Summary - PORTCHESTER COURT FLAT 24 CHALKWELL PARK DRIVE LEIGH-ON-SEA SS9 1NR
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact one-bedroom retirement flat with balcony, lift, and on-site care — close to station and shops..
West-facing balcony overlooking well-maintained communal gardens
Lift to first floor and on-site house manager for support
24-hour careline emergency alarm system installed
Compact 321 sq ft one-bedroom retirement apartment
Service charge and ground rent about £2,728.56 per year
Lease c.60 years remaining — mortgage lenders may refuse
Electric storage heaters; potentially higher running costs
Convenient walk to Leigh Broadway and Chalkwell c2c station
Light, manageable and well-located, this one-bedroom retirement apartment sits on the first floor with lift access and a west-facing balcony overlooking well-kept communal gardens. The development includes a house manager, 24-hour careline and residents’ lounge, offering reassurance and community for older buyers.
The interior is compact at around 321 sq ft and benefits from a modern fitted kitchen, double glazing and fitted bedroom wardrobes. Parking is available off-street and Leigh Broadway plus Chalkwell c2c station are within easy walking distance, making shops and transport straightforward.
Buyers should note material considerations: the lease has about 60 years remaining which may restrict mortgage options, and the property is heated by electric storage heaters which can be more costly to run. The service charge and ground rent total approximately £2,728.56 per year and should be factored into affordability.
Overall this apartment suits a downsizer or retiree seeking low-maintenance living in central Leigh-on-Sea with on-site support and pleasant communal gardens, provided they accept the lease length and running costs.
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