£240,000

2 bed cottage for sale
Drewsteignton, Shoeburyness SS3

    • 2 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 1 reception

  • EPC Rating: C

Retirement
Chain free
Freehold
Added on 12/03/2026

About this property

  • Retirement Cottage (Over 55s) with No Onward Chain

  • Entrance Hall With Storage

  • Lounge Overlooking Patio and Communal Gardens

  • Kitchen with Access to Private Patio

  • Versatile Ground Floor Bedroom/Dining Room

  • Large Double Bedroom with Built-in Wardrobes

  • Wet Room with Storage

  • Extensive Communal Gardens

  • Communal Off-Street Parking

  • Potential to Extend or Reconfigure (STPP)

* No Onward Chain * Available for Over 55s * A charming terraced retirement cottage available for over 55s, offering well proportioned accommodation, a private patio area and access to extensive communal gardens. Positioned in a peaceful Shoeburyness setting close to transport links and local amenities, this home also offers potential for further enhancement (STPP).

The property welcomes you with an entrance hall featuring useful built-in storage. The lounge sits to the rear and enjoys pleasant views over the private patio area and the extensive communal gardens beyond. The kitchen is also positioned to the rear and benefits from a door opening directly onto the patio, creating an ideal space for outdoor seating and relaxation. To the front of the property is a versatile ground floor room which could be used as a bedroom or dining room depending on individual needs. Upstairs, the landing provides access to additional storage and leads to a large double bedroom which benefits from ample built-in wardrobes. The accommodation is completed by a practical wet room with further storage. Externally, the property enjoys a private patio area which opens onto beautifully maintained communal gardens, offering a peaceful and sociable environment. Residents also benefit from communal off-street parking, a shared lounge where residents have coffee mornings and social events, as well as a laundry room. Additional benefits include a 24/7 warden system, onsite manager, double glazing and gas central heating.

The property also presents excellent potential for buyers, with scope to add a conservatory or create a more open plan ground floor layout, subject to the necessary planning permissions (STPP). The staircase is also suitable for the installation of a stairlift if required.

Situated within the Moat Croft development on Drewsteignton in Shoeburyness, the property enjoys a convenient location close to bus links, a doctors surgery in walking distance and local amenities, with Asda being an approximate 5 minute walk away. Nearby rail connections are available at Shoeburyness Railway Station, providing direct services to London via the C2C line. The area also offers access to nearby parks and the seafront, making it an attractive location for those seeking a relaxed coastal lifestyle.

Versatile One/Two Bedroom Terraced Cottage

Entrance Hall (3.71m x 3.61m (12'2 x 11'10))

Lounge (3.25m x 3.20m (10'8 x 10'6))

Dining Room/Bedroom (3.20m x 2.82m (10'6 x 9'3))

Kitchen (2.95m x 2.84m (9'8 x 9'4))

Landing (1.96m x 0.99m (6'5 x 3'3))

Bedroom One (4.01m x 2.92m (13'2 x 9'7))

Wet Room (2.39m x 1.96m (7'10 x 6'5))

Storage

Private Patio

Communal Garden

Residents Off-Street Parking

Communal Lounge And Laundry Room

Agents Notes

Council Tax Band: C

2026 Service Charge: £247.00

This includes window cleaning, garden maintenance, a 24/7 warden, onsite manager, yearly gas and boiler checks, yearly electrical checks, building insurance (contents insurance not included) a residents lounge and laundry room.

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  • Tenure

    Freehold

  • Council tax band

    C

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