Summary - 9 ARUNDEL ROAD WICKFORD SS11 7JY
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Well-lit one-bedroom flat, minutes from Wickford station — ideal first-time purchase..
One-bedroom first-floor flat, approx 506 sq ft
Windows in every room; natural light throughout
Communal garden and off-street communal parking
0.5 mile walk to Wickford station and town centre
Long lease: 104 years remaining
Service charge c.£116 pcm; ground rent £10 pa
System-built 1950s–60s construction; assumed no wall insulation
Local crime level reported as above average
This one-bedroom first-floor flat offers a bright, well-proportioned living room and a large bedroom within a mid-20th-century low-rise block. At about 506 sq ft the layout suits a first-time buyer or commuter seeking straightforward, low-maintenance living close to transport.
Practical benefits include windows to every room, double glazing, communal garden and off-street communal parking. The flat sits just 0.5 miles from Wickford railway station and town centre, making it an easy walk for daily commuting or local amenities.
Running costs are clear: a long lease of 104 years, ground rent £10 pa and service charge about £116 pcm (£1,392 pa). The property has mains gas central heating and an EPC rating of C, but the building is a system-built post-war block with assumed no cavity insulation in walls and double glazing fitted before 2002 — improvements could reduce bills and improve comfort.
This is a sensible, affordable entry into the local market at the guide price. Buyers should note the above-average local crime level and the potential need for insulation or modernisation works if aiming to improve energy performance or resale value.
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