*NO ONWARD CHAIN* Set in the heart of Southminster within walking distance to all local amenities including doctors surgery, post office, school and railway station is this quaint, yet substantially sized character cottage. The property is believed to date back originally to the mid 1600's, is Grade II Listed and was previously a commercial premises prior to being converted to full residential use in 2004. The property offers a substantial amount of character and period features befitting the era from which it was built with exposed beams and redbrick fireplaces. The property does require some improvement/modernisation but offers wonderfully sized living accommodation with an impressive 30' living/dining/family room leading to a kitchen and family bathroom. The first floor then offers a landing with access to two substantially sized double bedrooms and a dressing room. Externally, the property enjoys a good sized rear garden. High interest is expected for this most individual of properties, so an early inspection is strongly advised. Energy Rating D.

First Floor: -

Landing: - Access to loft space, staircase down to ground floor, doors to:

Bedroom 1: - 5.08m x 3.18m (16'8 x 10'5 ) - Sash window to front, radiator, exposed wood floorboards, exposed beams.

Bedroom 2: - 4.85m > 3.78m x 2.62m (15'11 > 12'5 x 8'7 ) - Window to rear, radiator.

Dressing Room: - 3.45m > 2.59m x 1.50m (11'4 > 8'6 x 4'11 ) - Fitted wardrobes, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, recess housing boiler.

Ground Floor: -

Living/Dining/Family Room - 9.25m + bays x 5.08m (30'4 + bays x 16'8 ) - Two obscure glazed windows to front, sash window and part glazed entrance door to rear, 2 radiators, 2 built in storage cupboards, exposed brick fireplaces, one with inset multi fuel burner, exposed beams throughout, staircase to first floor, wood effect floor, door to:

Kitchen: - 3.73m x 2.36m (12'3 x 7'9 ) - Part glazed entrance door to side, 2 windows to side, radiator, range of wall and base mounted storage units, space and plumbing for fridge/freezer, washing machine and cooker, part tiled walls, exposed wood floorboards, door to:

Family Bathroom: - 2.41m x 1.70m (7'11 x 5'7 ) - Obscure glazed window to side, radiator, 3 piece white suite comprising corner panelled bath with shower over, close coupled WC and wash hand basin set on vanity unit with tiled splashback and storage cupboard, part tiled walls, tiled floor.

Exterior - Rear Garden: - Commencing with a shingled area leading up to remainder where first is a paved seating area which then leads to a lawned garden with gated area at rear housing shed.

Additional Information: - This property is being sold freehold, is Grade II Listed and is Council Tax Band C.

Southminster: - Southminster is a thriving village benefiting from its rail links into London Liverpool Street Station. The village offers a local primary school, day nursery and pre-school whilst schooling for older children is available in the nearby towns of Burnham-on-Crouch, Maldon and South Woodham Ferrers. There is a local park with an establish tennis club and various sports and social clubs. Shopping facilities include 3 convenience stores, a post office, traditional butcher, coffee shop, hairdressers, doctor's surgery, pharmacy, vet, takeaways and public houses.

Agents Note: - These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All measurements are approximate. No responsibility is accepted as to the accuracy of these particulars or statements made by our staff concerning the above property. We have not tested any apparatus or equipment therefore cannot verify that they are in good working order. Any intending purchaser must satisfy themselves as to the correctness of such statements within these particulars. All negotiations to be conducted through Church and Hawes. No enquiries have been made with the local authorities pertaining to planning permission or building regulations. Any buyer should seek verification from their legal representative or surveyor.