Summary - 17 ALEXANDRA ROAD BENFLEET SS7 1JS
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Large plot and garage close to trains and schools for growing families.
Five very large bedrooms including en-suite to principal bedroom
Over 2,350 sq ft of living space across multiple floors
Detached double garage and gated driveway for several cars
Large, largely unoverlooked wraparound rear garden
Walking distance to Benfleet station and High Road amenities
Within catchment for South Benfleet and King John schools
Built 1967–1975 — likely needs some modernisation
Council tax high; local crime rate above average
Set on a sought-after road in South Benfleet, this substantial five-bedroom detached home offers more than 2,350 sq ft of flexible family living. The ground floor provides practical family zones and a downstairs WC, while upstairs offers five generous bedrooms including an en-suite main and a Jack-and-Jill arrangement to bedroom two. The large, largely unoverlooked rear garden and detached double garage with gated driveway suit car-owning families and those who need outside storage or hobby space.
The house was built in the late 1960s–1970s and has double glazing and mains gas central heating via boiler and radiators. The property presents an opportunity to personalise and update certain elements to modern family tastes — there are no reported flood risks, but the building’s age suggests some systems and finishes may need renewal. The sizeable plot and wraparound garden also offer scope to extend or reconfigure, subject to planning.
Location is a genuine strength: Benfleet High Road amenities and a range of good-rated primary and secondary schools are nearby, and Benfleet train station is within walking distance for easy C2C services to London. Practical considerations include noticeable local crime levels above average and a high council tax band, both worth factoring into ownership costs.
In short, this is a well-proportioned, freehold family home in a comfortable suburban setting that will suit buyers seeking space, a large garden and good transport links, while accepting some updating and higher ongoing costs.
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