Bury Lane, Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford
East of England
£375,000
Listed on 05/11/2026
Listed on 05/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi Detached HouseArea
1001 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This three-bedroom semi-detached house has two separate reception rooms, a kitchen, rear lobby, larder and ground-floor cloakroom, with three bedrooms and a family bathroom upstairs. The accommodation is described as requiring significant modernisation, offering scope for a purchaser to refurbish and update the existing layout. The property also has a rear garden stated to extend to approximately 43 metres, with a block-paved driveway to be constructed at the front and a dividing fence to be erected beside the adjoining land.
Hatfield Peverel station is approximately 0.2 miles away, with services to London Liverpool Street, Chelmsford and Colchester. The A12 is stated to be around 0.6 miles away. The village has local shops and places to eat, while secondary schools are available in nearby towns and cities. The property is marketed by Paul Mason Associates.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £375,000, the asking price is 8.5% below the local average per square foot, giving project buyers a comparatively cheap entry point. The house offers three bedrooms, two reception rooms and an exceptionally long, maintained garden, with a station 0.2 miles away and direct trains to London Liverpool Street. Its dated finishes create a clear medium-scale improvement project, including modernising the kitchen and bathroom, refreshing the reception rooms and updating flooring and decoration. The planned new driveway is another practical plus.
The overall score is still a weak 53/100: although the purchase price compares well locally, purchase and works costs look tight against local benchmarks. The roof tiles appear aged, though no clear major failure is visible, so their condition is worth checking as part of the project.
Key opportunities
- The below-average asking price per square foot offers a cheaper local entry point for a project buyer.
- A medium-scale refresh can bring the dated finishes, worn floor coverings, kitchen and bathroom up to date.
- The 43-metre garden, two reception rooms and planned new driveway give the property useful lifestyle and practical appeal.
Key risks
- The roof tiles look aged; inspect their condition and allow for any work identified.
- Purchase and works costs look tight against local benchmarks, limiting the apparent financial headroom.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Hatfield Peverel Rail Station
0.2 miles
Train · Hatfield Peverel
Witham (Essex) Rail Station
2.9 miles
Train · Witham
Beaulieu Park
3.3 miles
Train · Beaulieu
White Notley Rail Station
4.3 miles
Train · White Notley
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£1,532
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