Samsons Road, Brightlingsea
East of England
£240,000
Listed on 16/10/2026
Listed on 16/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
BungalowFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This two-bedroom bungalow is offered with no onward chain and has a porch, hallway, two double bedrooms, a shower room, a lounge/diner and a kitchen/breakfast room opening into a conservatory. The accommodation is described as homely and usable, with scope for updating to suit a buyer's requirements.
Outside, the property has an enclosed south-facing rear garden, a garage and off-road parking to the front. The listing places it on the Malting's Estate, within walking distance of Colne Community School, a local Sainsbury's and public transport. The property is freehold, with Council Tax Band C; the EPC rating is listed as to be confirmed.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
51out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a usable two-bedroom bungalow with a clear, manageable cosmetic refresh: dated finishes run across the lounge, bedrooms, kitchen and shower room, offering scope to update the décor and flooring without the photos suggesting a major repair project. The enclosed south-facing garden, conservatory, garage and ample off-road parking add practical appeal, and the exterior appears generally intact in the available views.
At 51/100, this is a weaker overall opportunity rather than a standout on the numbers. The floor area is missing, so value against local £/sq ft cannot yet be judged; the score also cannot assess residual value from the available information. The stated £5,000–£15,000 renovation range points to a light project, but checking the property’s measurements and costs would help firm up the value case.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated décor and flooring across the lounge and bedrooms for a more current feel.
- Update the usable kitchen and shower room as part of a light cosmetic improvement.
- Make the most of the enclosed south-facing garden, with its lawn, established planting and timber decking.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Price history
-4.0% since listed
£240,000£10,000(-4.0%)
09/07/2026£250,000Initial listing
25/06/2026Services
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