Summary - 61 Mayland Avenue, CANVEY ISLAND SS8 0BU
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious plot and renovation potential near schools, shops and the beach.
4 bedrooms plus study/fifth bedroom potential
Large rear garden and generous plot size
Garage and off-street parking for multiple vehicles
Two reception rooms and ground-floor cloakroom
Needs renovation throughout; budget for kitchen and bathroom updates
Double glazing installed after 2002; mains gas boiler present
Freehold with very low flood risk
Council Tax Band E (above average)
This detached four-bedroom house on Mayland Avenue sits on a large plot and offers flexible family accommodation across approximately 1,427 sq ft. The layout includes two reception rooms, a cloakroom, a family four-piece bathroom and an integral garage, with off-street parking to the front. Double glazing was installed post-2002 and mains gas central heating is in place.
The property is offered freehold and has a very low flood risk, making it suitable for long-term family living. Local primary schools are rated Good, and secondary options are mixed; Castle View and Cornelius Vermuyden have lower Ofsted outcomes. Transport links are convenient for commuting via the A13/A127 and nearby Benfleet station, while local shops, eateries and the beach are within easy reach.
The house needs renovation and cosmetic updating throughout — buyers should budget for refurbishment work to modernise kitchens, bathrooms and internal finishes. Council Tax is above average (Band E). The building dates from the late 1970s/early 1980s with cavity walls and assumed partial insulation; a buyer planning improvements could add value by upgrading insulation and modern systems.
Overall this home suits families or buyers seeking a spacious, period-style detached property with a large garden and strong location, who are prepared to carry out renovation to create a contemporary family house.
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