".
The property is being marketed with a guide price of £1,300,000.
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