Bishops Hall Road, Pilgrims Hatch, CM15
East of England
£480,000
Listed on 01/09/2026
Listed on 01/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
980 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This three-bedroom semi-detached house in the sought-after area of Pilgrims Hatch presents an excellent opportunity for renovation and personalisation. Located just 1.7 miles from Brentwood high street and 2 miles from Brentwood Mainline Station, it offers convenient access to local amenities and transport links. Families will appreciate being within the catchment area for Larchwood Primary School and Shenfield High School, along with the nearby Brentwood Leisure Centre.
The property features a spacious living area and a generous open kitchen/dining/family room, complete with patio doors that lead to a sizable rear garden. Additional utility and storage areas provide practical access to both the front and back of the house. The first floor accommodates three well-proportioned bedrooms, ideal for families or those needing extra space, alongside a family bathroom. Off-street parking and a carport ensure you will never struggle to find parking. This property combines convenience with potential, making it an attractive option for those looking to create their ideal home.
WHOTS analysis
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47out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This three-bedroom semi has a clear renovation canvas: the open kitchen/dining/family space, separate living area and utility/storage areas offer scope to refresh the layout and finishes, while the carport, off-street parking and good-size rear garden add useful appeal. The visible work includes worn or exposed flooring and damaged finishes across several rooms, an older kitchen and bathroom, and an overgrown front garden with worn paving. The exterior and visible roof covering also look aged, though no definite structural defect is evident from the ground-level views.
At £480,000, the asking price is slightly below the local £/sqf average, which is a reasonable starting point for a project buyer. However, purchase plus the £40,000–£75,000 renovation range looks tight against local benchmarks, so the value case will depend on the finished result and careful control of costs.
Key opportunities
- Rework and modernise the open kitchen/dining/family room, using its patio doors to connect the main living space with the good-size rear garden.
- Refresh the separate living area and three bedrooms, with scope to make the existing layout feel more cohesive through new floors, wall finishes and decoration.
- Improve the practical utility and storage areas, and bring the overgrown front garden and worn paving back into use.
Key risks
- Worn or exposed floors and damaged finishes across several rooms, alongside dated kitchen and bathroom fittings, make this a substantial multi-room programme within the £40,000–£75,000 works range rather than a quick cosmetic refresh.
- Lower-wall deterioration is visible in the utility/side area and should be investigated before budgeting for finishes.
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