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2 Glandfields Cottages, Dunmow

East of England

£250,000Guide Price

Listed on 02/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1000 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Offered at auction, this two-bedroom semi-detached house in Felsted has accommodation arranged over three floors, a large rear garden and a gravel driveway with off-road parking. The ground floor includes a hall, living room, dining room, kitchen and bathroom. Two bedrooms and a separate WC are on the first floor, with additional loft storage accessed by a staircase. The seller notes that the loft access alterations may not comply with building regulations, so buyers should make their own checks. The adjoining property is also available, and the auctioneers may offer the two homes together as one lot. The village is between Great Dunmow and Chelmsford, with local amenities and access to wider facilities in Great Dunmow, Braintree and Chelmsford. Rail services are available from Braintree and Chelmsford, and the 120 bus provides links towards the M11 and Stansted Airport. Mains water and electricity are understood to be connected, with gas central heating and private drainage; services have not been tested. The property has an EPC rating of D and is Council Tax Band D. Buyers should review the legal pack for the sale conditions, additional charges and any relevant restrictions or obligations.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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76out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £250,000, this is priced well below the local average per square foot: about £250/sq ft versus £396/sq ft. That gives a buyer an attractive entry point for a usable three-storey home, with a large rear garden, driveway parking and scope to refresh dated finishes and bring the garden back into shape. The kitchen’s incomplete-looking unit and exposed plumbing are worth inspecting, and the loft staircase’s building-regulation status needs checking. As this is an auction, bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.

The estimated works are light, at £7,000–£15,000. The strong price and economics support the good overall opportunity, while the village location and loft compliance uncertainty are points to weigh up.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire at a low price per square foot relative to the local average.
  • Refresh dated wallpaper and finishes across usable interior spaces.
  • Clear and maintain the large rear garden, with driveway parking adding practical appeal.

Key risks

  • The loft staircase alterations may not comply with building regulations; verify the status and permitted use.
  • Inspect the kitchen’s incomplete-looking base unit and exposed plumbing to establish the repair or refresh needed.

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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£944
Based on a loan of £187,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-9.1% since listed
£250,000£25,000(-9.1%)
09/10/2026
Current price
£275,000Initial listing
01/10/2026

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