Summary - Flat 601, Homecove House, Holland Road SS0 7TE
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Two-bedroom retirement flat with on-site support and sea access — note short lease and high services..
South-facing communal garden and seating area
Seafront location; close to shops and Westcliff station
On-site managers and 24-hour emergency pull-cord facility
Lift access to all floors; secure entry phone system
Lease c.59 years — lenders may refuse mortgages
High annual service charge (£6,735) and £500 ground rent
Electric heating (room heaters); no mains gas central heating
Resident-only parking, first-come first-served; limited availability
Set on Westcliff’s Western Esplanade, this two-bedroom retirement apartment offers independent living for over-60s with clear seaside access. The building provides practical communal facilities — a residents’ lounge, laundry, on-site premises managers Monday–Friday and a 24-hour emergency pull-cord — giving everyday reassurance.
The flat has an open-plan lounge/diner, a fitted kitchen and a three-piece bathroom. Double glazing, lifts to all floors and a south-facing communal garden and seating area add comfort and light. Westcliff station, local shops, cafes and the seafront are all within easy walking distance.
Important constraints are stated plainly: the lease has about 59 years remaining and some mortgage lenders may refuse loans; prospective buyers should seek specialist leasehold advice. Service charges are high (approx. £6,735 annually) and there is a £500 ground rent, both likely to affect running costs. Parking is resident-only on a first-come, first-served basis.
Practical downsides to budget for include electric room heaters rather than central heating and limited internal size (approximately 563 sq ft). The wider area records higher crime and significant deprivation, which may influence suitability for some buyers. For a buyer seeking a seaside retirement base with on-site support and easy local amenities, this apartment presents sensible convenience with clear cost and tenure considerations.
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