Summary - 37 STEEPLE CLOSE ROCHFORD SS4 1TX
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free one-bedroom flat near Rochford station — ideal starter home or investment..
Chain-free second-floor one-bedroom apartment, ready to move into
Modern high-gloss kitchen and contemporary bathroom suite
UPVC double glazing throughout; built 1996–2002
Approx 485 sq ft — compact living, typical one-bedroom footprint
Leasehold 99 years, lease to be extended on completion
Service charge ~£131.28 pcm; ground rent £180 pa
Electric room heaters — no gas central heating (higher running costs)
Communal off-street parking; no private garden
This chain-free, second-floor one-bedroom apartment on the Matchbox estate offers a compact, low-maintenance home or buy-to-let close to Rochford village and the mainline station. The flat is fitted with a modern high-gloss kitchen, a contemporary bathroom suite and UPVC double glazing throughout, making it move-in ready for many buyers.
Practical running costs should be considered: heating is electric via room heaters rather than gas central heating, and there is a service charge of approximately £131.28 pcm (£1,575.36pa) plus a small ground rent of £180pa. The property is leasehold (99 years remaining) and the lease will be extended on completion — important details for mortgage lenders and investors to note.
Accommodation is compact (around 485 sq ft) with no private garden; communal parking and shared grounds are provided. The apartment’s location is a strong selling point for commuters and first-time buyers — excellent mobile signal, fast broadband and nearby schools and amenities make it practical as a starter home or rental unit.
Overall this is a straightforward, well-presented one-bedroom flat suited to buyers seeking a low-upkeep purchase close to transport links. Buyers should weigh the benefits of a ready-to-rent/move-in property against ongoing service charges, electric heating and leasehold tenure.
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