Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood, Harlow
East of England
£400,000
Listed on 05/09/2026
Listed on 05/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Detached BungalowArea
1143 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This detached three-bedroom bungalow offers 1,143 sq ft of single-storey accommodation in a cul-de-sac setting, with open countryside nearby. The layout includes a lounge/diner, kitchen and family bathroom. The kitchen and the rest of the property are described as requiring modernisation, giving buyers scope to update the accommodation to their requirements. The particulars list bedroom one and bedroom three, but do not provide a clear measurement for the third bedroom.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
61out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £400,000, this detached bungalow is attractively priced against the local average: about £350 per sq ft versus £429. Its single-storey layout, driveway, garage and countryside setting give the project a strong starting point, while the dated interiors and heavily overgrown rear garden offer clear scope to modernise and restore the outdoor space. The renovation range is £45,000–£85,000; at the £65,000 midpoint, the purchase plus works comes to £465,000, only 5.3% below the implied current local average value, before fees and without assuming a renovated resale value.
The overall opportunity is therefore promising but not a standout on the numbers: the asking price is a real plus, while the limited margin at the renovation midpoint calls for careful budgeting. The listing mentions extension potential subject to planning, but feasibility is not established.
Key opportunities
- Modernise the dated interior, including the basic kitchen, older bathroom suite, worn flooring and marked finishes.
- Clear and restore the overgrown rear garden, with scope to make better use of its patio and generous outdoor space.
- Make the most of the detached single-storey layout, driveway, garage and countryside setting.
Key risks
- The roof and wider building fabric cannot be verified from the images; inspect their condition before committing.
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