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Hedingham Road, Halstead, Essex

East of England

£250,000

Listed on 29/07/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Semi Detached
Area
829 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This historic semi-detached home, dating back to the 1920s, presents a remarkable opportunity for renovation and investment. With its roots in Halstead's architectural legacy, this two-bedroom property boasts notable curb appeal and offers a blank canvas eagerly awaiting modernisation. The charming character of the house is complemented by a generous block-paved driveway, providing ample off-street parking for multiple vehicles. Inside, the ground floor features a bright living room alongside an open kitchen-diner at the rear—ideal for transformation into a contemporary social space. The first floor hosts two spacious double bedrooms, both bathed in natural light and serviced by a central family bathroom. The outdoor space is equally impressive, with a sizeable rear garden that currently requires attention but holds immense potential for landscaping and creating an inviting area for outdoor gatherings or family activities. Situated in a desirable location on the North Side of Halstead, residents will appreciate the peaceful environment complemented by scenic countryside walks. While being conveniently close to Halstead's High Street and local amenities, this property is perfect for first-time buyers looking to personalise their home or investors seeking a lucrative project. This Courtauld-built residence is poised to be transformed into something truly exceptional.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

49out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This 1920s Courtauld semi has period character, a driveway with space for two to three cars, and a generous rear garden to reclaim. At £250,000, it is priced below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a genuine acquisition opportunity. The dated finishes, worn flooring and overgrown garden offer a clear medium-scale project, with scope to modernise the kitchen and bathroom. However, once purchase and works are considered, the numbers look tight against local benchmarks, so the value will depend on the quality and cost of the improvements.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated interiors, including worn flooring and older kitchen and bathroom finishes.
  • Reclaim and landscape the generous overgrown rear garden.
  • Make the most of the period exterior character and driveway with side-by-side parking.

Key risks

  • Extensive peeling and flaking to a bedroom ceiling needs investigation and making-good; the cause is not clear from the photographs.

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Location

Hedingham Road, Halstead, Essex
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Chappel & Wakes Colne Rail Station

    5.3 miles

    Train · Wakes Colne

  • Bures Rail Station

    5.8 miles

    Train · Bures

  • Braintree Rail Station

    6.0 miles

    Train · Braintree

  • Braintree Freeport Rail Station

    6.1 miles

    Train · Braintree

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,021
Based on a loan of £187,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-7.4% since listed
£250,000£10,000(-3.8%)
06/10/2026
Current price
£260,000£10,000(-3.7%)
12/09/2026
£270,000Initial listing
30/07/2026

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