Enjoy colonial elegance at Garrison’s Pavilions

Gladedale’s landmark development, The Garrison in Shoeburyness, Essex, has become one of the most sought after locations to live on the Essex coast and time is running out to secure the last of only three beautifully restored bungalows within The Garrison’s walls.

Situated next to the seaside town of Southend-on-Sea, The Garrison is a former 19th century military barracks which has been magnificently restored by the regeneration specialist Gladedale South East.

Gladedale has taken great care to sympathetically restore The Garrison’s striking period architecture whilst breathing new life into the existing amenities which include a chapel, coastal pathways, cricket green, an old village square and pavilion set within approximately 180 acres including conservation parkland and nature reserves by the sea.

The Garrison offers a truly exceptional place to live where residents can enjoy a community atmosphere evocative of the development’s Victorian heritage.

One of the most exclusive properties within the development is in The Pavilions. Comprising of just three detached refurbished homes, The Pavilions is situated around a central courtyard in a leafy corner of the development.

This intimate gated development of just three homes is just a stone’s throw away from the restored cricket green, and yet it retains a degree of privacy with its surrounding walls and internal courtyard.

There is a distinct sense of colonial style and class to these homes which are fronted with four striking white columns contrasting against the rich colour of the original brickwork.

This final property faces south overlooking the manicured lawn and the ornate landscaped central courtyard, which is shared between the three properties. The bungalow also features a large partially walled garden to the side of the property which incorporates two mature trees at the foot of the garden.

Here too, the history of the development is ever-present as one of the three homes was formerly the Paymaster’s Office. This adds to the considerable architectural interest generated by the garrison with its unique horseshoe barrack design and a range of buildings typical of Victorian military architecture.

The last remaining bungalow for sale at The Pavilions is ideal for homebuyers who are looking for a new home which is spacious, but without being over two levels.

Homeowners will revel in the tranquillity and relaxed ambience of this three double bedroom home which features a large lounge/dining room, fitted wardrobes in the master bedroom and en-suite facilities.

This last property has been finished to the highest quality standard and boasts high specification, including a fully integrated oak Shaker style kitchen with a Siemens 5 burner stainless steel gas hob, chimney extractor hood and fan, integrated microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer and Bosch fridge freezer.

The property has been fully fitted with neutral carpets to the living, dining and bedrooms as well as ceramic tiled flooring to bathrooms and en suites, ready for the new owner to move straight in.

The Garrison incorporates an intelligent mix of more than 50 listed Victorian refurbished buildings and sympathetically designed new build homes which cleverly combine old and new, whilst preserving the rich heritage of the former military barracks.

Gladedale has also created a wide range of contemporary new build properties within the site. ‘The Green’ is a collection of three and four bedroom homes, and one and two bedroom apartments overlooking the beautifully restored cricket green and each property has been designed to provide high specification and spacious accommodation.

Similarly, Outlook is an exclusive range of just 30, two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses offering the ultimate in contemporary living at this stunning waterfront location. Outlook is an exceptional development that pushes the boundaries of modern apartment living and the most important aspect of its design is its ability to capture the sunlight in all living areas, encapsulating views of the Thames Estuary using striking avant-garde architecture.

Gladedale has taken a ‘bigger picture’ approach to the development to ensure a community environment is created and the development as a whole is sympathetically designed to blend with its historic surroundings. The concept for The Garrison was to create a new community in an environment that is inviting and that offers a variety of high quality, period and new build homes.

Elaine Dufaur, sales director for Gladedale South East, said: “Great care has been taken to preserve The Garrison’s architectural heritage whilst creating an exceptional place to live. This last property at The Pavilions is a beautiful example of a home brimming with character, whilst having all the conveniences of modern living inside.”

The final property at The Pavilions is priced £540,000.

For more information on The Garrison visit Gladedale.com.