- Two-bedroom, second-floor apartment with private balcony
- Open-plan lounge/kitchen with integrated appliances
- En-suite plus separate family bathroom
- Chain free with approx. 140 years remaining on lease
- Service charge approx. £1,662 pa; ground rent £250 pa
- Electric room heaters only — consider heating costs
- No private garden; outlook over car park
- Local area: deprived classification and very high crime
Bright two-bedroom second-floor apartment in Olive Court, offered chain-free with a long lease (approx. 140 years). The open-plan lounge/kitchen opens onto a private balcony and the property includes both an en-suite and a family bathroom — practical for sharers or a small family. Off-street and undercroft parking is available, and the development is only 0.5 miles from Basildon C2C station for straightforward London commutes.
Practical running costs are clear: service charge approx. £1,662 per year (paid biannually at £831), ground rent £250 per year, and council tax in an affordable Band C. The apartment is electrically heated with room heaters rather than a gas central system, so heating costs should be considered when budgeting.
The wider area is classified as deprived with very high local crime levels; buyers should factor local safety and amenity considerations into their decision. Broadband speeds are average but mobile signal is excellent. The property offers good potential for first-time buyers or investors seeking a modern, low-maintenance home near transport links, but it is best suited to those comfortable living in an urban, high-crime neighbourhood or willing to accept that context for commuter convenience.
