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Waterside, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1QE

East of England

£500,000

Listed on 25/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Detached Bungalow
Area
1134 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden

Description

This detached two-bedroom bungalow occupies a substantial corner plot on the south side of Chesham, with local amenities in Chesham and Amersham and nearby schools. The accommodation includes a porch and inner hall, a double-aspect sitting and dining room with a wood-burning stove, a kitchen breakfast room, two bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property is chain free and has an EPC rating of D. Outside, the tiered front garden leads around to a long rear garden with a decked area and greenhouse. A detached workshop or garage at the far end has its own entrance, power and lighting. The bungalow and plot offer scope for improvement, remodelling or enlargement, while the workshop and site may offer other possibilities, subject to the relevant consents. Any redevelopment or change of use would need to be assessed for feasibility and permissions.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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65out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £500,000, this detached bungalow is priced below the local average per square foot, giving buyers a relative-value entry point for a light, personalising project. The photographed living spaces look usable, while the older kitchen and bathroom finishes offer scope to refresh without taking on a full refurbishment; the stone fireplace and stove add character to the sitting/dining room.

The standout is the substantial, established garden and detached workshop/garage with its own entrance. The plot and outbuilding create possibilities for how the property could be improved or used, though any enlargement or alternative use would need the relevant consents and feasibility checks.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated kitchen and bathroom finishes while retaining the maintained, usable feel of the photographed living spaces.
  • Make the most of the one-third-acre plot, with its long established garden, mature planting and deck.
  • Explore practical uses for the detached workshop/garage, which has power, lighting and a separate entrance; any alternative use would need verification and consents.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Waterside, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1QE
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£1,889
Based on a loan of £375,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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