Summary - 7 LORNES CLOSE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA SS2 4PX
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Affordable shared-ownership one-bed with parking and garden access, ideal for first-time buyers..
- 40% shared ownership with a long 106-year lease
- Spacious lounge/diner and built-in hallway storage
- One allocated off-street parking space included
- High-performance glazing and gas central heating
- Communal garden access in a quiet cul-de-sac
- Average size: approx. 535 sq ft, one double bedroom
- Service charge approx. £1,560/year
- Area: very deprived with above-average crime levels
This first-floor, one-bedroom flat in a modern cul-de-sac offers an affordable route onto the ladder via a 40% shared ownership share and a long 106-year lease. The layout is practical: a spacious lounge/diner, a well-presented kitchen, built-in entrance storage and a double bedroom served by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. High-performance glazing and gas central heating keep running costs lower than older stock.
Practical extras include an allocated off-street parking space and access to a communal garden, making day-to-day life easier for commuters and young professionals. Prittlewell station and local bus routes are nearby, and several well-rated schools are within reach for those planning long-term.
Important drawbacks are clear and factual: the property sits in a very deprived area with above-average crime levels, which may affect resale or rental demand. Service charges average £1,560 per year, and the tenure is shared ownership (40% share) so staircasing, monthly rent on the unsold share and resale rules will apply. The flat is average-sized at around 535 sq ft, suitable for single occupancy or a couple rather than a family seeking more space.
Overall, this flat is best suited to a first-time buyer seeking an economical entry into the local market with good travel links, who is comfortable with shared ownership constraints and the local area’s socioeconomic challenges.
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