Modern ready-to-move-in chalet with garage, EV charging and west garden..
Spacious lounge/diner with sliding patio doors to west-facing garden
Recently fitted modern kitchen with integrated appliances
Two double bedrooms and modern first-floor shower room
Driveway parking, EV charging point and integral garage with power
Approximately 845 sq ft; suitable for small family or first-time buyers
Built 1930–1949, solid brick walls; likely limited wall insulation
Small plot; garden approx. 35' depth but low-maintenance overall
Local crime above average — consider security measures
Light-filled, practical and surprisingly spacious for its type, this two-bedroom detached chalet on Rochester Drive suits a first-time buyer or small family seeking ready-to-move-in accommodation. The ground floor provides a large lounge/diner with sliding patio doors and a recently fitted kitchen with integrated appliances. Two double bedrooms upstairs and a modern shower room complete the living space; the layout works well for home working and flexible family use.
Outside offers useful low-maintenance space: a west-facing rear garden of about 35' depth, a driveway with off-street parking and an integral garage with power and light. The vendor has converted the garage access to a glazed door but has indicated a traditional garage door can be reinstated if required. An electric vehicle charging point is already installed.
Built in the 1930s–40s with solid brick walls, the house has double glazing and gas central heating via a boiler and radiators. Buyers should note the property likely has little or no cavity wall insulation and may benefit from targeted thermal upgrades to improve efficiency. The EPC is C, and council tax is moderate.
Practical location is a strong selling point: close to several well-rated primary and secondary schools and within easy reach of Southend University Hospital and local shops. The neighbourhood is a city/major town setting with average deprivation and faster broadband, though recorded local crime levels are above average — sensible security considerations are recommended.