Summary - 20, CHALKWELL AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA SS0 8NA
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Ideal for independent over-60s seeking low-maintenance seaside living.
Ground-floor 1-bed with west-facing patio and communal gardens
Purpose-built McCarthy Stone retirement development, extra safety features
On-site manager during office hours; communal lounge for events
Close to beach, parks, shops, restaurants and good transport links
New-build standard interior: modern kitchen and neutral bedroom
Leasehold with 1,000-year lease; check service charges and rules
Off-street parking courtyard; low-maintenance external areas
Area crime recorded above average; consider local security measures
This ground-floor one-bedroom apartment in the Laburnums development offers low-maintenance, secure living designed for the over-60s. Built by McCarthy Stone, the purpose-built scheme includes an on-site manager during office hours, communal lounge for social events, landscaped gardens and a west-facing patio for afternoon sun. Its location places shops, restaurants, a large park and the beach within easy reach, with good transport links toward London.
The apartment is new build, presented to modern standards with a sleek kitchen and a neutral, medium-sized bedroom. The property benefits from off-street parking within a surfaced courtyard and fast broadband and excellent mobile signal—useful for keeping in touch with family and services. Extra safety features and low-maintenance communal areas suit independent living with practical support nearby.
Buyers should note this is a leasehold retirement flat with a very long lease (1,000 years). As with managed developments, there will be service charges and communal rules; prospective purchasers should request full details of costs and any age-restrictions. Crime in the wider area is recorded as above average, so consider local security and visit at different times of day to assess the neighbourhood.
Overall this apartment will suit buyers looking to downsize without compromising on location or community facilities. It offers sensible living space, modern fittings and the reassurance of on-site management, balanced against communal fees and the need to review local safety statistics and management terms before committing.
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