ESSEX is a well known hotspot for millionaires and people looking to splash the cash for their dream water side residency. 

With train links to London Fenchurch Street arriving within the hour, the city commute is faster and easier than ever.

As a vast number of people settle into working from home due to the coronavirus, more people are looking to move outside of the cramped cities and towns to find outdoor space and fresh air. 

With beautiful countryside, pubs bars and restaurants all on your doorstep as well as shopping at towns like Chelmsford close by, there’s not much Essex doesn’t have to offer. 

The five most expensive homes on Zoopla right now are:

£2,350,000

Six bed detached house - Chalkwell Avenue, Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex SS0

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This property is described as a truly stunning six bedroom detached family residence in the heart of Chalkwell which has been beautifully renovated by the current vendor to the highest of specifications.

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The ground floor comprises of an entrance porch, reception hall, living room, library, cloakroom, dining room, lobby, boot room, laundry room and a contemporary open-plan family room with the kitchen designed by 'Betty Holland'. 

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To the first floor this property has five double bedrooms, an en-suite, family bathroom, landing and games room.

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There is a further floor which contains; landing, office and a master bedroom suite with dressing room and  four-piece bathroom. The second floor also offers a south facing balcony with estuary views from the bedroom. 

For more information or to arrange a booking, visit the website

£1,900,000

Six bed detached house - Thorpe Bay Gardens, Southend-On-Sea, Thorpe Bay, Essex SS1

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This six bedroom family home in Southend has a seafront location and boasts views throughout the house. 

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The property is described as well designed throughout with a stunning bespoke fitted kitchen boasting a central island and bi-folding doors leading onto the rear garden.

From the kitchen is an open plan snug/chill-out lounge to the side. There is also a utility room and cloakroom/wc.

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To the first floor there are four bedrooms, family bathroom and en suite and a sun terrace with panoramic estuary views from the third bedroom. There are stairs which lead up to the second floor with two further double bedrooms with estuary views.

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The property has been renovated and designed throughout to a high specification. 

For viewings and more information, visit Zoopla

£1,700,000

5 bed detached house - Lodwick, Shoeburyness, Essex SS3

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This five bedroom family home has seafront views and boasts a pool and balconies. 

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Described as well presented throughout this property leaves something to be desired and can easily be rennovated to reinstate its former glory. 

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The property features a double garage, pool house, sauna, five bedrooms and two reception rooms. 

For more information visit Zoopla

£1,600,000

Six bed detached house - Chadwick Road, Westcliff-On-Sea SS0

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This detached period property has six / seven bedrooms and boasts a salt water swimming pool, pool house and sauna. 

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The kitchen is described as stunning with a high gloss finish and breakfast room leading out to a sitting area with bi fold doors and lantern skylight. 

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The property has landscaped gardens and benefits from a shared balcony in the second and third bedrooms. 

For more information or to book a viewing visit the website

£1,575,000

Five bed detached house - Salisbury Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex SS9

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This five bed detached family home is located in the sought after Marine Estate. 

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The property is described as having been recently renovated to an exceptionally high standard and incorporates many stylish cutting edge features including 'Porcelanosa' tiling to designated areas, 'Moylans' fitted kitchen with an extensive range of 'Siemens' appliances. 

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This lavish house also has Italian sanitary wear with integrated TVs in the bathroom and en-suite and bespoke Spanish woven doors with 'Swarovski' crystal handles throughout.
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For more information or to book a viewing, visit Zoopla