Block of Apartments, Rayleigh Road, Benfleet
£86.00 per sq ft
Business rates & charges may apply
- SIZE AVAILABLE
4,070 sq ft
378 sq m
- SECTOR
Commercial property for sale
Description
Existing Accommodation
Residential Units: 6 spacious 2-bedroom apartments.
Parking: Generous parking area located to the rear of the property.
Garages: 6 private garages, currently designated to the existing long leaseholders.
The Opportunity
This property offers a combination of immediate ground rent/service charge income and a high-yield development play. Located in a sought-after residential area, the site is primed for immediate expansion.
Development Potential: Full Planning Permission Granted for an additional 4 x 1-bedroom apartments, with each new unit designed to include a separate home office/study, specifically catering to the high demand for "work-from-home" flexible living spaces, significantly increasing the site's capital value. The new flats will have the same floor plan as the others below, so can easily be changed to 2 beds.
Lease & Income Profile
The block is managed with a clear and structured leasehold schedule:
Flats 1, 2, 5 & 6 have 199 year leases from 25th Dec 1977 with a ground rent of £25.00 per annum
Flats 3 & 4 Extending to 999 years (In Progress) with a ground rent of £25.00 per annum
Total Ground Rent: £150.00 per annum.
Service Charge & Management
The building operates under a transparent service charge structure, ensuring the fabric of the property is well-maintained:
Budget (YE 31/12/25): £10,150.00
Apportionment: Split equally across the 6 existing units (£1,691.67 per flat).
Investment Highlights
Freehold Interest: Full control over the land and building.
Planning Uplift: Planning to add four modern 1-bed units.
Minimal Ground Rent Risk: Low, fixed ground rents make these units highly attractive to mortgage lenders and future leaseholders.
Documentation: Full planning documents, floor plans, and existing lease copies are available upon request.
This is an ideal acquisition for developers looking for a project or long-term investors seeking a freehold block with "built-in" growth.
Contact us today for any further information. RX771323
Legal Costs
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Agents Commission
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Block of Apartments, Rayleigh Road, Benfleet
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Rayleigh Station1.9 miles
- Benfleet Station2.1 miles
- Leigh-on-Sea Station2.2 miles
Notes
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