Summary - AXIS COURT, 343 FLAT 16 SOUTHCHURCH ROAD SOUTHEND-ON-SEA SS1 2PE
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact, low-maintenance one-bed with balcony, parking and long lease — close to seafront and transport links.
Third-floor one-bedroom apartment with lift access
Set on the third floor of a modern purpose-built block, this one-bedroom apartment offers low-maintenance coastal living with no onward chain. The open-plan lounge and fitted kitchen flow onto a sizeable private balcony, creating a bright living space ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Lift access and an allocated gated off-street parking space add practical convenience.
Practical strengths include a long remaining lease (105 years), allocated parking, and a modest service charge for communal upkeep. The apartment is compact (circa 430 sq ft) and well-presented throughout, with double glazing and contemporary fittings. Electric room heating keeps installation simple but may mean higher running costs compared with gas-heated homes.
Notable drawbacks are the property's small internal footprint and its location within a very deprived area with very high local crime levels; these factors affect both lifestyle and lettability. Service charge (approx. £1,365 p.a.) and ground rent (£250 p.a.) apply. The property will suit a first-time buyer or buy-to-let investor seeking a low-upkeep base close to transport links and the seafront, provided they accept the area's socio-economic challenges and electric heating.
Overall, this apartment is a practical, well-located entry-level purchase — compact and contemporary, with good travel links to London and the benefit of gated parking, but buyers should factor typical city-centre area risks and ongoing service charges into their decision.
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