Summary - 251 HAMSTEL ROAD SOUTHEND-ON-SEA SS2 4LB
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Long lease, new boiler and west-facing garden — practical first-time buy near transport links.
Chain free; long lease (147 years)
New boiler fitted 2024
West-facing rear garden approx.18ft by 8ft
Private front balcony off lounge
Modern kitchen with integrated appliances
Victorian mid-terrace; solid brick walls, likely no insulation
Very deprived area with high local crime rate
Ground rent £250 p.a.; building insurance ~£400 p.a.
This chain-free, two-bedroom first-floor flat on Hamstel Road offers practical city living with genuine long-term security — a 147-year lease and a new boiler fitted in 2024. The apartment combines period character with modern updates: double-glazed windows, a contemporary kitchen with integrated appliances, and a west-facing rear garden and small balcony for outdoor space.
Internally the layout is straightforward and well-suited to a first-time buyer or small family: an airy living room with French doors to the balcony, two bedrooms, a modern bathroom and a fitted kitchen. The rear garden (approx. 18ft by 8ft, mainly shingled) provides potential for low-maintenance outdoor use and there is planning potential to create parking in the garden subject to planning permission (STPP).
Be realistic about the location: the property is in a very deprived, hard-pressed area with a high local crime rate. The building is a Victorian mid-terrace with solid brick walls likely without cavity insulation, so expect possible future insulation or energy-efficiency work. Annual outgoings include a modest ground rent (£250 p.a.) and building insurance (approx. £400 p.a.).
Overall this is a practical, affordable flat offering immediate move-in readiness and scope to add value through modest upgrades (insulation, garden landscaping or creating parking STPP). It will suit buyers prioritising long lease security, low initial maintenance and proximity to transport, schools and local amenities, while accepting the neighbourhood challenges.
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