York Road, Southend-On-Sea SS1
East of England
£100,000
Listed on 04/11/2026
Listed on 04/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
1Type
FlatArea
592 sqftFeatures
- Parking
Description
This one-bedroom ground-floor flat is offered with no onward chain and is described as requiring cosmetic improvement. The accommodation includes an entrance hall, a lounge with a front-facing bay window, a separate kitchen, a bathroom and a bedroom with a rear-facing bay window. The kitchen has fitted wall and base units, an electric cooker, space for appliances and a gas boiler for central heating and hot water. The bathroom has a bath with shower attachment, wash basin and WC.
An allocated off-street parking space is provided in the residents’ car park at the rear. The listing notes convenient access to the seafront, town centre and rail stations. The sale is restricted to cash buyers because the remaining lease term is stated to be 59 years.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
71out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £100,000, this one-bedroom flat is priced at £169/sq ft against a local average of £369/sq ft, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. The lounge and bedroom both have bay windows, and the allocated off-street parking adds practical appeal; the listing also places the flat within reach of the seafront, city centre and rail stations.
There is scope for a medium-scale refresh, with dated finishes and worn flooring visible across several rooms. The 59-year lease and cash-buyer restriction are important constraints to weigh up, but for a buyer able to proceed on that basis, the flat offers a low-priced canvas for improvement.
Key opportunities
- Acquire at £169/sq ft, well below the local average, with the asking price providing a strong entry point.
- Refresh the dated finishes and worn flooring, with the option to update the older kitchen and bathroom.
- Bay windows in both the lounge and bedroom, plus allocated off-street parking, give the flat useful appeal.
Key risks
- The 59-year lease is short and the listing restricts the sale to cash buyers, limiting the pool of potential purchasers.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Southend Central Rail Station
0.2 miles
Train · Southend-on-Sea
Southend Victoria Rail Station
0.4 miles
Train · Southend-on-Sea
Southend East Rail Station
0.8 miles
Train · Southchurch
Westcliff Rail Station
1.0 miles
Train · Westcliff-on-Sea
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