Step inside the £1.25m farmhouse in Shoebury built in the 16th century

Steeped in history and full of character, this home on the south Essex market tells a story through every beam and brick.

South Shoebury Hall Farm in Shoebury, a Grade II listed farmhouse dating back to the 16th century, is on sale for offers over £1.25 million through Hunt Roche.

The property offers more than 3,100 sq ft of living space over three floors and sits within more than an acre of landscaped grounds.

Lounge (Image: Zoopla / Hunt Roche)

Its heritage is clear from the outset, with a Georgian red-brick façade and medieval timber-framed core.

Inside, the main hallway is lined with original timber floorboards and panelled walls.

The formal living room features a cast iron fireplace, a gothic-arched window, and wide timber floors.

Dining Hall (Image: Zoopla / Hunt Roche)

The dining room offers a similarly classic atmosphere with a cast iron fireplace, timber floors, and a south-facing sash window.

The sitting room highlights the property’s 16th-century origins.

Kitchen (Image: Zoopla / Hunt Roche)

Exposed timber beams and natural wooden floorboards surround a large inglenook fireplace, fitted with a wood-burning stove.

A separate family snug, gymnasium, and a fully fitted kbd kitchen with underfloor heating provide both comfort and function.

Snug (Image: Zoopla / Hunt Roche)

The kitchen blends traditional and modern living.

It is fitted with an electric Aga beneath a timber beam, bespoke green cabinetry, quartz worktops, and a central island with breakfast bar.

A matching utility room includes space for laundry appliances and an American-style fridge freezer.

Garden (Image: Zoopla / Hunt Roche)

Upstairs, the first floor landing leads to bedrooms and a secondary hallway.

The principal bedroom features fitted wardrobes, an en suite shower room, and access to a further dressing room or bedroom with a heritage fireplace and views of St Andrews Church.

Two more bedrooms and a family bathroom are found on the first floor, with two additional bedrooms tucked into the eaves above.

Grade II listed Beehive Garden Building (Image: Zoopla / Hunt Roche)

The grounds include wraparound lawns, terraces, and mature planting, offering privacy and open views.

Accessed via a private drive with double garage, the property also includes a Grade II listed beehive garden building.

A spokesperson for Hunt Roche said: “South Shoebury Hall Farm is a rare opportunity to acquire a landmark home of both scale and history, a property that embodies over four centuries of English domestic architecture.”

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