A landmark former convent with 17 bedrooms and stunning estuary views has gone up for sale.
Located on Grosvenor Road in Westcliff, the three-storey property is on the market for £1.5 million and offers a rare opportunity for redevelopment, subject to planning permission, according to agents Gilbert & Rose Commercial.
The property features a passenger lift, a chapel, and multiple reception rooms.
A standout feature is its sweeping coastal views, with private balconies accessible from both the library and a second-floor bedroom.
Flexible layout – the agents say redevelopment opportunities could include a boutique hotel, HMO or a care home (Image: Gilbert & Rose Commercial / Zoopla)
The agents say: “Extremely flexible in layout, the site offers vast potential for a wide variety of uses (subject to planning permission), including a residential care home, HMO, boutique hotel/guest house, educational facility, or comprehensive residential conversion.
“Furthermore, the existing layout could readily be reconfigured to yield an additional 4-plus bedrooms while still retaining generous communal areas.”
Described as a “landmark” by Gilbert & Rose, the property sits on a prominent corner plot with a wrap-around forecourt offering ample off-street parking.
Unique space – the former convent includes an internal chapel (Image: Gilbert & Rose Commercial / Zoopla)
A private rear courtyard and a detached outbuilding, currently used as a laundry room, are also included in the sale.
Inside, the ground floor features a welcoming entrance and lift lobby, a large reception room, a dedicated office, and expansive communal living and dining areas.
There is also a fitted kitchen, multiple storage rooms, a boiler room, and an original chapel.
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Lift – a passenger lift services all floors (Image: Gilbert & Rose Commercial / Zoopla)
The ground floor bedroom comes with an en-suite and an adjoining private room.
The first floor houses eight bedrooms—seven of which are en-suite—a standard bedroom, two offices, an additional bathroom, and storage space.
On the second floor, there are seven en-suite bedrooms, a feature library with balcony access, a large bedroom with its own balcony, and additional office and storage rooms.
The property is ideally located just a short walk from Westcliff station, offering direct c2c rail access to London Fenchurch Street, as well as Chalkwell Beach.
Balcony – the property boasts estuary views (Image: Gilbert & Rose Commercial / Zoopla)
The building’s character features, including high ceilings and an internal chapel, add to its unique appeal and development potential.
Viewings are strictly by appointment only through the joint selling agents, Newmark and Gilbert & Rose.
A spokesman for the agents said: “Early inspection is strongly advised to appreciate the scale, character, and potential of this landmark coastal property.”
View the full property listing at zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/commercial/details/74654966.
