Summary - OAKHAM COURT, 135 FLAT 30 MANCHESTER DRIVE LEIGH-ON-SEA SS9 3EX
1 bed 1 bath Retirement Property
Comfortable, low‑maintenance over‑60s flat close to shops and parks.
Long lease (approx. 163 years remaining)
Low-maintenance one-bedroom layout, approx. 442 sq ft
Lift access, communal lounge, laundry and landscaped gardens
Recently fitted modern shower room
Residents off-street parking and chain free sale
Service charge £2,770.92 per year
Electric storage heating (higher running costs than gas)
Compact size — best for single occupant or couple
Set within a well-maintained block in central Leigh-on-Sea, this one-bedroom retirement apartment offers low-maintenance living with good accessibility and communal facilities. The lift, landscaped gardens, residents’ parking and a communal lounge make daily life easier and more sociable for over-60s buyers.
The apartment is compact and efficiently arranged: a bright lounge, double bedroom and a recently installed modern shower room. The property has double glazing, electric storage heating and a long lease (approximately 163 years remaining), making it a straightforward purchase for someone looking to downsize or simplify.
Notable running costs include an annual service charge of £2,770.92 and electric storage heaters which can be more expensive than gas central heating. At around 442 sq ft the accommodation is modest, so it suits those seeking manageable space rather than large rooms. The property is offered chain free and benefits from fast broadband and excellent mobile signal.
Overall, this apartment is a practical, secure option for an independent retiree wanting central Leigh convenience and low-maintenance communal living. Buyers should factor in service charges and the nature of electric storage heating when budgeting.
1 bedroom apartment for sale in CHALKWELL PARK DRIVE, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 — £125,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 429 ft²
1 bedroom apartment for sale in Shirley Road, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 — £160,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 508 ft²
1 bedroom retirement property for sale in Porchester Court, Leigh on Sea, SS9 — £159,950 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 399 ft²
1 bedroom apartment for sale in Chalkwell Park Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 — £175,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 321 ft²
1 bedroom flat for sale in Chalkwell Park Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, SS9 — £125,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 485 ft²
1 bedroom apartment for sale in Portchester Court, Leigh on Sea * OPEN TO OFFERS *, SS9 — £150,000 • 1 bed • 1 bath • 431 ft²
