Chester Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2YW
Listed 6 Aug 2025 · price reduced 17 Oct 2026 · Southend-on-Sea
How the price compares
Key features
- Spacious First Floor Flat
- Just Yards From The Seafront & Southchurch Park
- 17'6 Lounge
- Two Good Sized Bedrooms
- 11'11 Kitchen/ Diner
- Fully Double Glazed
- Gas Central Heating
- 50% Share Of Freehold
- Own West Facing Rear Garden
- EPC Rating 'C'
About this home
Offered with no onward chain, 992 year lease and the valuable benefit of a 50% share of the freehold, this spacious two-bedroom first floor apartment occupies one of Southend's most enviable positions. Located just yards from both the stunning seafront and the beautiful Southchurch Park, the accommodation showcases excellent proportions throughout, beginning with an impressive 17'6" front lounge as well as a kitchen large enough to accommodate dining. One of the property's most distinctive features is the direct access to a west-facing rear garden capturing the afternoon and evening sunlight. The combination of freehold ownership, prime coastal location, and unique garden access makes this an outstanding investment opportunity. Whether you're seeking a permanent residence near the sea, a weekend retreat, or a property with strong rental potential, this apartment ticks every box. This exceptional property represents a rare opportunity to secure both lifestyle and investment benefits in one of Southend's most sought-after areas. Viewing is absolutely essential to fully appreciate the location, space, and unique features this remarkable apartment offers.
Accommodation Comprising - Front door leading to communal entrance lobby with own front door to...
Entrance Hall - Staircase to first floor landing, radiator, built in storage cupboard, loft access, smooth plastered ceiling with inset spotlights, doors off to...
Lounge - 5.33m x 4.50m into bay (17'6 x 14'9 into bay) - Double glazed bay window and additional double glazed window to front, radiator, feature brick fireplace with matching hearth and timber mantle, coved ceiling...
Bedroom 1 - 3.78m x 3.66m (12'5 x 12') - Double glazed window to rear, radiator, laminate wood flooring, coved ceiling...
Bathroom - 2.62m x 2.36m max overall (8'7 x 7'9 max overall) - White suite comprising panelled bath with electric shower unit over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C., fully tiled walls, radiator, two obscure double glazed windows to side...
Bedroom 2 - 2.62m x 2.59m (8'7 x 8'6) - Double glazed window to side, radiator, laminate wood flooring...
Kitchen/ Diner - 3.63m x 3.07m (11'11 x 10'1) - Range of fitted base units with complementing roll edged working surfaces over, inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit, gas cooker to remain, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge/ freezer, breakfast bar, matching range of wall mounted units, radiator, tiled splashbacks, wall mounted gas central heating & hot water boiler, double glazed window to rear, double glazed door providing access to...
Rear Garden - Timber balcony accessed from the kitchen with stairs down to own west facing rear garden, mostly laid with concrete...
Agents Note - The lease is being extended to 992 years as part of the sales process and the property also benefits from a 50% share of the freehold...
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Property details
- Property type
- Flat
- Size
- 786 sq ft / 73 sq m
- Council tax band
- B
- Tenure
- Share of Freehold
- Lease remaining
- 75 years left
- Ground rent
- £0 per year
- Parking
- On street
- Garden
- Yes
- Heating
- Gas central
- Broadband
- ADSL copper wire
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Southend East Station0.6 mi
- Southend Central Station1.1 mi
- Thorpe Bay Station1.3 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.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Chester Avenue Southend-On-Sea SS1 2YW | Flat Leasehold | 11 Feb 2026 | £240,000 |
| 6 Chester Avenue Southend-On-Sea SS1 2YW | Terraced Freehold | 24 Oct 2025 | £465,000 |
| 7 Chester Avenue Southend-On-Sea SS1 2YW | Terraced Freehold | 28 Jun 2024 | £411,000 |
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Buying costs
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 1st Call Sales & Lettings, Southend on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 6 Aug 2025; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 17/10/2026.
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