4 bed detached house for sale

Rhoda Road, Benfleet SS7

Dating from 1902 and occupying an impressive 1.5-acre south-facing plot backing onto woodland, this substantial country residence presents a rare opportunity to acquire a home of considerable character, privacy and versatility.

The property has evolved over time while retaining the charm and proportions of its period origins. A substantial extension was added, creating generous and flexible accommodation perfectly suited to modern family life, multigenerational living and entertaining. A self-contained ground-floor Annex includes a bedroom, sitting room with kitchen, conservatory and a wet room. It benefits from flexible access, including connections through the main kitchen and lounge, allowing the space to function either independently or as part of the main residence.

The principal accommodation provides four bedrooms in total, with three bedrooms and the family bathroom arranged on the first floor. The ground floor offers an elegant sequence of three reception rooms, including a living room with bay window and dining space, a further reception/home office and the open-plan family room. Features include oak doors, exposed brickwork and feature fireplaces. At the heart of the home, the kitchen/breakfast room has been comprehensively fitted with quartz worktops, Hisense built-in appliances complemented by exposed timbers and a vaulted ceiling. This room offers space for all the family featuring a breakfast bar/island and separate utility room.

The property occupies approximately 1.5 acres of private grounds, with a wonderful south-facing aspect and a backdrop of mature woodland to the rear. The established setting provides an exceptional degree of privacy and creates a genuine country-house atmosphere. The grounds are accessed through secure gates and offer extensive parking, while the orientation of the house has been altered so that the principal frontage now faces the expansive lawned area, creating an impressive and peaceful approach to the property.

A collection of timber outbuildings further enhances the property's versatility. Currently used for storage, the largest is equipped with electricity, heating and internet connectivity, making it ideally suited to conversion into a home office, studio, gym or other ancillary space, subject to any necessary consents.

The property is fully gated and secure, with comprehensive CCTV and alarm systems installed throughout. The principal vehicle access and parking are positioned to the rear of the property, with access into the house conveniently provided via the kitchen.

Combining more than a century of history with substantial accommodation, a versatile annex, extensive grounds and a remarkable degree of privacy, this is a country home with genuine presence and scope.

For those seeking a substantial period home with space, privacy and potential, this remarkable residence offers an increasingly rare opportunity to create an exceptional country lifestyle within its own private setting.

The location is sought-after within easy reach of Boyce Hill Golf Club, Hadleigh Castle Country Park, access to Southend Airport, main road links to London and rail services from Benfleet approx. One mile away (London Fenchurch Street).

South Benfleet has very few houses left that can boast this kind of acreage and beautiful setting. Danebury has only been sold three times in the past 60+ years and it sits completely central within its 1.5 acres of open lawned grounds and mature trees.