Ground-floor one-bedroom retirement flat, approx. 644 sq ft
Chain free — available for immediate sale
Communal garden; well-kept development with security entry
Gas central heating; double-glazed windows (post-2002)
Service charge approx. £1,540 pa; ground rent £100 pa
Lease 74 years — mortgage lenders may refuse to lend
Area flagged as deprived with high local crime rate
Excellent mobile signal and fast broadband speeds
This ground-floor one-bedroom flat sits within a well-kept over-60s development in Grays, offered chain free and ready for immediate occupation. At about 644 sq ft, the apartment feels generously sized for a retirement flat and benefits from double glazing, gas central heating and a secure entry system. Residents share a private communal garden and the block is described as quiet and maintained.
The location provides easy access to local shops and regular bus routes; broadband speeds are reported fast and mobile signal excellent. Practical running costs include an average service charge of £1,540 per year and a modest ground rent of £100. Council tax is described as cheap.
Important buyer information: the lease has 74 years remaining. This is below the level many mortgage lenders prefer and could make obtaining a mortgage difficult or require a specialist lender. The area is marked as deprived with a high local crime rate — buyers should factor local safety and resale prospects into their decision.
Overall this property will suit a downsizer or cash buyer seeking an easy, low-maintenance retirement flat in a convenient location. Conservation of the lease, ongoing service charges and local area issues are the main practical considerations to resolve before committing.
