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7 BEACH HOUSE GARDENS

CANVEY ISLAND, ESSEX SS8 7DX

4 beds 2 baths 1,819 sq ft Listed 21 Mar 2025 (-462d)

£525,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 12 May 2025

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

169 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1983-1990

Last sold

£534,000 Aug 2025

Price per m²

£3,107/m²

Local average

£377,066 (+39.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (15,360 of 33,755)

Street crime

110 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Four-bedroom detached home in a quiet cul-de-sac location
  • Just a stone’s throw from the beach – perfect for coastal living
  • All bedrooms are doubles, with a master en-suite for added comfort
  • Spacious lounge and bright conservatory for relaxation and entertaining
  • Dedicated home office – ideal for remote working
  • Well-equipped kitchen and separate utility room for convenience
  • Double garage and ample driveway parking for multiple vehicles
  • Close to local amenities, schools, and scenic seaside walks
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  • Council Tax Band - E

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

GUIDE PRICE - £525,000 - £550,000

Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly sought-after Beach House Gardens, this impressive four-bedroom detached home offers generous living space and a prime location just a stone’s throw from the beach. Perfect for families or those seeking a peaceful seaside retreat, this property combines comfort, practicality, and stunning surroundings.

Internally, the home is thoughtfully designed to provide a versatile and spacious layout. All four bedrooms are doubles, ensuring ample space for family members or guests. The master bedroom benefits from a private en-suite, adding a touch of luxury and convenience. The additional bedrooms are well-proportioned and perfect for children, guests, or even a hobby room.

The property boasts multiple reception areas, including a bright and airy conservatory, ideal for enjoying natural light all year round. The large lounge provides a welcoming space for relaxation or entertaining, while a dedicated home office makes working from home effortless. A utility room adds further practicality, keeping household chores separate from the main living areas.

The well-equipped kitchen offers ample storage and workspace, making it a fantastic hub for cooking and socializing. Whether you're preparing a family meal or hosting friends, this space is both functional and inviting.

Externally, the property benefits from a double garage, providing secure parking and additional storage. The ample driveway ensures plenty of off-street parking, making it ideal for families with multiple vehicles.

Situated in a peaceful cul-de-sac, this home enjoys a quiet and safe setting while being just moments from the beach, perfect for scenic walks and seaside relaxation.

With its spacious interior, prime coastal location, double garage, and excellent amenities, this beautiful home is a rare find. Don’t miss out—schedule your viewing today!

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: E
Flood Risk: Very and Very Low
Conservation Area: No
Electric: Yes
Gas: Yes
Water: Mains
Sewage: Mains

Listed by

Canvey Island

Fisks Ltd

Reference: 159697289

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 27/03/2025

Expiry date: 26/03/2035

Current heating cost: £1,716/year

Potential heating cost: £988/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,025

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #4725101

Property Details

Street: 7 Beach House Gardens

Town: CANVEY ISLAND

Postcode: SS8 7DX

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows and 3 doors

Certificate Issued: 28/05/2007

Work Completed: 10/05/2007

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #12085290

Property Details

Street: 7 Beach House Gardens

Town: CANVEY ISLAND

Postcode: SS8 7DX

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 12/12/2016

Work Completed: 04/11/2016

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 27/08/2025 (9 months ago) £534,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
29 SOUTHFALLS ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 7QA £385,000 12/12/2025 Detached
27 DOVERCLIFF ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 7PE £385,000 21/11/2025 Detached
16 SEAVIEW ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 7PB £385,000 16/10/2023 Detached
33 SOUTHFALLS ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 7QA £725,000 08/08/2023 Detached
31 POINT ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 7RT £375,000 08/08/2023 Detached
1 MARINE AVENUE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 7NJ £350,000 06/10/2022 Detached
67 GAFZELLE DRIVE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 7LZ £445,000 08/09/2022 Detached
11 SHELDON ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 7NL £385,000 11/07/2022 Detached
21 MARINE AVENUE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 7NJ £355,000 28/04/2022 Detached
3 MARINE AVENUE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 7NJ £550,000 08/04/2022 Detached
58 STATION ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 7NE £341,000 22/03/2022 Detached
19 PARK AVENUE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 7PY £300,000 11/02/2022 Detached
73 GAFZELLE DRIVE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 7LZ £475,000 07/01/2022 Detached
23 LEIGH BECK LANE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 7PS £380,000 20/12/2021 Detached
18 SEAVIEW ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 7PB £230,000 10/12/2021 Detached
22 SEAVIEW ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 7PB £235,000 10/11/2021 Detached
84 GAFZELLE DRIVE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 7LZ £308,000 30/09/2021 Detached
15A MARINE AVENUE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 7NJ £260,000 30/09/2021 Detached
2A PARK LANE, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 7PX £192,500 31/08/2021 Detached
28 DOVERCLIFF ROAD, CANVEY ISLAND, CASTLE POINT, ESSEX, SS8 7PE £260,000 30/06/2021 Detached

Area average: £366,075 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 3%
10y growth 61.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Castle Point. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3.1%
5y (index) 16.5%
10y (index) 44.6%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Castle Point. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,124/mo
Realistic £1,249/mo
Optimistic £1,374/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Castle Point.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Chelmsford: £1,446/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Seaview Road 0.1 miles
Shop Unknown 0.7 miles
Shop Argos 1.0 miles
Train station Leigh-on-Sea 2.2 miles
Train station Chalkwell 2.9 miles
University University of Essex 4.6 miles
Hospital Wellesley Hospital 5.6 miles
Hospital Rochford Hospital 6.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 39
Anti-social behaviour 35
Criminal damage and arson 8
Drugs 5
Public order 5
Other theft 4
Shoplifting 4
Other crime 3
Robbery 3
Burglary 2
Possession of weapons 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 110

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Leigh Beck Infant School and Nursery Academy Primary 0.2 miles Good — 23 Apr 2018
Leigh Beck Junior School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 7 Feb 2022
Lubbins Park Primary Academy Primary 0.6 miles Good — 15 Oct 2019
Castle View School Secondary 0.9 miles Requires improvement — 24 Jan 2024
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary 1.2 miles Good — 24 Apr 2024

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.24%
Max investor price (0.8%) £156,125
Target investor price (1%) £124,900
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).