Summary - 49, Boxted Avenue CO16 7AE
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Well-presented two-bedroom top-floor flat with communal garden — affordable entry to Clacton-on-Sea..
Top-floor two double bedrooms and separate study
Communal garden with low upkeep for residents
Leasehold: 117 years remaining, ground rent £10
Service charge £472 (below average)
Gas central heating and double glazing throughout
Built 1967–1975; glazing install date unknown
Area classified as very deprived with high local crime
Broadband average; mobile signal excellent
This top-floor, two double bedroom flat offers a well-presented living space of about 776 sqft, with double glazing and gas central heating. The layout is traditional and practical: a generous lounge, fitted kitchen, bathroom plus separate WC, and a small study — suitable for working from home. A communal garden provides outdoor space without maintenance responsibilities.
The property is offered as leasehold with 117 years remaining, a modest ground rent of £10 and a below-average service charge of £472. Council tax is described as very cheap. Broadband speeds are average and mobile signal is excellent. No flooding risk is recorded.
Buyers should note the wider area is classified as very deprived with high local crime and a concentration of constrained renters — factors that may influence resale or rental demand. The building dates from the late 1960s–1970s and glazing installation date is unknown; purchasers should arrange their own service checks and a survey where required.
This flat will suit first-time buyers seeking an affordable entry into Clacton-on-Sea or investors looking for a lettable two-bedroom in a town setting. The practical accommodation and communal garden offer low-maintenance living, but be realistic about local market conditions and factor in the social context when considering future value or rental returns.
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