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The Icon, Southernhay, Basildon
To rentReduced 5 Oct 2026
£1,400 pcm£323 pw

The Icon, Southernhay, Basildon, SS14 1FG

2bedrooms
1bathroom
Flattype

Listed 13 Aug 2026 · price reduced 5 Oct 2026 · Basildon

How the price compares

This home£1,400 pcm
Median 2 bed in Basildon£1,400 pcm2 homes listed
Difference0%in line with the area

Key features

  • TWO BEDROOMS
  • SECURE ALLOCATED PARKING SPACE
  • COMMUNAL GARDEN
  • FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT
  • NEXT TO BASILDON TRAIN STATION
  • AVAILABLE NOW

About this home

A well-presented two-bedroom first-floor apartment situated within the popular The Icon development, offering spacious open-plan living, secure allocated parking and excellent access to Basildon Train Station and the town centre.

The apartment benefits from a communal garden, providing an outdoor space for residents to enjoy.

Located within walking distance of Basildon train station and the town centre, the property is ideally suited for commuters needing direct rail links into London whilst also wanting the convenience of shops, restaurants and local amenities close by.

Tenant Information:

To meet the affordability requirements for this property, applicants will typically require a minimum combined gross annual household income of £42,000. Where a guarantor is required, they will typically need a minimum gross annual income of £50,400.

A holding deposit equivalent to one week's rent (£346.15) will be required to reserve the property, subject to a successful application. This will be deducted from the first month's rent upon the commencement of the tenancy, provided all parties proceed. The holding deposit may be retained in certain circumstances in accordance with the Tenant Fees Act 2019.

The tenancy will be offered as an Assured Periodic Tenancy in accordance with current legislation. The property is available for private residential occupation only and is not available on a company let basis.

Prospective tenants should also budget for the ongoing costs associated with renting the property, including council tax (Band C), gas, electricity, water, broadband, television licence and any other utility or communication services.

All applications are subject to satisfactory referencing, Right to Rent checks, credit checks and the landlord's final approval. Affordability criteria may vary depending on individual circumstances and the referencing provider's assessment.

Room Measurements

Entrance Hall

Lounge: 6.29m x 3.55m

Kitchen: 6.29m 3.55m

Bedroom one: 4.19m 2.67m

Bedroom Two: 4.19 x 2.86m

Bathroom: 2.18m x 1.67m

Property details

Property type
Flat
Council tax band
C
Available from
Now
Tenancy
Long term
Parking
Allocated
Heating
Central
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Basildon Station0.1 mi
  • Laindon Station1.4 mi
  • Pitsea Station2.2 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in SS14 over the last 12 months: terraced £325k · flat £180k · semi-detached £360k · detached £418k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
Flat 31, The Icon, Southernhay
Basildon SS14 1FG
Flat
Leasehold
9 Apr 2025£80,000
Flat 5, The Icon, Southernhay
Basildon SS14 1FG
Flat
Leasehold
26 Feb 2024£155,000
Flat 37, The Icon, Southernhay
Basildon SS14 1FG
Flat
Leasehold
18 Jan 2024£170,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in SS14

Renting costs

Typical income needed£42,000a year, at 30 times the monthly rent
Holding deposit cap£323one week's rent
Tenancy deposit cap£1,615five weeks' rent

Caps follow the Tenant Fees Act 2019 (England). Referencing rules vary by agent; Scotland and Wales have their own rules.

Listed by Gibson & Brennan, Basildon on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 13 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 05/10/2026.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION All applicants will be subject to referencing and affordability checks. Applicants will typically need to demonstrate a household income of approximately 30x the monthly rent, although this may vary depending on individual circumstances and referencing outcomes. A holding deposit equivalent to 1 week s rent will be required to secure the property, subject to contract and referencing. This payment will be fully refundable or allocated towards the first month s rent or security deposit upon successful completion, subject to the Tenant Fees Act 2019. The security deposit will be protected within a government approved tenancy deposit scheme in accordance with current legislation. This tenancy will be offered as a periodic tenancy / Assured Periodic Tenancy (APT) in line with current legislation. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the tenancy will continue on a rolling monthly basis until ended by either party in accordance with the relevant legal notice requirements. Any applicable minimum occupation period will be confirmed prior to commencement of the tenancy. Rent may be reviewed and increased in line with current legislation and the terms of the tenancy agreement. Prospective tenants should ensure they fully understand the tenancy terms, payment obligations and notice requirements before entering into any agreement. PERMITTED PAYMENTS Under the Tenant Fees Act 2019, permitted payments may include: Holding Deposit, maximum 1 week s rent Security Deposit, maximum 5 weeks rent below £50,000 annual rent, or 6 weeks rent above £50,000 annual rent Changes to the tenancy / occupation contract Early surrender requests where applicable Utilities, communication services, TV licence and council tax where applicable Default fees for late rent payments and replacement keys / security devices Any other permitted payments allowed under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 TENANT PROTECTION Gibson & Brennan Estate Agents are members of the government approved Client Money Protection scheme provided by Propertymark. Propertymark Membership Number: C0138268 We are also members of The Property Ombudsman redress scheme. Please note that lettings agents are required by law to publish on their websites information for potential tenants about relevant fees, redress schemes and client money protection schemes (including the names of those schemes). Relevant fees must also be published on third party websites, such as Rightmove. For properties to rent in England and Wales, details of the agent's membership of any redress scheme and client money protection scheme must also be published with their fees on Rightmove. It is the agent's responsibility to ensure that all relevant information is provided to Rightmove and is up to date and accurate. If the relevant information does not appear here, the agent may have included it within the property description.

Agent disclaimer

Disclaimer - Property reference GBS_BSL_LFSYCL_1109_1274481907. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Gibson & Brennan, Basildon. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

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