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3 Bedroom House, Lee Road, Harwich, CO12
Lee Road, Harwich, CO12
Churchwood Stanley
Churchwood Stanley, 2 The Lane
Description
This recently refurbished three-bedroom detached home on Lee Road in Harwich offers a rare opportunity to live just moments from the beautiful seafront. Perfect for those who value both convenience and coastal living, this Victorian-era property has been tastefully updated to combine character with modern comforts, making it ideal for a range of buyers, including first-time purchasers, families, or anyone seeking a serene seaside retreat.
Stepping into the home, you are greeted by a spacious entrance hall, which leads into the bright and airy living room. Here, the bay window allows natural light to flood the room, creating a warm and inviting space perfect for relaxing after a day at the nearby beach. The focal point is a charming fireplace, adding a touch of elegance and comfort. Continuing through the home, the real heart of this property is the open-plan kitchen and dining room, remodeled just last year. This expansive space boasts modern shaker-style units, a large work surface, and room for family gatherings or dinner parties. The dual aspect of this room, with windows to the front and rear, ensures it’s always bathed in natural light, and the contemporary design makes it a joy for cooking and entertaining.
Upstairs, the home offers three well-proportioned bedrooms. The first bedroom, spacious and tranquil, offers partial sea views from the window—a perfect reminder of the home's enviable coastal location. The second and third bedrooms are equally well-sized, making them ideal for guests, children, or even a home office. The newly fitted shower room features stylish teal tiling and a walk-in shower with both rainfall and standard shower heads, providing a modern touch to this classic home.
Outside, the home sits centrally within its corner plot, offering garden spaces on three sides. The front garden is neatly landscaped, with a shingle area and pond providing a peaceful setting, while the rear garden boasts a raised deck area perfect for enjoying the sun. There is also the convenience of off-street parking for one vehicle and an outbuilding for additional storage.
Located just 50 yards from the seafront, this property offers all the benefits of coastal living, with the added convenience of being within walking distance of Dovercourt’s amenities and transport links. Lee Road is an ideal location for families, with nearby parks, schools, and the beach offering a fantastic lifestyle. Commuters will appreciate the proximity to Dovercourt Railway Station, providing direct links to London Liverpool Street in just over 90 minutes.
EPC Rating: D
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Key Features
- A recently refurbished three bedroom detached home within 50 yards of the seafront
- Superb one year old open plan kitchen / diner
- Gas central heating
- Double glazed
- Off street parking on the drive at the side of the home
Property Details
- Property type: House
- Price Per Sq Foot: £321
- Approx Sq Feet: 1,012 sqft
- Property Age Bracket: Victorian (1830 - 1901)
- Council Tax Band: C
Rooms
Entrance Hall
Accessed from the storm porch at the front of the home, the Entrance hall is carpeted and provides you access through to the open plan kitchen / diner at the rear of the home and to the bay fronted living room immediately to your right. Carpeted stairs lead you up to the first floor with excellent storage beneath.
Kitchen / Diner
7.43m x 3.63m
An impressive hub of the home (formerly two rooms having been opened into one in 2022), the kitchen / diner is dual aspect with windows front and back and is finished with a charming array of cream fronted shaker units with cupboards and drawers beneath a square edge work surface, tile splash back and matching wall mounted cabinets. Plumbing is available for a washing machine under the counter beside the sink that lies by the window to the rear elevation and cooking appliances include an elevctric oven and grill beneath a five ring induction hob and extractor hood. There is plenty of space for a tall fridge /freezer and a door to the rear leads outside. The newly fitted wall mounted gas fired boiler is conveniently tucked away in a cupboard here.
Living room
3.69m x 3.62m
A bright and airy living room characterised by it's hexagonal bay window to the front elevation. The focal point of this carpeted room is the central fireplace with electric fire.
Landing
Carpeted with a window to the front elevation, providing access to all three first floor bedrooms and to the shower room.
First bedroom
3.63m x 3.68m
Almost perfectly square, the first bedroom is well proportioned and dual aspect with a box bay window to the side and a further window to the rear with a partial sea view.
Second bedroom
3.95m x 3.63m
Found at the front of the home, this carpeted double bedroom has a window to the front elevation.
Third bedroom
2.08m x 3.65m
A carpeted third bedroom with window to the rear elevation.
Shower room
1.44m x 2.58m
Smartly fitted the shower room has attractive teal tile splash backs and a large walk in shower cubicle with thermostatic shower tap and the choice of standar or rainfall shower heads. Here there is a heated towel rail, WC, pedestal hand wash basin, extractor fan and an opaque glazed window to the side.
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Outside Spaces
Garden
The home sits centrally within its corner plot with gardens that wrap around three of its elevations. At the front there is a driveway providing off street parking and between this area and a good expanse of lawn is a shingle laid area with a pond. The rear garden is accessed from the kitchen or from the lawned area of garden. Here there is a useful outbuilding and a raised deck area.
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Lee Road in Dovercourt, Harwich is an excellent residential location, offering a balance of peaceful living near the coast while being closely connected to essential amenities. One of the key advantages of living on Lee Road is its proximity to Dovercourt High Street, which is less than 10 minutes' walk away. The high street provides residents with a variety of shops, cafes, and essential services such as pharmacies and supermarkets, ensuring that everything you need is close at hand. Transport connections from Lee Road are a strong benefit for commuters and travelers alike. Dovercourt Railway Station, located only a few hundred feet from the high street, is part of the Mayflower Line. It provides direct rail links to London Liverpool Street in just over 90 minutes, making it a great choice for those who work in the city but prefer a quieter, coastal home. For local transport, frequent buses serve the surrounding areas, making it easy to get to nearby towns like Harwich, Manningtree, and Colchester. The surrounding area is ideal for families and those who enjoy outdoor activities. Dovercourt offers several parks, including Cliff Park and Bobbit's Hole, which are perfect for walking, picnicking, and enjoying the seaside views. Dovercourt Beach is also nearby, offering residents a lovely spot to relax or take part in water activities. Educationally, Dovercourt offers well-regarded schools such as Harwich and Dovercourt High School, which is easily accessible from Lee Road. Overall, Lee Road provides an appealing combination of coastal living, convenience, and connectivity, making it a fantastic place to call home. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat near the sea or a well-connected spot for commuting, this area ticks all the boxes.
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