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£150,000

(£348/sq. ft)

1 bed flat for sale
Gordon Place, Napier Court West SS1

    • 1 bed

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

    • 431 sq. ft

  • EPC Rating: B

Retirement
Share of Freehold
Added on 04/10/2025

About this property

  • Share of Freehold: With a 996-year lease, eliminating lease extension worries and ground rent.

  • Ideal for Downsizers: Lift access means no stairs, and the location offers a low-maintenance lifestyle with everything on your doorstep.

  • Prime City Centre Location: A walker's paradise; just minutes to shops, station, and seafront.

  • Site Shared with Retirement Complex: A distinct and considered living environment.

  • Open-Plan Living: A lounge/diner with garden views that flows directly into the kitchen.

  • Secure Gated Parking: Includes a resident parking space plus visitor parking.

  • Updated Kitchen & Modern Systems: Featuring refreshed units, a 2-year-old boiler, and a full re-wire in 2020

  • Two West-Facing Communal Spaces: A ground-floor garden and a large roof terrace.

  • Generous Master Bedroom: A spacious double with ample space for a king-size bed.

A Well-Maintained One-Bedroom Apartment with Share of Freehold & Secure Parking

Presenting a fantastic opportunity to acquire this bright and updated one-bedroom apartment in the well-regarded, 1990s-built Napier Court West. This property combines city-centre convenience with the valuable security of a share of freehold and an incredible 996-year lease.

The development shares its site with a retirement complex, offering a distinct living environment. You are perfectly positioned in the heart of Southend, just a 3-minute walk to the High Street, a 5-minute walk to Southend Central Station for C2C services to London, and a 10-minute stroll to the seafront.

The apartment itself is ready to move into and features:



  • A bright lounge/diner which overlooks the communal gardens and offers direct access to the open-plan kitchen.



  • A refreshed open-plan kitchen with recently updated units and a two-year-old oven.



  • An energy-efficient electric heating system and a 2-year-old boiler providing instant hot water.



  • A large entrance hall with a substantial built-in storage cupboard.



  • A generous master bedroom with ample space for a king-size bed and wardrobes.



  • A modern three-piece family bathroom with a shower over the bath.



  • Double glazing and a full re-wire in 2020.



The purpose-built block offers a secure, low-maintenance lifestyle:



  • Secure, gated resident and visitor parking.



  • A convenient lift servicing all floors, providing easy, step-free access.



  • Immaculate communal areas.



  • Two west-facing social spaces: A ground-floor communal garden with covered seating and a large roof terrace.



This is a true "lock-up and leave" property, ideal for first-time buyers, commuters, and downsizers alike. For those looking to right-size, the lift access, low maintenance, and having everything on your doorstep offer an effortlessly convenient lifestyle. The annual service charge is £1,614.32, which includes buildings insurance and water rates.

Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this well-positioned city-centre home.

Contact us today to arrange your viewing.

EPC Rating: B

More information

  • Tenure

    Share of freehold

  • Service charge

    £1,614 per year

  • Council tax band

    B

  • Ground rent

    £0

  • Commonhold details

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