Summary - Flat 5, Glenmore House SS4 1EQ
1 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Refurbished, walk-to-station apartment for over-55s with communal parking and gardens.
Ground-floor one-bedroom, refurbished and move-in ready
Short walk to Rochford station and town square
Communal off-street parking and maintained communal gardens
Leasehold with ~62 years remaining — lenders may refuse mortgages
Service charge ~£1,071.84/year; ground rent £160/year
Available to buyers aged 55 and over only
Electric storage heating; double glazing; no flood risk
Higher local crime and area deprivation noted
This ground-floor one-bedroom apartment in central Rochford has been fully refurbished to a high standard and is offered chain free. Positioned a short walk from the town square and station, the flat is well suited to buyers aged 55 and over who prioritise convenience and low-maintenance living. The interior features a recently refitted kitchen and shower room, double glazing, and generous room proportions for the size.
Practical benefits include communal off-street parking, attractive communal gardens, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal. Electric storage heating and cavity walls (assumed insulated) provide basic thermal efficiency, and there is no local flooding risk. The apartment sits within a modern residential block built in the 1980s and presents as move-in ready.
Important lease information: the property is leasehold with approximately 62 years remaining. That level of lease remaining can significantly restrict mortgage options — some lenders may refuse to lend unless the lease is extended. Annual ground rent is £160 and the service charge averages £1,071.84 per year (£89.32 per month). These factors are material to affordability and future resale value and should be checked carefully before offer.
The neighbourhood offers immediate access to shops, healthcare and transport, but local area statistics show higher crime levels and signs of economic deprivation. For buyers seeking a low-upkeep, centrally located retirement flat with contemporary finishes, this is a compelling, convenient option — provided they are comfortable with the lease position and communal costs.
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