Summary - HOWARDS COURT FLAT 44 BALMORAL ROAD WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA SS0 7DG
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Bright, low‑maintenance one-bedroom retirement flat with communal garden and parking.
- Second-floor one-bedroom retirement flat with accessible shower
- Bright lounge/diner and modern fitted kitchen with integrated appliances
- Double bedroom with built-in mirrored wardrobes for storage
- Communal garden and first-come, first-served off-street parking
- Leasehold with c.193 years remaining; suitable long lease length
- Service charge c.£3,600/year and ground rent c.£350/year
- Electric storage heaters; running costs may be higher than gas
- Area recorded as very deprived with a very high crime level
Set within a purpose-built retirement development on Balmoral Road, this second-floor one-bedroom flat offers a practical, low-maintenance base for downsizers. The bright lounge/diner and adjacent modern fitted kitchen create a sociable living space, while the double bedroom includes built-in mirrored wardrobes for convenient storage.
The shower room is contemporary and fitted with a walk-in shower and safety handrails, reflecting the property’s focus on accessible living. Residents benefit from a small communal garden and a first-come, first-served off-street car park—useful extras for everyday comfort.
Be aware of material running costs: the property uses electric storage heaters, the service charge averages £3,600 pa and ground rent is approximately £350 pa. The flat is leasehold with around 193 years remaining. The surrounding area has fast broadband and excellent mobile signal but is recorded as very deprived with a very high crime level, which may affect suitability for some buyers.
This apartment suits retirees or downsizers seeking a ready-to-live-in, low-maintenance home near transport links and local amenities. It also offers potential interest for investors seeking a retirement-let in a purpose-built scheme, subject to local market and safety considerations.
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