Summary - 52 CARLINGFORD DRIVE WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA SS0 0SB
1 bed 1 bath Ground Flat
Long-lease one-bed flat with garden, parking and tenant in place — immediate income.
Long lease (156 years) giving long-term tenure security
Tenant in situ — current rent £7,540 per year (sold as investment)
Rear lounge with double doors and small private rear garden
One off-street parking space to the front
Compact one-bedroom layout — suitable for single/couple or investor
Property shows signs of neglect — garden overgrown, needs landscaping
Solid brick construction likely without cavity insulation; energy upgrades may be required
Council Tax Band A — very low running local tax
A compact one-bedroom ground-floor flat offered with a long lease (156 years) and a sitting tenant producing an immediate rental return. The property sits in a period semi-detached building close to Southend Hospital and main travel routes, making it practical for healthcare workers, commuters or long-term investors seeking steady income.
The flat includes a rear-aspect lounge with double doors to a small garden, a separate galley kitchen, double bedroom with fitted storage, and a three-piece bathroom. There is one off-street parking space to the front and double-glazed windows; the building’s solid-brick construction dates from 1900–1929.
Notable positives are the long lease, immediate rental income (£7,540 pa), low council tax (Band A) and proximity to transport and local amenities. The garden and some internal areas are neglected and will need clearance or landscaping, and the dwelling shows signs of dated fittings and clutter in places — suitable for light refurbishment rather than full-scale redevelopment.
For an investor this is a straightforward, let property with modest gross yield (approx. 5.8% at asking price) and long-term tenure security. Owner-occupiers or first-time buyers should note the unit is sold with tenant in situ and will not be available vacant. Walls are likely uninsulated (typical of the era), so energy-improvement works may be needed to reduce running costs.
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