Marlborough Road, Southend-On-Sea
East of England
£500,000
Listed on 11/07/2026
Listed on 11/07/2026
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Property details
Bedrooms
4Type
Semi DetachedArea
1712 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Located in a desirable area just a short distance from Southchurch Park and the seafront, this extended four-bedroom semi-detached home presents an excellent renovation opportunity. While the property requires modernization throughout, it offers spacious living areas, including a welcoming front lounge and a generous open-plan living and dining space leading to the kitchen. The ground floor also features a versatile fourth bedroom that could function as an office or playroom, with potential for further development into self-contained annex accommodation by utilizing the attached garage (pending necessary planning approvals). The first floor consists of three well-sized bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a separate W.C., providing ample space for family living. The approximately 75ft rear garden complements the property well, along with off-street parking and an attached garage. This property is situated near good schools and transport links, making it an attractive investment for those looking to create their ideal home while enhancing its value.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
74out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £500,000, this four-bedroom semi-detached home is priced well below the local average per square foot, making it an attractive opportunity to acquire a spacious property in a sought-after turning near Southchurch Park, the seafront and transport links. The generous living and dining spaces, established garden, parking and attached garage give the project a strong base; the garage-to-annexe idea is a possibility to investigate, subject to feasibility and permissions.
The work is a medium-scale modernisation: dated finishes run through the photographed living areas and bedrooms, while the older kitchen and coloured bathroom suite offer clear scope to refresh the home to your taste. The garden is usable, with room to tidy and improve the more overgrown area. The overall score is 74/100, grade B, reflecting the strong price and fundamentals alongside the renovation scope and average location score.
Key opportunities
- Modernise the dated finishes and flooring across the photographed living spaces and bedrooms to create a more cohesive family home.
- Refresh the older kitchen and coloured bathroom suite to suit your style.
- Make more of the established garden and explore the potential to incorporate the attached garage into annexe accommodation, subject to feasibility and permissions.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Southend East Rail Station
0.3 miles
Train · Southchurch
Southend Central Rail Station
1.1 miles
Train · Southend-on-Sea
Thorpe Bay Rail Station
1.1 miles
Train · Thorpe Bay
Southend Victoria Rail Station
1.1 miles
Train · Southend-on-Sea
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