Long Road, Manningtree
East of England
£300,000
Listed on 21/10/2026
Listed on 21/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Semi DetachedFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This two-bedroom semi-detached house in Lawford is offered with no onward chain. The ground floor includes a living room, kitchen/diner, separate utility room and bathroom, with two double bedrooms upstairs. The property is described as requiring renovation, giving a buyer scope to update the existing accommodation.
The house occupies a double-width plot with off-road parking and a south-facing rear garden measuring approximately 93 by 68 feet. A concrete air raid shelter is also present in the garden. The plot may offer scope for enlargement or redevelopment, subject to planning and other necessary checks.
Manningtree's shops and other amenities are around a mile away, and Manningtree station is approximately 1.2 miles from the property, with services to London Liverpool Street. The A120 and A12 provide road connections towards Colchester and Ipswich. Nearby leisure options include walks by the Stour Estuary and access to Dedham Vale.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
46out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a substantial improvement project, with damaged and peeling finishes in several areas and worn flooring giving a buyer plenty of scope to refresh the interiors. The kitchen looks relatively recent and serviceable, while the large south-facing garden, generous parking and distinctive concrete air-raid shelter give the property character and room to shape the outdoor space. The listing also describes potential to enlarge, subject to planning.
The overall WHOTS score is 46/100 (Grade E), reflecting a limited condition score and value that cannot yet be assessed against local £/sq ft: the floor area is missing. The £15,000–£30,000 renovation range indicates a meaningful project rather than a cosmetic update, and the eventual value uplift cannot be judged from the available figures.
Key opportunities
- Rework the tired interiors, including the bathroom, damaged finishes and worn flooring, while retaining the relatively recent-looking kitchen.
- Make use of the generous south-facing garden for landscaping and outdoor living, with the concrete air-raid shelter as a distinctive feature.
- Explore whether the double-width plot could support enlargement, subject to planning permission and feasibility.
Key risks
- The £15,000–£30,000 works range points to a substantial programme of bathroom renewal, repairs to damaged finishes and flooring replacement, rather than a quick cosmetic refresh.
- The floor area is missing, so value against local £/sq ft cannot yet be judged.
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