Waterside Cottages – A Rare and Charming Coastal Retreat on the Cusp of Benfleet

Perfectly positioned on the cusp of Benfleet, Waterside Cottages is a truly rare opportunity to acquire a character-filled semi-detached home in a desirable coastal setting. Situated on the peaceful outskirts of Canvey Island and just moments from Benfleet railway station, this delightful property benefits from both tranquility and excellent transport links, including direct access to major motor routes.

Steeped in local history, Waterside Cottages is one of a row of just six original cottages, once used as tied homes for local farmworkers—making it a unique slice of the area's rural heritage.

This enchanting cottage brims with period charm, featuring an inviting living room complete with a traditional brick fireplace and beautifully preserved wooden doors. The kitchen retains its original design, harmonising perfectly with the rest of the home, and boasts a pitched roof that enhances its cosy, cottage feel.

To the rear, a large conservatory provides a bright and versatile space for year-round enjoyment. The ground floor also includes a WC and a flexible additional room, ideal as a third bedroom, second living area, or home office—complete with its own small sunroom for added light and relaxation.

Upstairs, the original three-bedroom layout has been reconfigured to create two spacious bedrooms, a generous family bathroom, and well-planned storage throughout the upper level.

Outside, the charm continues with a beautiful, expansive garden that backs onto open marshland, offering scenic views and a sense of privacy and seclusion. Mature pear trees and other established planting create a peaceful, country atmosphere. The property also benefits from solar panels and a private driveway with space for four or more vehicles.

Combining heritage, charm, and practicality in a highly sought-after location, Waterside Cottages offers a rare chance to own a piece of Canvey’s rural past with all the benefits of modern connectivity. Viewing is highly recommended to truly appreciate what this special home has to offer.

Porch
A hardwood entrance door with obscured glazed insets gives access to a porch that has a textured ceiling, two further glazed windows to two aspects, a wood door giving access to the hallway, and tiled flooring.
Hallway
Flat plastered ceiling, turned staircase to first floor, radiator, part carpet and wood flooring, doors off to the lounge, cloakroom and third-floor bedroom three.
Cloakroom
Textured ceiling, obscured UPVC double glazed window to the front, wall mounted boiler, wood flooring, radiator, two piece white suite comprising push flush wc, wall mounted sink with chrome taps.
Lounge
15.0ft x 21.5ft
21'6" x 15'0"
Superb-sized lounge, flat plastered ceiling with feature beams, UPVC double glazed window to the front, two radiators, feature brick-built fireplace with shelving, door to kitchen, door to conservatory, two doors to two large store cupboards, tiled flooring.
Rear Garden
As previously mentioned a much larger than average garden that backs onto open farmland, commencing with a paved patio area with lawn, various established bedding areas with shrubs, plants, etc, to the rear of the garden is a decked area, a block paved pathway which leads round to the side garden which leads to a shed, fencing to boundaries, gate giving access to the front of the property, outside tap and lighting.
Front Garden
Has a large hardstanding frontage and driveway with established hedging and shrubs, fenced to boundaries.
Agents Note
We understand the property has a cesspit and costs approximately £260.00 to be cleared and serviced annually.
Conservatory
10.92ft x 16.75ft
16'9" x 10'11"
has a sloping perspex roof with UPVC double glazed windows to two aspects, UPVC double glazed opening doors giving access to the garden, radiator, tiled floor.
Ground Floor Third Bedroom
8.92ft x 10.92ft
10'11" x 8'11"
Excellent sized room which could be utilised as an office or a dining room, textured ceiling, UPVC double glazed French doors with UPVC double glazed windows on either side giving access to the second conservatory, radiator, wood flooring.
Conservatory (Second)
5.83ft x 9.17ft
9'2" x 5'10"
This has a sloping perspex roof, UPVC double-glazed French doors to the rear giving access to the garden with further UPVC window to side, tiled floor.
First Floor Landing
Has flat plastered ceiling, loft hatch, UPVC double glazed window to side, doors off to the accommodation, carpet.
Bedroom One
9.42ft x 15.75ft
15'9" x 9'5"
Superb-sized double bedroom with flat plastered ceiling, two UPVC double glazed windows to the front, two built-in wardrobes, two radiators, carpet.
Bedroom Two
10.08ft x 11.67ft
11'8" x 10'1"
Textured ceiling, UPVC double-glazed window to rear, radiator, wallpaper decoration, built-in wardrobe, carpet.
Bathroom
8.92ft x 8.33ft
8'4" x 8'11"
A superb sized room which has a papered ceiling, UPVC double glazed window to rear, feature radiator plus chrome heated towel rail, attractive tiling to walls, tiling to floor, four piece white suite comprising of a lever handled wc, panelled bath with chrome mixer taps, sink with chrome mixer taps inset into a large vanity unit, shower tray with glass screens and doors, wall mounted chrome shower.