# 2 bedroom flat for sale (SS0 8HW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 8, VICEROY COURT, 144, CHALKWELL AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA SS0 8HW | | Price | £325,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 59 m² | | Last sold | £273,000 Jul 2021 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 11/08/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £527/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £30 ### Recommendations - C (£20 - £40) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0736-3428-5600-0072-5296) ## Description Home Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale this spacious two bedroom first floor apartment, occupying a superb position on Chalkwell Seafront with wonderful views across the Thames Estuary. The property offers generously proportioned accommodation, with the standout feature being the impressive and spacious lounge/diner. Dual aspect windows fill the room with natural light while providing lovely south facing sea views. There is a modern fitted kitchen, contemporary bathroom and two genuine double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from fitted wardrobes and further glimpses towards the Estuary. One of the property's most special features is the exceptional communal roof terrace, providing spectacular panoramic views across the Thames Estuary and the rooftops of Leigh and Chalkwell, and creating a wonderful space to sit, relax and enjoy the coastal setting. Further benefits include an allocated off street parking space, additional visitor parking, a private external storage unit and a long lease. The location is difficult to beat, just moments from Chalkwell Beach and the seafront, with Chalkwell Station a short walk away providing direct services into London Fenchurch Street. Chalkwell Park is also nearby, while Leigh Broadway's excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, bars and restaurants is within easy reach. **Entrance** - Communal entrance with UPVC double glazed door leading into: **Entrance Hallway** - Matwell, wooden flooring, double glazed windows, wooden stairs leading to the first floor, wall lighting. **First Floor Landing** - Wooden flooring, exposed brick walls, double glazed windows, wooden door leading into the entrance hallway. **Entrance Hallway** - Carpet flooring, skirting, two ceiling lights, electric storage heater radiators, internal single glazed obscure windows into the communal hallway, phone entry system, storage cupboard. Doors to bathroom, lounge, bedroom one and bedroom two. **Bedroom Two** - 3.30m x 2.64m (10'10 x 8'8) - Carpet flooring, skirting, pendant ceiling light, double glazed window to the rear aspect, electric storage heater radiator. **Bedroom One** - 4.09m x 3.15m (13'5 x 10'4) - Carpet flooring, skirting, pendant ceiling light, electric storage heater radiator, double glazed window to the front aspect, fitted wardrobe. **Bathroom** - 2.03m x 1.65m (6'8 x 5'5) - Tiled flooring, part tiled walls, double glazed obscure window to the rear aspect, sink, toilet, panelled bath with shower attachment, mirrored vanity unit, electric wall heater, wall lighting, shaver socket. **Lounge** - 6.30m x 3.15m (20'8 x 10'4) - Wooden flooring, skirting, two ceiling lights, electric storage heater radiator, two double glazed windows to the front aspect, double glazed window to the side aspect with sea views. Entrance to the kitchen. **Kitchen** - 2.64m x 1.96m (8'8 x 6'5) - Stone effect lino flooring, skirting, wall lighting, double glazed window to the rear aspect, storage cupboard. The kitchen has a roll edge work surface and a tiled back splash, base & wall cabinets, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for an under counter fridge/freezer, fitted oven with four ring induction hob over and extractor fan over, inset sink with drainer & mixer tap over. **Roof Space** - Communal roof garden with excellent sea views, storage cupboard for outdoor furniture use. 360 degree views - to the south aspect are sea views and to the north aspect is the view over the roof tops of Chalkwell & Westcliff. **Exterior** - Brick built shed in the communal area. **Parking** - The property has one allocated parking space. **Lease** - Term: 127 years remaining - expiring 29th September 2153. Ground rent = zero Service Charge = £471.11 Plus £38.20 Sinking Fund. Total Quarterly - £509.31 **Agent Note** - Sub-letting restricted ## Property Photos - ![View](/listings/photos/92261550/2010037) - View - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/92261550/2010043) - Lounge - ![Chalkwell Seafront](/listings/photos/92261550/2010044) - Chalkwell Seafront - ![Communal Roof Terrace](/listings/photos/92261550/2010046) - Communal Roof Terrace - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/92261550/2010048) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/92261550/2010050) - Lounge - ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/92261550/2010052) - Dining Area - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/92261550/2010053) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/92261550/2010055) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/92261550/2010056) - Kitchen - ![Entrance](/listings/photos/92261550/2010057) - Entrance - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/92261550/2010058) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/92261550/2010059) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bedroom 1 View](/listings/photos/92261550/2010060) - Bedroom 1 View - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/92261550/2010062) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/92261550/2010064) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/92261550/2010066) - Bathroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/92261550/2010067) - Bathroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/92261550/2010068) - Bathroom - ![Communal Stairs](/listings/photos/92261550/2010069) - Communal Stairs - ![Rear](/listings/photos/92261550/2010070) - Rear - ![Communal Roof Terrace](/listings/photos/92261550/2010071) - Communal Roof Terrace - ![View](/listings/photos/92261550/2010072) - View - ![Entrance](/listings/photos/92261550/2010073) - Entrance - ![Parking](/listings/photos/92261550/2010074) - Parking - ![Front](/listings/photos/92261550/2010075) - Front ## Floorplans - ![Viceroy Court](/listings/photos/92261550/2010076) - Viceroy Court ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/92261550/2010077) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | VICEROY COURT, 144 FLAT 8 CHALKWELL AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8HW | £273,000 | 30/07/2021 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 87 FLAT 2 CHALKWELL ESPLANADE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8JJ | £700,000 | 12/12/2025 | Flat | | 14A THE RIDGEWAY, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8NT | £310,000 | 29/11/2024 | Flat | | 37 FLAT 4 FIRST AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8HP | £226,000 | 15/12/2023 | Flat | | 59 FLAT 4 FIRST AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8HP | £280,000 | 08/11/2023 | Flat | | MALBY LODGE FLAT 16 FIRST AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8HS | £280,000 | 01/11/2023 | Flat | | ADMIRALS PLACE, 24 - 27 FLAT 9 THE LEAS, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 7BF | £780,000 | 27/10/2023 | Flat | | SHERRINGHAM COURT FLAT 2 SECOND AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8HX | £215,000 | 05/12/2022 | Flat | | HAMILTON GRANGE, 2 FLAT 15 CROWSTONE AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8JT | £505,000 | 02/12/2022 | Flat | | 35 FLAT 3 FIRST AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8HP | £345,000 | 08/11/2022 | Flat | | ADMIRALS PLACE, 24 - 27 PENTHOUSE 3 THE LEAS, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 7BF | £1,400,000 | 31/10/2022 | Flat | | MALBY LODGE FLAT 18 FIRST AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8HS | £325,000 | 28/10/2022 | Flat | | 15D WHITEFRIARS CRESCENT, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8EX | £180,000 | 02/09/2022 | Flat | | 13B WHITEFRIARS CRESCENT, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8EX | £288,000 | 24/08/2022 | Flat | | 54 FLAT 3 CROWSTONE AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8HU | £183,000 | 01/06/2022 | Flat | | LEASTONE, 29 FLAT 6 THE LEAS, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8JB | £594,907 | 18/05/2022 | Flat | | 33 - 34 FLAT 1 THE LEAS, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8JB | £389,995 | 23/03/2022 | Flat | | 51 WHITEFRIARS CRESCENT, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8EX | £70,000 | 16/03/2022 | Flat | | BEACH COURT 4 WHITEFRIARS CRESCENT, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8EZ | £355,000 | 23/02/2022 | Flat | | MALBY LODGE FLAT 14 FIRST AVENUE, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8HS | £280,000 | 15/02/2022 | Flat | | 34 FLAT 3 THE LEAS, WESTCLIFF-ON-SEA, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, SS0 8JB | £425,000 | 07/01/2022 | Flat | **Area average:** £406,595 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £221,694 (75 Flat, SS0, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +46.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Southend-on-Sea). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,163/mo - **Realistic:** £1,292/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,421/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Southend (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £873/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Flat, Cliff Gardens, SS9 | £1,750/mo | 2 | 0.39 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,750/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.54% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £218,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £175,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,750/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 6.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 15.5× - **Monthly cashflow:** £270/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 3.4% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,508/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -15% - **10y growth:** 13.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Southend-on-Sea; Flats and maisonettes series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.4% - **5y growth (index):** 2.4% - **10y growth (index):** 22.8% ## 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)