The cheapest and dearest homes always offer up some interesting comparisons, and there's plenty to delve into in Southend.

Rightmove has two homes listed for sale in the town, which sit almost £2million apart.

At a guide price of £40,000, a one bedroom flat on Soutchurch Avenue will need a lot of work before it can be lived in.

So if you're after a project or a renovation, this could be for you!

But a five bedroom house across town on Thorpe Esplanade is up for sale for a whopping £2million.

This won't need as much renovating, but it might set a burning hole in your pocket instead.

With glorious views over the estuary, this Thorpe Bay home comes with it's won electric security gates, with space for several cars in the garage.

Here's some details and pictures of the flat on Southchurch Road:

  • One bedroom

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  • Reception room

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  • Kitchen

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  • One bathroom
  • A private garden to the rear of the property

And here's a run down of what's to offer in the £2million detached home.

  • Five double bedrooms

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  • Sitting room
  • Main lounge

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  • Dining room
  • Kitchen

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  • Private garden to the rear
  • Several en suite bathrooms

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  • Three reception rooms
  • Balcony with sea views
  • Boat or caravan storage

To find out more, visit the Rightmove website.