Summary - 18 ROYAL OAK DRIVE WICKFORD SS11 8NT
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Chain-free one-bedroom flat with private entrance, garden access and allocated parking ideal for first-time buyers.
- Chain-free one-bedroom ground-floor flat with private entrance
- Direct access to well-maintained communal gardens
- One allocated off-street parking space
- Peppercorn lease with 953 years remaining
- Electric storage heaters; may raise running costs
- Double glazing pre-2002; walls likely uninsulated
- Service charge approx £1,380 per year
- Council Tax Band A; low local crime and fast broadband
This chain-free, one-bedroom ground-floor flat offers private entrance and direct access to well-kept communal gardens—rare for a flat of this size. At about 506 sq ft it provides straightforward, single-level living with one allocated off-street parking space and handy hallway storage. The peppercorn lease with 953 years remaining is an excellent long-term ownership position.
The location suits first-time buyers and downsizers: fast broadband and excellent mobile signal support home working, while Wickford station and local buses make commuting practical. The property sits within strong school catchments (Hilltop and Beauchamps) and close to Wickford Memorial Park and the town’s amenities.
Practical considerations are clear and modest: heating is via electric storage heaters, glazing was installed before 2002, and the cavity walls are assumed uninsulated. The service charge (around £1,380 annually) and council tax band A are affordable, but the flat will benefit from targeted energy-performance updates if you want lower running costs.
Overall this is a tidy, well-located flat that offers privacy, outside space and straightforward maintenance. It’s an economical buy for first-timers or investors wanting a rental-ready property, and for downsizers seeking a manageable home with outdoor access on one level.
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