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£190,000Guide price

Cambridge Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1EJ

1bedroom
1bathroom
Retirement Propertytype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 20 Oct 2026 · Southend-on-Sea

How the price compares

This home£190,000
Median 1 bed in SS1£150k66 homes listed · £363 per sq ft
Difference+27%above the area median

Key features

  • Attractive retirement development with a welcoming communal entrance.
  • Bright and spacious lounge/diner, ideal for relaxing and entertaining.
  • Fitted kitchen with ample storage and worktop space.
  • Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and built-in vanity.
  • Bathroom with walk-in shower and accessibility features.
  • Communal utility room with washing machines and dryers.
  • Beautiful communal gardens with seating areas and flower beds.
  • Spacious communal dining hall with feature fireplace.
  • Communal car park providing convenient off-street parking.
  • Conveniently located close to Southend city centre, the seafront, Southend Victoria and Southend Central stations, with a variety of shops and local amenities nearby.

About this home

* ONE-BEDROOM RETIREMENT FLAT FOR OVER 55s * COMMUNAL GARDENS * COMMUNAL DINING ROOM * COMMUNAL UTILITY ROOM * COMMUNAL PARKING * CLOSE TO SOUTHEND CITY CENTRE & SEAFRONT * Bear Estate Agents are pleased to welcome to the market this appealing one-bedroom retirement flat, situated on the first floor of an attractive over-55s development. The property offers a spacious lounge/diner, fitted kitchen and comfortable double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, alongside a bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and accessibility aids. Residents can also enjoy a range of communal facilities, including a welcoming dining hall, well-maintained gardens with seating areas, and a convenient utility room with washing machines and tumble dryers. The development further benefits from double glazing and communal parking. Ideally located close to Southend city centre, the seafront, Southend Victoria and Southend Central railway stations, as well as a variety of shops and local amenities, this property presents an excellent opportunity for those seeking comfortable retirement living in a convenient location.

Frontage - An attractive block of flats benefiting from double-glazed windows, a secure communal entrance and a communal car park providing convenient off-street parking for residents.

Entrance Hall - 3.45m x 0.79m (11'4 x 2'7) - A welcoming hallway featuring a smooth decorative coved ceiling with pendant lighting, a wall-mounted radiator, power points and comfortable carpeted flooring. The hallway provides convenient access to all rooms, offering a practical and well-connected layout throughout the property.

Lounge/Diner - 4.37m x 3.56m (14'4 x 11'8) - A spacious and bright lounge/diner featuring an attractive decorative ceiling with elegant pendant lighting and a patterned ceiling rose. The room further benefits from wall-mounted lighting, double-glazed windows allowing for plenty of natural light, a wall-mounted radiator and comfortable carpeted flooring. An open-plan archway leads through to the adjoining room, creating a sense of space and a natural flow between the living areas.

Kitchen - 1.88m x 1.57m (6'2 x 5'2) - A well-appointed fitted kitchen featuring a smooth coved ceiling with pendant lighting, ample storage provided by fitted cupboards, and space for a freestanding oven. Further benefits include a stainless-steel sink, partially tiled walls, decorative dado rail and tiled flooring, creating a practical and functional space for everyday use.

Bedroom - 3.45m x 2.46m (11'4 x 8'1) - A spacious double bedroom featuring a smooth decorative coved ceiling with elegant pendant lighting, fitted wardrobes and cupboards providing ample storage, and a built-in vanity area. The room further benefits from double-glazed windows, allowing for natural light, and comfortable carpeted flooring, creating a practical and inviting living space.

Bathroom - 2.01m x 1.42m (6'7 x 4'8) - A well-appointed bathroom featuring a smooth decorative coved ceiling with pendant lighting, tiled walls and flooring, a vanity wash basin and WC. The room also benefits from a walk-in shower with accessible grab rails, a built-in mirrored medicine cabinet and a wall-mounted towel rail, combining practicality, comfort and accessibility.

Communal Dining Hall - A spacious and welcoming communal dining hall featuring a smooth decorative ceiling complemented by elegant pendant and wall-mounted lighting. The room benefits from attractive decorative wall panelling, carpeted flooring, double-glazed windows, a wall-mounted radiator and a charming feature fireplace, creating a comfortable and inviting setting for residents to dine and socialise.

Communal Utility Room - A well-maintained communal utility room featuring a smooth ceiling with recessed spotlights, fitted cabinets and worktops, and convenient washing machines and tumble dryers, providing a practical and functional space for residents’ laundry needs.

Communal Garden - Beautifully maintained communal gardens featuring block-paved pathways, established flower beds, attractive potted plants and inviting seating areas, all enclosed by elegant wrought-iron fencing to create a secure and peaceful outdoor space.

Property details

Property type
Retirement Property
Council tax band
C
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
85 years left
Service charge
£293.84 per year
Parking
Communal

Floorplan

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Location

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  • Southend Central Station0.1 mi
  • Southend Victoria Station0.4 mi
  • Westcliff Station0.8 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
82 Cambridge Road
Southend-On-Sea SS1 1ES
Semi-detached
Freehold
31 Jul 2026£525,000
Flat 54, The Pavilions, 140, Cambridge Road
Southend-On-Sea SS1 1HP
Flat
Leasehold
23 Jun 2026£220,000
19 Cambridge Court
Southend-On-Sea SS1 1EJ
Flat
Leasehold
19 Jun 2026£210,000
34 Cambridge Court
Southend-On-Sea SS1 1EJ
Flat
Leasehold
17 Apr 2026£113,000
50 Cambridge Road
Southend-On-Sea SS1 1ES
Terraced
Freehold
27 Feb 2026£567,000
43 Cambridge Road
Southend-On-Sea SS1 1ET
Flat
Leasehold
30 Jan 2026£180,000
Basement Flat, 43a, Cambridge Road
Southend-On-Sea SS1 1ET
Flat
Leasehold
17 Nov 2025£165,000
122a, Cambridge Road
Southend-On-Sea SS1 1ER
Terraced
Leasehold
26 Sept 2025£227,127
Flat 61, The Pavilions, 140, Cambridge Road
Southend-On-Sea SS1 1HP
Flat
Leasehold
29 Aug 2025£155,000
Flat 18, The Pavilions, 140, Cambridge Road
Southend-On-Sea SS1 1HP
Flat
Leasehold
11 Jul 2025£218,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in SS1

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£950£19,000 deposit · £171,000 loan
Stamp Duty£1,300England 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 Bear Estate Agents, Southend-on-Sea on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 20 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 20/10/2026.

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