Property description

A rare opportunity to rent this distinctive three/four bedroom house situated in the picturesque town of Burnham on Crouch. Thorne House is located at the end of the former Coastguard cottages. Originally built in 1886 for the chief officer of the Coastguard, Thorne House maintains many of its original features and period charm. The current owners have continued with a programme of sympathetic upgrades whilst maintaining the unique character of the house. Available from first week of April call Abbotts Lettings Chelmsford to view.

A rare opportunity to rent this distinctive three/four bedroom house situated in the picturesque town of Burnham on Crouch. Thorne House is located at the end of the former Coastguard cottages. Originally built in 1886 for the chief officer of the Coastguard. Situated within the conservation area on a mature corner plot. Thorne House maintains many of its original features and period charm. The current owners have continued with a programme of sympathetic upgrades whilst maintaining the unique character of the house. The cottage is just short stroll to the town centre, the quay and ten minute walk to the station.

Accommodation comprises:-

Newly fitted kitchen with centre island housing hob and breakfast seating area - oak fronted hand painted units, locally handcrafted bespoke Iroko worktops, five burner Neff gas hob, neff double electric oven, integrated Neff dishwasher, American style fridge freezer, 8kg washer dryer, engineered hardwood flooring, sash window overlooking side garden and double sash windows overlooking rear garden, original copper wash pot, hand water pump (now relocated), door to rear garden (4.92m x 4.46m)

Spacious lounge, double sash windows overlooking side garden, exposed floorboards, original fireplace, wood burning stove (5.0m x 3.45m) Leading to dining area, bay sash window overlooking front garden, feature (original) fireplace (4.52m x 3.04m)

Former watch room off dining area - can be used as office/snug/occasional bedroom - double sash windows overlooking front garden, feature fireplace, door to side garden (3.32m x 2.94m)

From the hallway there is a downstairs cloakroom and stairs leading to the first and second floors:-

To the first floor are double bedrooms, the first large double bedroom has sash windows to front (3.02m x 4.97m) and second double bedroom has sash window to rear (3.42m x 2.87m), with walk-in cupboard.

The family bathroom is on this floor comprising of bath, shower, wash hand basin, wc, sash window to rear, fitted full height cupboard (3.42m x 2.10m)

The property is being let with curtains, blinds and light fittings to remain.

To the rear exterior is the walled garden with well stocked beds, shrubs, trees including a much admired collection of Magnolias, fruit trees including fig, cherry (ornamental), apple and crab-apple. There is off street parking for two car with a double length garage, up and over door, power supply. Two further outhouses (one with power)
Greenhouse and Log store. Outside hot and cold tap and a gardener is provided in the rent and will tend to the garden in the growing months.

History

This property oozes history and character below are some interesting facts:-

The Burnham coastguard members and their families were originally housed aboard HMS Kangaroo before being relocated to the purpose built (1886) Coastguard cottages in Silver Road

The chief officer's accommodation was either built separately or, as is the case with Thorne House, placed at the end of a row of terraced houses. The chief officer's house often (as is the case with Thorne House) contained
a 'watch room' with separate access, unconnected to the residence (now connected). These rooms were used to store arms and ammunition, signaling and observation equipment. It was also the place from which Coastguards were mustered and orders issued.

Property Features :

• Avaliable from April 1st
• Distinctive Chief Coastguard cottage built 1886
• Three/ four bedrooms over three floors
• Recently fitted bespoke kitchen & breakfast room
• Lounge/ diner with wood burner feature fireplace