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See how verdicts work1-bedroom flat · SS2 4XE
For saleReduced £10k (−7.7%) on 21 JunListed 868 days
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About
A One Bedroom Upper Floor Retirement Apartment Offering Independent Living for the Over 60's.
The property is situated in a sought after location just of Southchurch Boulevard within close proximity to local shops on Southchurch Road and within easy reach of Southend East Station, Southchurch Park and the seafront.
In addition it is within easy reach of the Southend-on-Sea City Centre with good local road transport links.
An opportunity has arisen to purchase a one bedroom upper floor retirement apartment with lift and stairs to the first floor which is situated in the popular Old Rectory Court and is offered to the market with no onward chain.
The additional accommodation comprises a lounge, fitted kitchen and a three piece bathroom.
Benefits include double glazing and gas central heating, 24 hour safety pull cord facility, secure entry phone system, communal gardens, communal car park with spaces available for residents on a first come first served basis, communal lounge and recreation room and there is a house/premises manager on site Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.
Entrance Hall Front door leading to entrance hall, power points, built in cupboard hosueing consumer unit, electric storage heater, access to loft.
Bathroom Bathroom suite comprising of low level WC, wash hand basin with cupboards beneath and mixer taps, good size walk in fully tiled shower cubicle, tiled floors and walls, extractor fan.
Bedroom (4.11m x 2.87m) Double glazed window to front, power points, electric storage heating, built in mirror wardrobe.
Lounge (2.29m x 2.46m) Double glazed window to front, power points, electric heater, TV point.
Kitchen 2.29m x 8,2 - Kitchen units comprising eye level units, base level units and drawers, ample work surfaces with tiled splash backs, inset stainless steel one and a half sink unit and drainer with mixer taps, automatic washing and dish washer and fridge freezer to remain, inset electric hob with extractor fan above and built in oven, ample power points.
Value & comps
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Returns
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