1-bedroom property · SS1 1EJ
Sold STCListed 255 days
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About
Unbelievably sized ground floor retirement property boasting fantastic views and a convenient location close to amenities. Offering communal parking.
Boasting glorious views over the bowling green, is this larger than average one bedroom ground floor retirement property.
The property is primely positioned in the sought after Southend Conservation Area, to be within walking distance of a wealth of fantastic amenities.
Bus links and train stations are all within a close proximity of the property, with Southend High Street being a short stroll and offering a selection of restaurants, coffee shops and shopping facilities.
The nearby Prittlewell Square presents a scenic spot to enjoy a summers afternoon, with further picturesque views being found on Southend Seafront and the lovely Cliff Gardens.
Internally, the property boasts large accommodation throughout. Accessed via a wide entrance hall that offers plenty of storage, a fantastic bay-fronted lounge/diner sits to the front of the property.
The room spans 20’ in width and is South Facing, meaning the room is flooded with natural light. The lounge/diner opens into a semi-open plan kitchen.
A sizeable double bedroom sits to the rear of the accommodation and offers further storage, alongside a three-piece bathroom. Externally the property offers communal off-street parking.
There is communal access to a residents lounge, as well as a courtyard garden.
Extensive improvements have been carried out by the existing owner including a new kitchen, new heaters and a new water tank.
** Please note there are 3 steps leading up to the front door of the property ** Entrance Hall - Lounge/Diner - 6.25m x 4.34m into bay (20'6 x 14'3 into bay) - Kitchen - 2.26m x 1.45m (7'5 x 4'9) - Bedroom - 4.75m x 3.07m (15'7 x 10'1) - Bathroom - 1.91m x 1.37m (6'3 x 4'6) - Storage -
Value & comps
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