Summary - 34 Gainsborough Close SS14 3SU
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Exceptionally large two-bedroom apartment near Basildon town centre and C2C links..
• Very large internal area — approximately 1,627 sq ft (unusually spacious for two beds)
• Two double bedrooms, ensuite plus family bathroom
• Open-plan living/dining with modern integrated kitchen and appliances
• Allocated off-street parking and well-maintained communal landscaping
• Leasehold: 985 years remaining; ground rent £75 per annum
• Service charge details not confirmed — prospective buyers should check costs
• Local area: very deprived classification and above-average crime statistics
• Fast broadband, excellent mobile signal, double glazing and gas central heating
Set on the second floor of a modern red-brick development in Basildon, this unusually spacious two-bedroom apartment offers substantial living space (circa 1,627 sq ft) and practical fixtures for everyday life. The open-plan living/dining area flows into a contemporary fitted kitchen with integrated appliances; there are two double bedrooms, an ensuite shower to the main bedroom and a separate three-piece family bathroom.
Practical features include allocated off-street parking, double glazing, mains gas central heating with boiler and radiators, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband — useful for commuters and home workers. The lease is very long (985 years) with a modest ground rent (£75 pa); service charge details are to be confirmed. Council Tax Band C is shown as affordable for the area.
Buyers should note the wider location is classified as a challenged, very deprived neighbourhood with above-average crime statistics; the immediate building and communal areas appear well maintained but the local social and economic indicators may concern some purchasers. This apartment suits first-time buyers or investors seeking a roomy, low-maintenance property close to Basildon town centre and C2C connections.
Overall, the flat combines modern fittings and an unusually large internal area for a two-bed apartment, balanced against local area deprivation and crime levels. Viewing is recommended to judge the accommodation size and immediate surroundings in person.
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