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For saleReduced 29 Oct 2026
£145,000Offers in excess of

AMBLESIDE DRIVE, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2UT

1bedroom
1bathroom
Ground Flattype
388sq ft
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 21 Aug 2026 · price reduced 29 Oct 2026 · Southend-on-Sea

How the price compares

This home£145,000£374 per sq ft
Median 1 bed in SS1£150k66 homes listed · £363 per sq ft
Difference-3%in line with the area

Key features

  • One Bedroom Ground Floor Flat
  • No Onward Chain - Excellent First Time Buyer Purchase
  • Lounge Reception Room
  • Kitchen With Base & Wall Units Plus Integrated Oven & Hob
  • Characterful Bedroom Enhanced By An Attractive Bay Window
  • Private Individual Entrance Accessed Along The Side Of The Building
  • Communal Garden Area Providing Valuable Outdoor Space To Enjoy
  • Excellent Access To Southend East Railway Station With London Connections
  • Positioned Well For Local Shops, Restaurants, Cafe's & Bus Connections
  • Close To Southchurch Hall Gardens

About this home

Character and versatility come together beautifully inside this one-bedroom home being sold with no onward chain. A lounge reception room provides space to relax, entertain and create a small dining area if desired, while the fitted kitchen offers integrated cooking appliances and practical storage. The bedroom's attractive bay window adds individuality and natural light, with a three piece suite shower room completing the accommodation.

Arriving home feels pleasingly individual thanks to a private entrance approached along the side of the building and through a gated access. Beyond the apartment itself, residents can make use of a communal garden, offering valuable outdoor space for fresh air and relaxation. Together, these features give the property an appealing sense of independence.

Perfectly placed for enjoying both connectivity and the coastal lifestyle, the home offers excellent access to Southend East station, local bus routes, everyday shopping and nearby cafés. Southchurch Hall Gardens and Southchurch Park provide welcome green escapes, while the sea lies less than a mile away, placing Southend's much loved seafront within easy reach.

Measurements - Lounge 3.75m x 3.42m (12'3" x 11'2") Hallway 6.74m x 0.89m (22'1" x 2'11") Kitchen 2.34m x 2.11m (7'8" x 6'11") Bedroom 2.90m x 3.12m into bay (9'6" x 10'2" into bay) Shower Room 1.38m x 2.34m (4'6" x 7'8")

Interior - The lounge forms the heart of the property; well sized and versatile, with space for a sofa, still with room for a small dining table and chairs for meals. The kitchen is arranged with a range of base and wall-mounted units providing useful preparation and storage space, complemented by an integrated oven and gas hob for everyday cooking. The bedroom brings a welcome sense of personality to the accommodation, with its attractive bay window creating architectural interest while drawing natural light into the room and offering the perfect setting for a reading chair or carefully chosen furnishings. Completing the accommodation is a shower room, fitted with a shower enclosure, WC and hand basin.

Exterior - One of the home's particularly appealing features is the sense of separation created by its own private entrance. Whilst still being able to be accessed through a conventional communal front door and hallway. Private access is found down the side of the building and through a gate. Residents also have the advantage of a communal garden area, providing valuable outside space to enjoy. Whether it becomes somewhere to sit with a morning coffee, catch a little sunshine or simply step outside and enjoy some fresh air, it adds another dimension to day-to-day living.

Location - Occupying a well-connected position on Ambleside Drive, placing everyday conveniences, green spaces and Southend's famous coastline within easy reach. Southend East railway station is closest, with an approximately walk time of 7 minutes, while Southend Central and Southend Victoria are also readily accessible. For London commuters, Southend East sits on the c2c network, with direct services connecting the area with London Fenchurch Street. Daily essentials are comfortably catered for, with supermarkets nearby. For quieter moments, historic Southchurch Hall Gardens offers an attractive local escape centred around the Grade I listed Southchurch Hall, while the larger Southchurch Park provides extensive green space and recreational facilities. Then there is the coastline itself. The home is less than a mile from the sea, putting Southend's seafront, promenade and coastal atmosphere within appealing reach for weekend walks, summer evenings and spontaneous trips to the water. It is a location that balances everyday practicality with one of Southend's greatest lifestyle advantages: having the coast close to home.

Tenure - Leasehold Lease Years remaining: 148 Annual Service Charge: £1,250 Annual Ground Rent: £50

Property details

Property type
Ground Flat
Size
388 sq ft / 36 sq m
Council tax band
A
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
148 years left
Ground rent
£50 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£1,250 per year
Parking
Off street, No disabled parking
Garden
Yes
Heating
Gas central
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Floorplan

Floorplan

Location

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  • Southend East Station0.3 mi
  • Southend Central Station0.5 mi
  • Southend Victoria Station0.6 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in SS1 over the last 12 months: flat £220k · detached £660k · terraced £318k · semi-detached £480k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
182 Ambleside Drive
Southend-On-Sea SS1 2UF
Semi-detached
Freehold
19 Aug 2026£512,500
174 Ambleside Drive
Southend-On-Sea SS1 2UF
Semi-detached
Freehold
13 Aug 2026£469,000
43 Ambleside Drive
Southend-On-Sea SS1 2UT
Semi-detached
Freehold
3 Jul 2026£457,500
75 Ambleside Drive
Southend-On-Sea SS1 2UT
Semi-detached
Freehold
16 Jan 2026£362,500
39 Ambleside Drive
Southend-On-Sea SS1 2UT
Semi-detached
Leasehold
1 Dec 2025£240,000
141a, Ambleside Drive
Southend-On-Sea SS1 2UW
Semi-detached
Leasehold
12 Nov 2025£230,000
39 Ambleside Drive
Southend-On-Sea SS1 2UT
Semi-detached
Leasehold
17 Oct 2025£225,000
41a, Ambleside Drive
Southend-On-Sea SS1 2UT
Flat
Leasehold
4 Jul 2025£225,000
7 Ambleside Court, 87, Ambleside Drive
Southend-On-Sea SS1 2UP
Flat
Leasehold
23 Jun 2025£160,000
37 Ambleside Drive
Southend-On-Sea SS1 2UT
Semi-detached
Freehold
28 May 2025£375,000

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Buying costs

Monthly repayment£725£14,500 deposit · £130,500 loan
Stamp Duty£400England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Appointmoor Estates, Westcliff-On-Sea on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 21 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 29/10/2026.

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