Summary - Flat 5, Essex Court, West Avenue BN11 5LZ
1 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Well-presented one-bed ground-floor flat with Lifetime Lease option for over-60s.
Ground-floor one-bedroom apartment, approx. 485 sq ft
Home for Life Lifetime Lease example price £132,500 (over-60s only)
Full market price £199,950; Lifetime Lease saving varies by age
Leasehold with c.136 years remaining
Average service charge c.£1,564 pa
Electric storage heating — higher running costs likely
Double glazing fitted post-2002; well-maintained block
Communal gardens; compact accommodation, limited living space
A light, well-presented one-bedroom ground-floor apartment in a tidy mid-century block, offered with a Homewise Lifetime Lease example price for buyers aged 60+. The apartment feels spacious for its size (about 485 sq ft) with a contemporary fitted kitchen, modern bathroom and double glazing fitted after 2002. Communal gardens provide outdoor space and the block is described as well maintained.
This property is leasehold (approximately 136 years remaining) with an average service charge of £1,564 and electric storage heating as the main heating source — factors buyers should budget for. The Home for Life Lifetime Lease example price shown is £132,500 (reflecting a typical saving versus the full market price of £199,950); actual Lifetime Lease price varies by age and circumstances. The Lifetime Lease option is available only to buyers aged 60+; those under 60 may purchase at full market value.
Well suited to someone downsizing or seeking a quiet seaside retirement base in a very affluent, low-crime area with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal. The property is tidy and move-in ready, but the electric heating and service charge are material running-cost considerations and the accommodation is compact, so it will suit those prioritising location and convenience over larger living space.
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