For a chance to own a slice of history and a dash of old-school salon glamour, look no further than this semi-detached house in Upminster town centre.

Listed on Zoopla for almost £1 million, the property sits in St Marys Lane and dates back to pre-1900.

Its historical charm is evident in the former salon on the ground floor - still kitted out with velvet hairdresser's seats and hood dryers.

A cosy living room with a fireplace and an ornate gold mirrorThe living room with a fireplace and an ornate gold mirror (Image: Griffin Residential/Zoopla)

The front of the three-bedroom home is all Parisian chic - with French windows and a little balcony filled with colourful flowers.

The swish kitchen is kitted out with a breakfast island and overhead spotlightsThe kitchen is kitted out with a breakfast island and overhead spotlights (Image: Griffin Residential/Zoopla)

There is a second, bigger balcony overlooking the back garden - but while there are also French doors here, it feels much more industrial - with brick walls and an asymmetrical roof.

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Once inside the property (and past the salon), there is a cosy lounge and a kitchen with a breakfast bar and overhead lighting.

Before you get to the kitchen or front room though you have to go through the salonBefore you get to the kitchen or front room you have to go through the former salon (Image: Griffin Residential/Zoopla)

Upstairs boasts three double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a study.

The estate agent Griffin Residential explained that the home has already "cleverly" been extended to the rear and into the loft, meaning that the open loft space is "huge".

The main bedroom leads onto one of two balconiesThe main bedroom leads onto one of two balconies (Image: Griffin Residential/Zoopla)

They added that it just needs "someone with time and a vision to come in and finish" it.

The three-bed home is also within walking distance to Upminster station providing it with good transport links.

A spacious family bathroomA family bathroom (Image: Griffin Residential/Zoopla)

Griffin Residential said: "Welcome to this charming semi-detached house located on St Marys Lane in the sought-after area of Upminster.

"This property boasts a reception room, three double bedrooms, and a well-appointed four piece bathroom, perfect for a family ready for a hands-on approach for their next home. 

The Upminster house also features a studyThe house also features a study (Image: Griffin Residential/Zoopla)

"With its characterful appeal, convenient location, and scope for further development, this property is a rare find that promises a comfortable and promising future for its next owners."

The back of the property has a more industrial feel than the frontThe back of the property  (Image: Griffin Residential/Zoopla)

For more information, or to express an interest, contact Griffin Residential on 01708 954550.