Summary - Prospects Place, Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 9FR
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Contemporary one-bedroom flat with patio, balcony and parking — no onward chain..
No onward chain — immediate possession possible
Open-plan kitchen/living room with private front patio
Private rear balcony accessed from the bedroom
One allocated off-street parking space included
Modern bathroom, high-performance glazing, gas central heating
Leasehold: 98 years remaining (may affect long-term value)
Service charge approx £2,160 pa; average-sized accommodation (536 sqft)
Local area: higher crime levels and very deprived classification
A modern ground-floor one-bedroom flat on Fairfax Drive, offered with no onward chain and immediate possession possible. The apartment provides an open-plan kitchen/living area that opens onto a private patio, plus a rear balcony off the bedroom — useful for fresh air and a small outdoor seating area. The property includes one allocated off-street parking space and a handy storage cupboard.
The interior is contemporary with a modern three-piece bathroom, high-performance glazing and gas central heating from a boiler and radiators. At about 536 sq ft, the accommodation is modest but well laid out for single buyers or couples, and the long residential lease (98 years remaining) supports mortgageability for many lenders. Council tax is low, which helps running costs.
Important drawbacks are factual: this is a leasehold flat with an average service charge of £2,160 per year and 98 years remaining on the lease. The local area records higher crime levels and is classified as very deprived, which may affect long-term capital growth. The block sits close to the A127 and local transport hubs, so there can be traffic noise. Outdoor spaces are small rather than garden-sized and views are limited to neighbouring development.
Overall, this property will suit a first-time buyer or buy-to-let investor looking for a low-maintenance, contemporary flat with parking and good transport links, provided they accept the leasehold status, service charge and local area considerations.
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