Hilltop Close, Rayleigh, SS6 7, SS6 7TP
Listed 16 May 2026 · price reduced 30 Jul 2026 · Rayleigh
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Key features
- Two double bedroom first floor apartment
- Over 55s retirement development
- No onward chain
- Spacious lounge/diner 13'6 x 12'6
- Shower room
- Newly laid flooring
- Resident & visitor parking
- Approximately 158 years remaining on lease
About this home
Offered with no onward chain is this excellently maintained and spacious two bedroom first floor retirement apartment, exclusively for the over 55s, ideally positioned within minutes of Rayleigh High Street and local amenities.
Situated within the highly regarded Carisbrooke Lodge development, this well presented apartment has recently benefited from a newly installed kitchen, newly laid flooring and redecoration throughout, making it ideal for buyers seeking a move-in ready home.
The accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hall leading into a spacious lounge/diner measuring approximately 13’6 x 12’6, providing ample room for both relaxing and entertaining. The fitted kitchen has recently been upgraded and offers a range of storage units and worktop space.
There are two well proportioned double bedrooms alongside a modern shower room finished in neutral tones.
Further benefits include Economy 7 heating, double glazing, communal parking and beautifully maintained communal gardens with seating areas for residents to enjoy.
Carisbrooke Lodge is a highly popular retirement complex situated within a few minutes walk of Rayleigh High Street, offering convenient access to local shops, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and transport links.
The development also benefits from recently repainted communal areas, regularly maintained guttering and fascias, and a recently inspected roof.
Please note the apartment is located on the first floor and the building does not have a lift.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Lease Remaining: Approximately 158 Years
Service Charge & Maintenance: Approx. £234 PCM
Includes Buildings Insurance, Window Cleaning, Communal Cleaning & Garden Maintenance
Communal Facilities Include:
Resident & Visitor Parking
Communal Gardens
Seating Areas
Shed & Bin Storage
FIRST FLOOR – NO LIFT
Property details
- Property type
- Flat
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 158 years left
- Parking
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Rayleigh Station0.4 mi
- Hockley Station2.8 mi
- Benfleet Station3.2 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in SS6 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £410k · detached £545k · terraced £342k · flat £227k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Framlingham Court, Hilltop Close Rayleigh SS6 7TL | Flat Leasehold | 20 May 2026 | £200,500 |
| 9 Framlingham Court, Hilltop Close Rayleigh SS6 7TL | Flat Leasehold | 22 Sept 2025 | £195,000 |
| 15 Hilltop Close Rayleigh SS6 7TD | Semi-detached Freehold | 21 Mar 2025 | £395,000 |
| 8 Hilltop Close Rayleigh SS6 7TD | Semi-detached Freehold | 18 Feb 2025 | £390,500 |
| 8 Hedingham House, Hilltop Close Rayleigh SS6 7TN | Flat Leasehold | 12 Apr 2024 | £210,000 |
| 8 Framlingham Court, Hilltop Close Rayleigh SS6 7TL | Flat Leasehold | 12 Jan 2024 | £205,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in SS6
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 Hendricks Estate Agents, Southend-On-Sea on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 16 May 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 30/07/2026.
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