2 Bedroom Rent to Buy Bungalow Near London Southend Airport, Essex – £400,000

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The seller is offering the property on a Rent to Buy basis on the following terms:

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Spread the balance over 10 years
Purchase price: £400,000
120 monthly payments of approximately £3,333
No mortgage required
No interest payable

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A particularly interesting opportunity to acquire a two-bedroom bungalow in Southend-on-Sea, Essex on a Rent to Buy basis, located extremely close to London Southend Airport.

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The property is presented in very good condition and offers two bedrooms, a spacious living room, fitted kitchen, contemporary bathroom, private rear garden and off-road parking.

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Its proximity to London Southend Airport is a major feature. The seller advises that the property is currently generating approximately £3,850 per month from short-term accommodation, with a significant proportion of guests being pilots and other people connected with the airport.

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The Property

The bungalow offers comfortable single-level accommodation with a bright and welcoming interior.

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There are two bedrooms, making the property suitable for couples, small families, professionals or guests requiring accommodation close to the airport.

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The main living room is a particularly attractive space, with wide glazed doors opening directly onto the rear garden and patio area.

This provides plenty of natural light and creates an easy connection between the house and the outdoor space.

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The fitted kitchen offers good worktop and storage space, together with the appliances required for day-to-day living.

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The bathroom has been finished in a modern style and includes attractive marble-effect wall panels, a large walk-in shower and freestanding bath.

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Outside, the property benefits from a private rear garden, lawn and paved patio area with space for outdoor dining.

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There is also off-road parking to the front, which is a valuable feature for both owner-occupiers and guests arriving by car.

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Property Highlights

• Two bedrooms

• Spacious living room

• French doors opening onto the rear garden

• Fitted kitchen

• Modern bathroom

• Freestanding bath

• Large walk-in shower

• Private rear garden

• Patio and outdoor seating area

• Off-road parking

• Single-storey accommodation

• Excellent location close to London Southend Airport

• Good access to local shops and amenities

• Convenient road and rail connections

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Short-Term Rental Potential

One of the most interesting aspects of the property is its location very close to London Southend Airport.

The seller advises that the bungalow currently generates approximately: £3,850 per month from short-term accommodation

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According to the seller, a large proportion of guests are pilots using London Southend Airport, creating a potentially valuable specialist market.

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Other potential short-term occupants could include:

• Airline and airport personnel

• Contractors working at or around the airport

• Business travellers

• People relocating to the Southend area

• Families visiting relatives

• Visitors to the Essex coast

• People requiring temporary accommodation between house moves

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The property is approximately one minute by car from London Southend Airport, making it particularly convenient for people who need to be close to the terminal.

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Despite the proximity to the airport, the property sits within an established residential area and benefits from its own private garden and parking.

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Long-Term Rental Potential

The bungalow could alternatively be used as a conventional long-term residential rental.

Two-bedroom houses and bungalows in and around Southend can attract strong rental demand, particularly where they offer parking, outdoor space and good transport connections.

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Based on current asking rents in the wider Southend area, a property of this type could potentially achieve approximately:

£1,600 – £1,900 per month depending on furnishing, condition, tenancy type and market conditions at the time.

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Excellent Location Near London Southend Airport

The property's location is one of its strongest selling points.

London Southend Airport is extremely close by and also benefits from its own railway station, giving passengers and local residents direct rail access towards London.

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Trains from Southend Airport station run towards Stratford and London Liverpool Street, making the area useful not only for airport-related workers but also for commuters.

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Approximate journey times are:

Southend Airport to Stratford – around 45 to 50 minutes

Southend Airport to London Liverpool Street – around 55 minutes

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The railway station is immediately beside the airport terminal, making it particularly convenient for anyone working at or travelling through the airport.

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Excellent Road Connections

For those travelling by car, Southend has good road links into the wider Essex area and towards London.

The A127 is the principal route linking Southend with the western side of Essex and onwards towards the M25.

The A13 provides another important route towards London and communities throughout South Essex.

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This makes the property well placed for travel towards:

• London

• Basildon

• Brentwood

• Chelmsford

• Thurrock

• The M25

• Other parts of Essex

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Southend-on-Sea

Southend is one of Essex's best-known coastal destinations and offers considerably more than simply its airport.

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The city has a long seafront, beaches, restaurants, cafés, shops and entertainment, making it popular with both permanent residents and visitors.

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Southend is particularly well known for Southend Pier, which stretches more than a mile into the Thames Estuary and is the world's longest pleasure pier.

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Other attractions include:

• Southend seafront

• Adventure Island

• Southend Pier and Pier Railway

• Beaches and promenade

• Restaurants and cafés

• Bars and nightlife

• Shopping

• Parks and open spaces

• Museums and galleries

• Theatres and entertainment venues

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The seafront offers a completely different environment from the airport area, meaning guests can stay conveniently close to the airport while also being within easy reach of the coast.

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Beaches and Coastline

Southend has approximately seven miles of coastline, with several different beaches and seaside areas to explore.

These include:

• Southend seafront

• Chalkwell

• Westcliff-on-Sea

• Thorpe Bay

• Shoeburyness

• Jubilee Beach

• East Beach

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This adds another dimension to the property's short-term rental potential, as it can appeal not only to airport-related guests but also to visitors wanting to explore the Essex coast.

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Nearby Leigh-on-Sea

The popular area of Leigh-on-Sea is also within easy reach.

Leigh has a very different atmosphere from central Southend and is particularly well known for its historic fishing village, independent shops, cafés, galleries, pubs and seafood restaurants.

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Old Leigh is especially popular for its waterfront setting, cobbled lanes and traditional pubs.

For residents and visitors, this means they can enjoy the transport connections and facilities of Southend while also having one of Essex's most attractive coastal areas nearby.

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A Property With Several Potential Uses

This bungalow could suit a wide range of buyers.

It could potentially be used as:

A permanent home

A London commuter property

A conventional long-term rental

Corporate accommodation

Accommodation for airport personnel

Short-term guest accommodation

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The airport location creates a particularly interesting opportunity because it provides a source of demand that is different from a traditional holiday rental.

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Key Highlights

2 bedroom bungalow in Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Rent to Buy opportunity

Extremely close to London Southend Airport

Seller reports approximately £3,850 per month short-term rental income

Popular with pilots and airport-related guests

Potential long-term rental approximately £1,600 – £1,900 per month

Private rear garden

Patio and outdoor seating area

Off-road parking

Modern bathroom with freestanding bath and walk-in shower

Excellent rail connections towards London

Approximately 55 minutes from Southend Airport station to London Liverpool Street

Close to Southend seafront and beaches

Easy access to Leigh-on-Sea

Good access to the A127, A13 and M25

Purchase price £400,000

120 monthly payments of approximately £3,333

No mortgage required

No interest payable