Summary - Flat 16, Mariner House, 157 High Street SS1 1LL
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Chain-free one-bed with great transport links, ideal for first-time buyers.
- Sea views from balcony and living area
- Open-plan kitchen/living with integrated appliances
- One double bedroom; large entrance storage cupboard
- Chain free; 116 years remaining on lease
- Compact 577 sq ft layout, suited to singles/couples
- Located on High Street — walking distance to stations
- Area recorded as very deprived; crime levels very high
- Electric boiler heating; no private garden, city noise possible
A compact, modern one-bedroom apartment with sea views and an open-plan living area, ideal for a first-time buyer wanting a central coastal base. The flat is offered chain free and benefits from integrated kitchen appliances, double glazing and a large entrance storage cupboard. At about 577 sq ft the layout feels efficient rather than expansive, suited to single occupancy or a couple.
Positioned on Southend High Street, this home puts the seafront, shops and both Southend Central and Southend Victoria stations within easy walking distance — a genuine convenience for commuters and weekend leisure. Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal support home working or streaming, while the balcony provides a city/sea outlook.
Buyers should note material, factual drawbacks: the property is leasehold (116 years remaining) and located in an area recorded as very deprived with very high local crime levels. Heating is electric via a boiler and radiators, which can affect running costs compared with gas alternatives. There is no garden and the apartment is city-centre facing, so expect urban noise.
Overall, this flat suits someone seeking a ready-to-live-in, low-maintenance starter home or a city-centre rental purchase with solid commuter links. It offers clear positives (chain free, sea view, central location) balanced with practical considerations about cost and neighbourhood environment.
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