Palmers Drive, Grays, Essex, RM17 5RX
Listed 5 Mar 2026 · price reduced 14 Aug 2026 · Grays
How the price compares
About this home
RETIREMENT COMPLEX!! Discover comfort, convenience and complete peace of mind in this beautifully refurbished one bedroom first floor apartment, set within one of Grays’ most desirable retirement communities.
The home has been thoughtfully updated throughout, offering a bright and spacious lounge, a stylish modern fitted kitchen and a contemporary shower room finished to a high standard. With its low maintenance design, the property is ideal for those seeking relaxed and stress free living.
Situated within a quiet, well maintained complex, the apartment benefits from a calm environment and a friendly community atmosphere—perfect for anyone wanting an independent yet secure lifestyle. Local shops, bus routes, and essential amenities are all close by, ensuring everything you need is always within easy reach.
Whether you're downsizing, looking for a comfortable retirement home, or simply hoping to enjoy a more relaxed pace of life, this move in ready property presents a fantastic opportunity. Early viewing is highly recommended.
Please note that an AML fee is chargeable to the buyer once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.
Grays is a popular residential town in Essex offering an array of amenities, shops and schools. There is a mainline railway station with direct links into London Fenchurch Street. The Lakeside Regional Shopping Centre and M25/A13 Dartford River Crossing are within easy access.
Property details
- Property type
- Flat
- Council tax band
- B
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Lease remaining
- 58 years left
- Ground rent
- £70 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
- Service charge
- £2,422 per year
- Heating
- Electric
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Grays Station0.8 mi
- Tilbury Town Station1.6 mi
- Chafford Hundred Station2.1 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in RM17 over the last 12 months: terraced £325k · flat £190k · semi-detached £410k · detached £480k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Priestley Court, Palmers Drive Grays RM17 5RX | Flat Leasehold | 19 Jun 2026 | £95,000 |
| 13 Palmers Drive Grays RM17 5RA | Terraced Freehold | 26 May 2026 | £395,000 |
| 49 Palmers Drive Grays RM17 5RA | Detached Freehold | 1 May 2026 | £430,000 |
| 15 Palmers Drive Grays RM17 5RA | Terraced Freehold | 30 Apr 2026 | £400,000 |
| 43 Palmers Drive Grays RM17 5RA | Terraced Freehold | 1 Dec 2025 | £240,000 |
| 3 Priestley Court, Palmers Drive Grays RM17 5RX | Flat Leasehold | 28 Nov 2025 | £185,000 |
| 18 Priestley Court, Palmers Drive Grays RM17 5RX | Flat Leasehold | 15 Aug 2025 | £123,000 |
| 11 Priestley Court, Palmers Drive Grays RM17 5RX | Flat Leasehold | 14 May 2025 | £155,000 |
| 50 Priestley Court, Palmers Drive Grays RM17 5RX | Flat Leasehold | 31 Mar 2025 | £130,000 |
| 12 Palmers Drive Grays RM17 5RA | Terraced Freehold | 3 Dec 2024 | £360,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in RM17
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 Bairstow Eves, Grays on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 5 Mar 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 14/08/2026.
Agent disclaimer
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