Summary - 561 LONDON ROAD HADLEIGH BENFLEET SS7 2EA
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact two-bed flat near Leigh Broadway and station, move-in or renovate to taste.
- Stunning estuary views across open fields to the Thames
- Chain-free with a newly renewed 152-year lease
- Two bedrooms, bay-fronted lounge and conservatory to garden
- Private garden owned 50/50 (can be fenced for sole use)
- Off-street driveway parking and low service charge (£975)
- Small overall size (approx. 506 sq ft) — compact layout
- Dated exterior, likely no wall insulation; modernisation recommended
- Local crime levels are higher than average — check neighbourhood
This ground-floor two-bedroom garden flat sits in a coveted Hadleigh/Leigh-on-Sea border location with exceptional open-field views across to the Thames Estuary. The accommodation is single-level and characterful, with a bay-fronted lounge, two good-sized bedrooms (one with fitted wardrobes), a fitted kitchen, luxury shower room and a conservatory that leads to a private garden area. The lease has just been renewed and 152 years remain, with low running costs and double glazing plus gas central heating.
The plot includes driveway parking and a rear garden owned on a 50/50 basis; the left-hand portion can be fenced off to create a fully private garden. There are shared courtyard areas with the upstairs flat. The flat is chain-free and within comfortable walking distance of Leigh Broadway, shops, restaurants and Leigh station with direct fast trains to London Fenchurch Street.
This property suits buyers seeking a compact, characterful home with strong location and view credentials — ideal for first-time buyers or downsizers who value proximity to the seafront and good transport links. Practical positives include a renewed long lease, low service charge and modest ground rent.
Buyers should note the flat is small (approx. 506 sq ft) and the building dates from 1930–1949 with solid brick walls likely without cavity insulation. The exterior is dated and may need cosmetic updating; there is potential for damp in older buildings of this type so survey confirmation is advised. Local crime levels are higher than average, which is worth considering alongside the excellent transport, broadband and mobile coverage.
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