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For saleReduced 7 Aug 2026
£70,000

Riviera Drive, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2RB

1bedroom
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 4 Feb 2026 · price reduced 7 Aug 2026 · Southend-on-Sea

How the price compares

This home£70,000
Median 1 bed in SS1£150k66 homes listed · £363 per sq ft
Difference-53%below the area median

About this home

A one bedroom Retirement apartment situated on the first floor of a popular modern retirement development located within walking distance of local shops, bus stop and mainline railway station. The development benefits from a residents lounge, communal gardens and resident car park to rear. Plus, part time site manager. Needing some modernisation throughout this property is offered for sale at a realistic price and with NO ONWARD CHAIN, viewing advised!.

Communal Entrance Hall Approached via secure entry door with entry phone system to side. Stairs rising to first floor accommodation. Door leading off to Manager’s office and communal facilities. Lift access to floors. Corridor leading to apartment.

Entrance Hall Approached via hardwood front door. Doors lead off to all rooms. Wall mounted electric heater. Wall mounted utilities. Coved ceiling. Storage cupboard to side.

Kitchen 8' 10" x 7' 4" (2.7m x 2.24m) Borrowed light window/serving hatch to rear to lounge. Kitchen is fitted with a range of base and eye level shaker style units incorporating a rolled edge working surface. Inset stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer unit. Space for free standing fridge/freezer. Space for electric oven. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Tiled splashbacks. Emergency pull cord system.

Lounge 14' 0" x 11' 2" (4.27m x 3.4m) UPVC double glazed window to front. Two wall mounted electric storage heater. Feature fireplace with wooden mantle, stone hearth and inset electric fire. High level skirting. Coved ceiling. Emergency pull cord system. Servig hatch to front leading to kitchen.

Bedroom 10' 9" x 8' 3" (3.28m x 2.51m) UPVC double glazed window front. Wall mounted electric storage heater. Fitted storage cupboard housing hot water system. High level skirting. Coved ceiling. Emergency pull cord.

Bathroom Bathroom is fitted with a three piece suite comprising low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath. Part tiled walls. Wall mounted electric fan heater. Emergency pull cord. Wall mounted extractor fan.

Parking The property benefits from a private residents car park to rear.

Communal Facilities The property benefits from a residents utility room housing two tumble dryers, wash basin.

Communal Lounge Residents lounge with sliding door to communal garden. Communal kitchen area.

Communal Garden The property benefits from access to communal garden area with washing lines, paved patio area. Reminder laid to lawn with mature planted borders. The property further benefits from on site development manager.

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Council tax band
TBC
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
163 years left
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

Floorplan

Location

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  • Southend East Station0.1 mi
  • Southend Central Station0.8 mi
  • Southend Victoria 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
79 Riviera Drive
Southend-On-Sea SS1 2QH
Terraced
Freehold
29 Jul 2026£255,000
Flat 6, Pembridge Court, Riviera Drive
Southend-On-Sea SS1 2RB
Flat
Leasehold
29 May 2026£78,000
Flat 18, Pembridge Court, Riviera Drive
Southend-On-Sea SS1 2RB
Flat
Leasehold
13 May 2026£82,999
81 Riviera Drive
Southend-On-Sea SS1 2QH
Semi-detached
Freehold
21 Nov 2025£360,500
Flat 19, Pembridge Court, Riviera Drive
Southend-On-Sea SS1 2RB
Flat
Leasehold
22 Aug 2025£80,000
45a, Riviera Drive
Southend-On-Sea SS1 2QT
Flat
Leasehold
24 Jun 2025£272,000
Flat 29, Pembridge Court, Riviera Drive
Southend-On-Sea SS1 2RB
Flat
Leasehold
23 Apr 2025£70,000
Flat 14, Pembridge Court, Riviera Drive
Southend-On-Sea SS1 2RB
Flat
Leasehold
28 Feb 2025£83,000
43 Riviera Drive
Southend-On-Sea SS1 2QT
Flat
Leasehold
29 Jan 2025£230,000
94 Riviera Drive
Southend-On-Sea SS1 2QH
Terraced
Freehold
20 Sept 2024£300,000

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£350£7,000 deposit · £63,000 loan
Stamp Duty£0England 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 Hunt Roche, Coast & Country Homes on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 4 Feb 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 07/08/2026.

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