Summary - Fairfax Drive, Prospects Place, SS0 SS0 9FR
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Affordable shared-ownership entry with private terrace and fast rail links to London.
- 60% shared ownership; 60% share priced at £114,000
- Ground-floor one-bedroom with private terrace
- Open-plan lounge, dining and modern fitted kitchen
- Allocated off-street parking and secure-entry development
- Approximately 527 sq ft; EPC rating B (energy efficient)
- Built 2018; gas-fired boiler and radiators
- Local area classed as very deprived; high crime rate
- Leasehold tenure; service charges and lease terms apply
A bright, modern one-bedroom ground-floor apartment offered at a 60% shared ownership level — an affordable route onto the property ladder in Westcliff-on-Sea. The open-plan living space, contemporary kitchen and full-length private terrace create an easy, low-maintenance home suited to first-time buyers or those downsizing.
Practical benefits include an allocated off-street parking space, secure entry to the development and quick rail links: Prittlewell, Southend Victoria and Southend Central are all walkable, with London reachable in around an hour. The flat is a sensible size (about 527 sq ft) with a well-equipped bathroom and built-in bedroom storage.
Buyers should note this is a leasehold property sold on a shared ownership basis (60% share, full market value £190,000) with a purchase price of £114,000 for the share advertised. The local area scores as very deprived and crime levels are high; consider local services and personal safety when viewing. The building is modern (2018) and energy efficient (EPC B), but communal upkeep, service charges and lease terms will apply and should be checked before committing.
Overall this is a practical, affordable, move-in-ready flat with strong transport links and private outdoor space. It suits first-time buyers who prioritise location and low-maintenance living and are comfortable with shared ownership and an urban neighbourhood.
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