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Lansdowne Avenue, Essex, Leigh-on-Sea

East of England

£650,000

Listed on 19/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1356 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This generously proportioned Edwardian family home offers a wealth of character and flexibility, making it an excellent candidate for renovation. The property features four spacious bedrooms along with two well-appointed bathrooms and two large reception rooms, each boasting beautiful log-burning stoves. The high ceilings and original stained-glass windows enhance its charm while modern upgrades like double-glazing improve energy efficiency. The expansive kitchen is designed for both family living and entertaining, featuring ample cupboard space and a dedicated baking station. Beyond the main house, the fully insulated outbuilding presents significant potential; previously granted planning permission could be renewed to transform it into a self-contained annexe or utilize it as a work-from-home space, workshop, or other paid-use facility. With some maintenance completed over the years, this property is in comfortable condition but also ready for new owners to infuse their personal style. Situated in a sought-after Leigh-on-Sea location with excellent local school catchments and close proximity to amenities including transport links and the beach, this home presents not just a residence but an investment opportunity that should not be overlooked.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

48out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a spacious Edwardian-style family home with characterful leaded glazing, two reception rooms with working log-burning stoves, and a usable rear garden. The photographed interiors are maintained but old-fashioned, so a light refresh could update the decorative finishes while preserving the period features; the kitchen and wet rooms are also usable but dated. The powered outbuilding with its own street access is a distinctive extra, though any change to accommodation would need fresh planning and technical checks, as the earlier permission has expired.

At £650,000, the asking price is about 9% above the local average per square foot, so price is not a particular strength. The overall opportunity is limited, and purchase plus works looks tight against local benchmarks; the house’s space and character may still appeal to a project buyer, but the numbers merit careful consideration.

Key opportunities

  • Update dated decorative finishes while retaining the Edwardian character, stained-glass leaded windows and fireplaces.
  • Make use of the two reception spaces and four bedrooms, which appear usable in the supplied photographs.
  • The powered outbuilding has independent street access and could suit workshop, storage or home-office use; accommodation use would require fresh planning and technical verification.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Lansdowne Avenue, Essex, Leigh-on-Sea
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Chalkwell Rail Station

    0.4 miles

    Train · Chalkwell

  • Westcliff Rail Station

    1.1 miles

    Train · Westcliff-on-Sea

  • Leigh-on-Sea Rail Station

    1.2 miles

    Train · Leigh-on-Sea

  • Prittlewell Rail Station

    1.9 miles

    Train · Prittlewell

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£2,656
Based on a loan of £487,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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