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Old Hill Avenue, Langdon Hills, Basildon, Essex

East of England

£875,000

Listed on 22/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached Bungalow

Description

This charming detached bungalow is situated on a substantial plot of just under half an acre, providing ample outdoor space for various uses. The property features a double garage along with additional outbuildings, including a workshop and an outdoor WC. Notably, the garden includes a koi pond and a water treatment plant, adding to its unique character. Internally, the bungalow offers a welcoming entrance hallway leading to three bedrooms, each with generous dimensions suitable for comfortable living. The kitchen/breakfast room is spacious and functional, while the lounge/diner serves as a perfect gathering space. There are also utility facilities and an additional WC. With significant potential for extension or the addition of an annexe (subject to planning permission), this property presents an excellent opportunity for personalisation or investment in a desirable area.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

31out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This detached bungalow offers a generous plot of nearly half an acre, along with a double garage and several outbuildings, which could provide some interesting development potential. The room sizes are decent, particularly the lounge/diner and kitchen, which could serve well for family living. However, the lack of usable floor area data makes it challenging to fully assess the property’s value and potential, limiting the overall opportunity score significantly.

At an asking price of £875,000, this property appears to be priced well above the local average, raising concerns about its value relative to nearby sales. The absence of renovation cost estimates and specific details on the condition of key areas like the kitchen and bathroom further complicates the economics of this purchase. While the property has certain appealing aspects like the outdoor space and potential for extensions, those looking for a solid investment should consider the overall cost and local market trends carefully before proceeding.

Key opportunities

  • Generous plot size of nearly half an acre, allowing for potential extensions or annexe (subject to planning permission).
  • Decent room sizes, particularly in the lounge/diner and kitchen, suitable for family living.
  • Double garage and multiple outbuildings offer additional functional space.

Key risks

  • Significant uncertainty due to missing floor area data, impacting value assessment.
  • High asking price compared to local averages may limit future resale potential.
  • No renovation cost estimates available, increasing risk for potential buyers.

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Old Hill Avenue, Langdon Hills, Basildon, Essex
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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£3,306
Based on a loan of £656,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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