Thorpe Hall Avenue, Thorpe Bay, SS1 3DW
Listed 25 Sept 2026 · Southend-on-Sea
How the price compares
Key features
- NO ONWARD CHAIN
- 2 Bedroom ground floor retirement apartment
- 2 Bathrooms
- 24 hour emergency line
- Communal facilities / lounge
- Communal garden areas & parking
- Moments from the promenade
- Walking distance of Thorpe Bay Broadway & train station
About this home
With NO ONWARD CHAIN, Goldings are delighted to offer for sale this immaculate retirement apartment. Located on the ground floor and opening onto the communal gardens, the property benefits from two bedrooms (En-suite W.C. to master), a lounge / diner that links directly with the kitchen and a luxury shower room. Waters Mead is a much sought after complex offering superb retirement living. For peace of mind, there is a building manager on site and all rooms have pull cord alarms in case of an emergency. The block is well maintained and has a welcoming residents lounge, laundry room, parking and communal gardens. Perfectly located only a short stroll from the seafront and also within walking distance of Thorpe Bay shops and train station, this would suit anyone looking to downsize for a slower pace of life. Please call for further details.
Communal Entrance A spacious and inviting reception hall approached via security entry front door with door to flat.
Property Entrance Secure private door links directly with :
Recepton Hall Reception hall with wall mounted entry phone system and emergency pull cord. Two storage cupboards, one housing electric fuse board and the other houses the 'Ariston' Hot water system with wooden shelving to side. Doors to :
Lounge / Diner 18' 8" x 10' 5" (5.7m x 3.18m) A double glazed French door with full height side windows opens onto the communal front garden with patio area. Feature fireplace with electric fire. Open Archway to :
KItchen 10' 4" x 5' 7" (3.15m x 1.7m) A modern kitchen comprising a range of full height, eye and base level storage units complemented by the square edge work surfaces with inset sink and mixer tap. Tiled splashbacks. Inset hob under extractor. Built-in oven. Space for freestanding fridge-freezer. Wall mounted extractor fan.
Bedroom One 16' 0" x 8' 8" (4.88m x 2.64m) Double glazed window to front aspect. This room benefits from some built-in wardrobes / bedroom storage. Courtesy door to :
En-Suite Comprises low level W.C. and pedestal wash hand basin. Towel radiator. Extractor fan.
Bedroom Two 11' 5" x 7' 2" (3.48m x 2.18m) Double glazed window to front aspect.
Shower Room A fully tiled room comprising large walk-in shower with glass screen, low level W.C. with concealed cistern and a wash hand basin set in large storage unit. Towel radiator. Extractor fan.
Communal Facilities The development benefits from a fun and sociable communal lounge, communal laundry and guest bedroom suite.
Parking Communal car park to the rear of the development.
Communal Gardens The development benefits from beautifully established communal gardens which are laid to lawn with planted beds and borders. Maturing shrubs. Patio areas with seating.
Agents Note All rooms have modern slimline electric glass panelled heaters which can be controlled by a smart phone, a remote or manually.
Lease length - 88 years remaining. Annual service charge for 2026 - £3778.39
Property details
- Property type
- Retirement Property
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Thorpe Bay Station0.5 mi
- Southend East Station1.1 mi
- Shoeburyness Station1.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 233 Thorpe Hall Avenue Southend-On-Sea SS1 3SG | Detached Freehold | 8 Sept 2026 | £735,000 |
| 265 Thorpe Hall Avenue Southend-On-Sea SS1 3SJ | Detached Freehold | 29 Jul 2026 | £680,000 |
| Flat 13, Waters Mead, 26, Thorpe Hall Avenue Southend-On-Sea SS1 3DW | Flat Leasehold | 28 May 2026 | £235,000 |
| Garage Associated With 11, Crispins, 199, Thorpe Hall Avenue Southend-On-Sea SS1 3BT | Flat Leasehold | 29 Apr 2026 | £149,000 |
| Flat 20, Waters Mead, 26, Thorpe Hall Avenue Southend-On-Sea SS1 3DW | Flat Leasehold | 26 Jan 2026 | £220,000 |
| 192 Thorpe Hall Avenue Southend-On-Sea SS1 3SF | Detached Freehold | 12 Sept 2025 | £510,000 |
| 227 Thorpe Hall Avenue Southend-On-Sea SS1 3SG | Detached Freehold | 1 Sept 2025 | £800,000 |
| Flat 11, South Justins, Thorpe Hall Avenue Southend-On-Sea SS1 3SJ | Flat Leasehold | 21 Aug 2025 | £242,000 |
| 170 Thorpe Hall Avenue Southend-On-Sea SS1 3AR | Flat Leasehold | 30 Jun 2025 | £380,000 |
| 5 Crispins, 199, Thorpe Hall Avenue Southend-On-Sea SS1 3BT | Flat Leasehold | 31 Mar 2025 | £201,680 |
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
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 Goldings Estate Agents, Thorpe Bay on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 25 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 25/09/2026.
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