Top-floor one-bedroom retirement flat with lift and secure intercom entry
Onsite manager, guest suite, laundry, residents’ lounge and hairdresser
Mobility scooter charging area, communal gardens and off-street parking
Requires general cosmetic modernisation; dated kitchen and interior
Lease concern: ~60 years remaining — lenders likely to refuse mortgages
Service charge approx £2,676/year; ground rent £232.38/year
Central town location with easy access to shops and transport
Local area: above-average crime and high deprivation — fact to consider
This one-bedroom top-floor retirement apartment in Havenvale offers practical, secure living for the over-55s in a central Clacton location. The development includes onsite facilities — residents’ manager, guest suite, laundry, hairdresser, residents’ lounge and mobility scooter charging — providing convenience and peace of mind. The apartment has a bright lounge, separate kitchen, built-in bedroom storage and pleasant communal gardens with parking bays.
The flat is offered at a keen price but requires general cosmetic modernisation throughout: the kitchen is dated and some internal finishes will need updating. The property is electric-heated with night storage heaters and has an average overall size (approximately 463 sq ft). The environment is geared to older residents and benefits from a secure intercom entry and lift access.
Important buying considerations: the lease has around 60 years remaining which severely limits mortgage options — many lenders will refuse to lend. Service charges are approximately £2,676 per year and ground rent is £232.38 per year. The local area scores high on deprivation and crime is above average, though the block provides a secure, managed setting and quick access to town shops and amenities.
This apartment suits a cash buyer or a buyer able to manage short-lease purchase and renovation. It presents a practical downsizing opportunity for someone prioritising onsite support and convenience over a turnkey finish, or an investor aware of the lease and funding constraints.
