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Mallard Road, CR2

South East

£535,000

Listed on 09/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Area
1197 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This detached family home, available for the first time in over 30 years, is set on a large corner plot with significant development potential (subject to planning permission). While the property requires some modernisation, it offers an elevated position with far-reaching views. The accommodation includes four bedrooms, two reception rooms, a ground floor cloakroom/WC, and a kitchen, alongside a shower room/WC on the first floor. Externally, the property boasts a spacious lawned garden to the front and side, complemented by a tiered garden at the rear featuring a greenhouse and patio area, all benefiting from lovely panoramic views. Additional features include a garage and off-street parking. This property is offered with no onward chain, making it an appealing opportunity for those looking to invest or create their dream home.

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

This detached four-bedroom home offers a solid canvas for a light, cosmetic update: the kitchen and older shower room could be refreshed, while worn-looking carpet and dated hall finishes offer straightforward ways to modernise the interior. The asking price is £447/sq ft, slightly below the local average of £463, which is a positive starting point; however, the indicative purchase-plus-renovation midpoint is close to the implied current local average, so the numbers suggest measured rather than substantial headroom.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated kitchen, hall finishes and older shower room to give the house a more contemporary feel.
  • Improve the living-area flooring and make use of the conservatory alongside the two reception rooms.
  • Make the most of the large corner plot, lawn, patio and greenhouse; the listing mentions development potential subject to planning, though feasibility is not established.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£2,021
Based on a loan of £401,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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