5 Bed Semi-Detached House, Planning Permission, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 8HX £600,000

• Fully renovated five-bedroom semi-detached home on sought-after Balstonia Drive, Stanford-le-Hope—stylish, spacious, and ready to move in. +
• Inviting entrance hallway that sets the tone for a warm, welcoming family home. +
• Lovely lounge with feature wood panelling, shutters, and statement fireplace—perfect for cosy nights or your next Netflix binge. +
• Large dining room with matching wood panelling, ideal for Sunday roasts, dinner parties, or Instagram-worthy family gatherings. +
• Stunning Wren-designed kitchen/diner/family room spanning the full width of the house, featuring Quartz worktops, integrated appliances, and breakfast bar island—your dream cooking and entertaining hu +
• Convenient ground-floor utility room keeping laundry and chores out of sight but close at hand, plus a handy WC for guests. Four generously sized first-floor bedrooms, two with fitted wardrobes, alon +
• Four generously sized first-floor bedrooms, two with fitted wardrobes, alongside a stylish family bathroom with corner bath. +
• Master bedroom with modern en-suite shower room, providing a private retreat after a long day. +
• Second-floor huge fifth bedroom—perfect as a guest suite, home office, playroom, or your personal creative space. +
• Bonus features include driveway parking with EV charger and garage with electric remote-controlled door, combining convenience, security, and a little future-proofing. +

GUIDE PRICE £600,000 - £650,000.

This stunning five-bedroom semi-detached home on Balstonia Drive, Stanford-le-Hope, has been fully renovated by the current owners and beautifully presented throughout, combining contemporary finishes with stylish character features.

Step inside via the inviting entrance hallway and you’ll immediately notice the attention to detail. The lovely lounge features elegant wood panelling, window shutters and a striking feature fireplace, creating a warm and welcoming space for family life or cosy evenings in. Adjacent, the large dining room also boasts wood panelling, offering the perfect spot for Sunday roasts or family celebrations.

At the heart of the home is the stunning kitchen/diner/family room, spanning the full width of the property. Designed by Wren, it features Quartz worktops, integrated appliances and a breakfast bar island, creating a bright, sociable hub for cooking, entertaining, or perfecting your Instagram-worthy brunch shots. Completing the ground floor layout are a useful ground-floor WC and a convenient utility room, keeping everyday chores out of sight but close at hand.

Upstairs, the first floor offers four generously sized bedrooms, two with fitted wardrobes, alongside a contemporary family bathroom featuring a corner bath. The master bedroom enjoys its own modern en-suite shower room. The second floor hosts a huge fifth bedroom, ideal as a guest suite, home office, playroom, or whatever your heart desires.

Outside, the property continues to impress with a wonderful rear garden, complete with an Indian sandstone patio seating area and a versatile outbuilding currently used as a gym—perfect for workouts, hobbies, or even a games room or summerhouse. The front of the home offers driveway parking with an EV charger and a garage with an electric remote-control door, combining practicality with modern convenience.

A gorgeous family home full of style, space and character, ready for you to move in and make your own. This is more than just a house—it’s the backdrop for your next chapter, your next party, and maybe even your next TikTok. Book your viewing today and imagine the possibilities.

Stanford-le-Hope is a friendly and well-connected Essex town that blends suburban calm with everyday convenience. Loved by commuters, it offers direct rail services into London Fenchurch Street while also sitting close to major road links including the A13—making travel a breeze whether you're heading into the city or exploring the coast.

Families are well-catered for with a choice of popular local schools, leafy parks and plenty of outdoor spaces, including nearby Thameside nature reserves perfect for weekend walks. The town centre provides a useful mix of independent shops, cafés, supermarkets and everyday amenities, giving the area a community feel with everything within easy reach.

Neighbouring towns such as Chafford Hundred, Basildon and Grays offer additional retail and leisure options, while Lakeside Shopping Centre is only a short drive away for big-name stores, dining and entertainment.

Quiet, convenient and well-connected, Stanford-le-Hope continues to attract those seeking a balanced lifestyle with great transport links and a welcoming community atmosphere.

THE SMALL PRINT:

Council Tax Band: D
Local Authority: Thurrock

We’ve done our homework, but we aren’t fortune tellers. We haven’t poked the boiler, flicked the switches, or tested every light bulb. Nothing here counts as a contract or statement of fact—get your solicitor to check all the serious stuff, like tenure, parking, planning permission, building regs, and all that jazz!

Measurements? Guides only. Floorplans? Handy, but not perfectly to scale. Travelling far? Call first—clarification is free, petrol is not.

AML Checks - Law says we must run one. £60 + VAT per buyer. Tiny toll, big compliance.

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