# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (SS2 4GW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 11 LIFSTAN WALK, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA SS2 4GW | | Price | £550,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 4 | | Council tax | F | | Last sold | £535,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 29/09/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £820/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,683 ### Recommendations - E (£630 - £735) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8735-4121-8500-0520-5272) ## Description Home Estate Agents are delighted to present this impressive five-bedroom detached house located on Lifstan Walk in Southend-On-Sea. This property offers a perfect blend of space and comfort, making it an ideal family home. Upon entering, you are greeted by a generous lounge that provides a welcoming atmosphere for relaxation and entertainment. The dining room is perfect for family meals and gatherings, while the well-appointed kitchen boasts fitted appliances, ensuring that culinary enthusiasts will feel right at home. A convenient downstairs w/c adds to the practicality of the ground floor. Moving to the first floor, you will find three of the five bedrooms, all of which are spacious double rooms featuring fitted wardrobe storage. Two of these bedrooms benefit from en-suite bathrooms, providing added privacy and convenience. Additionally, a family bathroom serves the remaining bedroom on this level. The second floor hosts two further double bedrooms, one of which also includes an en-suite, making it perfect for guests or older children seeking their own space. Externally, the property boasts a low-maintenance rear garden, ideal for outdoor relaxation or entertaining. Parking is a breeze with one dedicated space and a double-length garage, providing ample room for vehicles and storage. Situated in an excellent location, this home is conveniently close to Southchurch Road, Southend East train station, and the beautiful Southend seafront, offering a variety of amenities and leisure activities. This property is a rare find and is sure to attract considerable interest. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this wonderful house your new home. **Accommodation Comprises** - **Entrance Hall** - Composite door with a double glazed obscure window panel, to the side of the door there is a double glazed obscure window, skirting, radiator, ceiling light, carpeted stairs to the first floor. Doors to lounge, kitchen, dining room & downstairs WC. **Lounge** - 7.04m x 3.28m (23'1 x 10'9) - Carpet floors, skirting, radiator x 2, coving, ceiling light x 2, fireplace, two double glazed windows to the side aspect, double glazed bay window to the front aspect, double glazed patio doors leading to the garden with double glazed window to the side of the patio doors. **Dining Room** - 3.63m x 3.25m (11'11 x 10'8) - Carpet flooring, skirting, coving, ceiling light x 2, radiator, double glazed window to front aspect,. **Downstairs Wc** - 1.65m x 0.91m (5'5 x 3'0) - Luxury vinyl flooring, , part tiled walls, ceiling light, extractor fan, radiator, sink, toilet. **Kitchen** - 5.11m x 3.66m (16'9 x 12'0) - Tiled floor, skirting, radiator, spot light lighting, double glazed window to rear aspect x 2, composite door with obscure panelled glass leading to the garden. The kitchen has a wood effect work surface with a tiled back splash, range of base & wall cabinets, six ring gas Cannon range cooker, extractor over, built-in dishwasher, built-in fridge/freezer, space for washing machine. **First Floor Landing** - Carpeted stairs leading to carpeted landing, skirting, ceiling light x 2, radiator, double glazed window to front aspect. Doors to: bathroom, bedroom two, bedroom three & bedroom five. **Bedroom Two** - 3.71m x 3.53m (12'2 x 11'7) - Carpet flooring, skirting, pendant ceiling light, radiator, double glazed window to front aspect, two storage cupboards. **En-Suite Bathroom** - 2.49m x 2.31m (8'2 x 7'7) - Wood effect LVT flooring, tiled walls, double glazed obscure window to rear aspect, radiator, spot light lighting, extractor, shower cubicle. **Bedroom Three** - 3.73m x 3.35m (12'3 x 11'0) - Carpet flooring, skirting, pendant ceiling light, storage cupboard, double glazed window to rear aspect, double glazed window to side aspect. Door to: **En-Suite** - 1.63m x 1.63m (5'4 x 5'4) - Wood effect LVT flooring, tiled walls, radiator, double glazed obscure window to rear aspect, extractor fan, spot light lighting, shower cubicle, toilet, sink. **Bedroom Five** - 3.35m x 3.28m (11'0 x 10'9) - Carpet flooring, skirting, pendant ceiling light, radiator, double glazed box bay window to front aspect, built-in cupboard. **Bathroom** - 2.29m x 1.85m (7'6 x 6'1) - Wood effect LVT flooring, radiator, tiled walls, spot light lighting, extractor, double glazed obscure window to rear aspect, panelled bath, sink & toilet. **Second Floor Landing** - Carpeted stairs leading to a carpeted landing, skirting, ceiling light, access to airing cupboard, double glazed Velux window to rear aspect. **Bedroom One** - 4.01m x 3.66m (13'2 x 12'0) - Carpet flooring, skirting, radiator, pendant ceiling light, double glazed window to front aspect, access to: **En-Suite** - 2.31m x 1.70m (7'7 x 5'7) - Wood effect LVT flooring, tiled walls, spot light lighting, extractor fan, double glazed Velux window to rear aspect, shower cubicle, radiator, toilet & sink. **Bedroom Four** - 5.36m x 3.35m (17'7 x 11'0) - Carpet flooring, skirting, pendant ceiling light, two radiators, double glazed window to front aspect, double glazed window to side aspect, double glazed Velux window to rear aspect. **Rear Garden** - Mainly a porcelain tile patio, small area of artificial grass lawn, pond to the rear of the garden with a waterfall feature, flowerbed border to the rear with mature trees and shrubs, external water tap, external power, access to the driveway area & the double garage. **Front** - Porcelain tiled pathway leading to the front door, which also extends round to the side of the property with side access to the rear of the property & garden. Mature flowerbed border with bushes. Double length garage to side. External wall lighting & iron gate leading to the garden. The driveway has parking space for 1 vehicle. **Double Garage** - Door to side with obscure glass panel, garage door to the front, power & lighting. **Agent Notes** - The vendor has advised that there is an estate management charge of £242.64 Per annum. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 11 LIFSTAN WALK, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 4GW | £535,000 | 31/03/2026 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 22 HERA CLOSE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 4GP | £265,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached | | 3 WOODGRANGE CLOSE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 3EA | £600,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached | | 64 HUNTINGDON ROAD, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 2XW | £485,000 | 05/09/2022 | Detached | | 5 APOLLO DRIVE, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS2 4GU | £565,000 | 26/05/2022 | Detached | | 3 BUTTERYS, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS1 3DT | £440,000 | 17/12/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £471,000 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £398,714 (14 Detached, SS2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +37.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Southend-on-Sea). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,158/mo - **Realistic:** £1,287/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,416/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Southend (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,346/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.23% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £160,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £128,700 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,503/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -7.6% - **10y growth:** 31.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Southend-on-Sea; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.7% - **5y growth (index):** 13.9% - **10y growth (index):** 41.2% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)