Beautiful UK Houses – The South East of Essex

There are some beautiful locations across the UK, with some amazing homes to match. In this post, we’ll be looking at one of the most stunning places in Essex. Read our post below for more info.

There are some unique and beautiful places to live in the UK. Come rain or shine, there are some truly picturesque places to plant your roots in England. In this post, we’ll be looking at one of the most stunning places in all of Essex. Because Essex is not just about Towie…

We’ll be looking at Thorpe Bay, situated in the South East of Essex, right near the coast. It’s home to some of the most beautiful properties, both near the beach and not. All of the homes pictured in this article are houses for sale in Thorpe Bay – so you can snap up these properties if you fancy relocating to the sunny South East. We’ll be showing you some stunning properties in Thorpe Bay, to meet most budgets. Here are some of our favourite Essex homes for sale in the Thorpe Bay area.

Features of Thorpe Bay

Thorpe Bay, located near the coast in the South East of Essex, is a beautiful and stunning area. With its own golf course, this area attracts city working, golf fanatics to watch and play on the huge course. For those that are passionate about the sea side, Thorpe Bay is located near the large and sandy East Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in the UK. It has a collection of amazing beach side huts, which are in high demand. It is just 4 miles away from Southend, a busy town full of shops, restaurants and fun activities. Thorpe Bay is one of the pricier areas of Essex, with properties priced from around £300,000 and upwards. With easy access to London, this area is a prime location for city workers who want to commute – the train gets into central London in just under an hour!

  1. 3 Bedroom Apartment

We’re starting off fairly small, with a lovely 3 bedroom flat situated in Thorpe Bay. Priced at £365,000, this property is not for the first-time buyer, however it’s a great property for a small family looking to move to the area. Although it is not too cheap, the area is beautiful and a lovely community to be a part of. For the golf fanatics, this property is located within the view of the golf course, so you can watch the golf whenever you feel like. The property has a communal garden, as well as parking and a garage too. With a master bedroom and two other rooms, this home is ideal for smaller families to plant their roots. You couldn’t choose a nicer area to have your new home.

  1. 3 Bedroom Detached Bungalow

For those that do like to be beside the sea side, this next property may be the one for you. This bungalow is in close proximity to the beach, so when the weather is hot it’s only a short journey to the cool sea. Situated in a cul de sac, this home is a great place to escape the noise of a busy town or city, and whilst still living close by. Again, this particular property is great for a smaller family looking to settle outside of a big city. If you love the beach and love a peaceful area, this home may be ideal for you. Priced at £500,000, this property again is not cheap. However, with the features of a large off-road drive way and large back garden, this property can be the perfect new home for a smaller family.

  1. 4 Bedroom Detached House

This is 4-bedroom detached house is another stunning property for sale in the Thorpe Bay area. Priced at £850,000, this home is great for a slightly larger family to make their own. Like with most of the properties in Thorpe Bay, it is situated close to the beach and the golf course – being only a short drive away. This home is great for entertaining guests, as it is a large home with many rooms to have guests over. This particular property is located in the Burges Estate, an exclusive area with some of the most beautiful and largest houses in all of the South East of Essex. With one main bathroom and 3 private ensuites, you’ll never have to wait to use the shower in the morning ever again! Is this the ideal home for you and your family?

  1. 5 Bedroom Detached Home

For those looking to relocate from the city or are commuting already, this home could be the new perfect place for you and your family to relocate to. This stunning property has 5 bedrooms, 3 having fully private ensuites. This particular property is in the catchment area for Bournes Green school too. With a vast number of entertainment rooms, such as a playroom and cinema room, this home has everything your family needs to entertain themselves and your guests too. For the adults, there’s a bar area in the property too – ideal for entertaining guests and unwinding after a long day. One of the finest features of this home is a beautiful oak staircase, leading up to the first floor of the property. Priced at £1,000,000, this home is priced at the upper end of the scale, but with all these great features included, it’s worth it. Ideal for large families, this home could be yours in the beautiful Thorpe Bay area.

All of these stunning homes are available now, for sale, in the beautiful Thorpe Bay area. Ideal for commuters, beach lovers and golf fanatics too, this area could be the location of your new home. A great area for families of all sizes, Thorpe Bay is a peaceful and picturesque area to plant your roots. Start your families new journey in the sunny South East of Essex – in Thorpe Bay.

All images and properties have been provided by Essex Countryside.

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