Guide price

£259,958

(£416/sq. ft)

2 bed flat for sale
Howard Road, Chafford Hundred, Grays RM16

    • 2 beds

    • 2 baths

    • 1 reception

    • 624 sq. ft

  • EPC Rating: C

  • Chain free
  • Leasehold

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About this property

  • £0 Ground Rent & 166 Year Lease - No leasehold worries, fully mortgageable

  • • Service Charge £1,898pa Including Water & Sewerage Bills - Save £500+ per year

  • Kitchen Upgrades April 2026 - New worktop, upstand & brand new electric hob

  • No Cladding - Low-Rise 3 Storey Brick Block - EWS1 not required

  • First Floor Apartment - 3 Storey Building, No Lift - Walk up 1 flight

  • 10 Min Walk to Chafford Hundred Station - 0.5 miles, c2c to London Fenchurch St 35 mins

  • Secure Gated Development - 2 Residents Parking Permits Included - Not allocated bays

  • 2-Bedroom with Master Ensuite - Rare at this price in Chafford Hundred

  • Newly decorated, No Onward Chain - Ready to move quickly

  • Spacious living room (17'2×11'11) with Juliet balcony providing lovely views and plenty of natural light, EPC Rating C

Property Reference number : 875237

A spacious 2 bedroom first floor apartment in a secure gated development on Howard Road, Chafford Hundred.
The apartment has been newly decorated throughout, providing a fresh, clean, move‐in‐ready home. Positioned on the first floor, it benefits from increased privacy and security, with stairs continuing up to the top floor above.
The property benefits from a 166 year lease with £0 ground rent - peppercorn. Service charge is £1,898 per annum which includes buildings insurance, communal area cleaning and maintenance, secure gated access, grounds maintenance, and water & sewerage bills. There is no separate water bill to pay.

Kitchen - Upgraded April 2026
The kitchen was upgraded April 2026 with a new black granite-effect worktop and matching upstand. A brand new electric hob was installed 6 months ago. The existing units have been touched up where needed. The integrated electric oven is retained and in full working order. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for a fridge freezer. Excellent worktop space throughout.

Accommodation
Entrance hall with storage cupboard. Spacious lounge 17'2 x 11'11 with access to Juliet balcony. Kitchen as described above. Master bedroom with ensuite shower room. Second bedroom. Family bathroom with bath and overhead shower.

Parking & Outside
The development is secure and gated with electric gates. The property comes with 2 residents parking permits for use in the residents car park. Please note parking spaces are not allocated. Additional visitor bays are available within the development.

Location
The property is situated 0.5 miles, approximately a 10 minute walk, from Chafford Hundred Railway Station with c2c services to London Fenchurch Street in approximately 35 minutes. Lakeside Shopping Centre is within a 5 minute drive. Local shops and schools are nearby.

Leasehold Information
Lease: 166 years remaining
Ground Rent: £0 per annum - peppercorn
Service Charge: £1,898 per annum including water & sewerage bills, buildings insurance, communal areas, gated security and grounds maintenance
Building: Low-rise 3 storey brick construction, no cladding present
EWS1: Not required
Lift: No lift in building - first floor accessed via stairs

Additional Information
Council Tax Band: D
EPC Rating: C
No onward chain

Internal viewing highly recommended to appreciate the accommodation, low running costs and location on offer.
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📍 Location

The property is superbly located within walking distance of Sainsbury’s Superstore, Chafford Hundred Station, and a wide range of local amenities. Lakeside Shopping Centre and Lakeside Retail Park are only minutes away, offering ikea, Costco, B&Q, Tesco Extra, Lidl, Home Bargains, restaurants, cafés, and leisure facilities.

For fitness and wellbeing, Bannatyne’s Health Club & Spa (gym, swimming pool, spa, classes) is close by.

Families benefit from excellent local education options including:

- Warren Primary School
- Harris Academy Chafford Hundred
- Busy Bees Nursery
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🚆 Transport

The property is ideally positioned for commuters:

- Chafford Hundred Station (C2C) -
Approx. 35 minutes to London Fenchurch Street

There is also quick access to the A13 and M25, making travel across Essex and into London extremely convenient.
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📅 Viewings

Viewings are available Saturday and Sunday.
Please enquire to book your appointment.

Council Tax: D

Current Annual Service Charge: £1,898

Current Length Of Lease Remaining: 166 Years

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Property Reference number : 875237

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  • Tenure

    Leasehold (166 years)

  • Service charge

    £1,898 per year

  • Council tax band

    D

  • Ground rent

  • Ground rent date of next review

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