Summary - OAK LODGE, 21 FLAT 19 SOUTHEND ROAD HOCKLEY SS5 4PQ
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Comfortable over-55s living near shops, station and woodland walks.
Second-floor retirement flat with lift access and secure entry phone system
Open-plan living room and fitted kitchen, bright windows throughout
Two bedrooms, useful storage cupboards and a three-piece shower room
Allocated off-street parking and well-maintained communal gardens
Mobility scooter charging point and communal living areas for visitors
Heating by electric storage heaters — may increase running costs
Service charge approx £3,981.68 per year; budget accordingly
Ground rent approx £950.74 per year; lease c.125 years remaining
This second-floor, two-bedroom retirement flat in Oak Lodge offers low-maintenance living for over-55s in a comfortable Hockley neighbourhood. The open-plan living room and contemporary kitchen create a bright, social space while two bedrooms and good storage suit visiting family or hobbies. A lift serves the floors, but the flat is on the second floor so consider access for mobility needs.
The development provides practical communal benefits: well-kept gardens, shared lounge areas, allocated off-street parking and a mobility scooter charging point. The EPC C rating and double glazing are positives for comfort; heating is by electric storage heaters which are efficient for some but can mean higher running costs depending on usage.
Buyers should note the running costs: a service charge averaging £3,981.68 per year and a relatively high ground rent (£950.74 per year). The lease is long at about 125 years remaining and the property is offered chain-free, simplifying purchase timing.
This flat is best suited to downsizers seeking a sociable retirement setting near local shops, transport links and green walks. It provides ready-to-move-into accommodation with communal support and potential to personalise the interior, subject to communal rules.
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