Inside ‘beautifully restored’ south Essex lodge with Airbnb annexes on the market

A detached home with two self-contained annexes and attractive gardens has gone on the market for £1.195 million.

Located on Rectory Lane in Battlesbridge, the former lodge house for the Old Rectory offers a blend of period charm and modern living, with 0.35 acres of landscaped grounds, a cart lodge, and parking for multiple vehicles.

The property includes two separate annexes, making it suitable for Airbnb income, multi-generational living, or extended family needs.

Lounge (Image: Zoopla / Balgores)

On the ground floor, the home features an open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area measuring 35ft, with oak flooring, underfloor heating, a brick fireplace with a wood burner, and French doors opening onto the garden.

The kitchen is equipped with a large island, dual-fuel Rangemaster cooker, integrated appliances, and a butler-style sink.

A utility room offers additional storage and space for appliances, while a separate 19ft living room connects to the garden room through heavy oak framework.

Kitchen and Dining Hall (Image: Zoopla / Balgores)

The garden room features a half-octagonal design with double-glazed sash windows, a pot-bellied wood-burning stove, and bespoke bench seating.

A ground-floor bedroom, shower room, and extra hallway with flagstone flooring complete the lower level.

Garden room (Image: Zoopla / Balgores)

Upstairs, the master bedroom includes French doors to a large balcony overlooking the gardens, as well as a modern en-suite.

Two further double bedrooms share a family bathroom with a bath and separate shower.

Garden patio (Image: Zoopla / Balgores)

The cart lodge includes independent accommodation above, consisting of a living area, fitted kitchen, and bedroom with storage and a bathroom.

A second detached annexe at the rear of the garden includes a living room with a solid fuel burner, fitted kitchen, double bedroom, and shower room.

The current owners have successfully generated Airbnb income from the annexes, with future bookings in place.

Outdoor Annexe (Image: Zoopla / Balgores)

The property is marketed by Balgores for £1.195 million.

A spokesman for Balgores said: “We are privileged to offer for sale this beautifully restored and significantly enhanced former Lodge for The Old Rectory in Battlesbridge.

“Houses of this quality and location don’t come along very often and finding one that has two additional habitable outbuildings makes it the ideal property for multi-generational family life and viewing is strongly advised to appreciate everything that this exceptional and surprising property has to offer.”

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