Basildon Drive, Laindon
East of England
£325,000
Listed on 11/09/2026
Listed on 11/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
BungalowFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This two-bedroom detached house is set on a sizeable plot and is described as requiring refurbishment. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, a front-facing living room with a bay window and feature fireplace, a fitted kitchen with space for appliances, a shower room, and two bedrooms. The kitchen opens onto the garden.
The rear garden is approximately 120 feet long and includes stables at the far end, with side access. Off-street parking is provided at the front. The property is within a mile of Laindon station and in the catchment area for The James Hornsby High School. The plot and existing outbuildings may offer scope for improvement, subject to inspection and any necessary consents.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
36out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a low-scoring opportunity overall, with the score held back by limited condition and renovation-economics evidence rather than a confirmed price problem. The floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot be judged yet. The maintained-looking front elevation and generous gravelled forecourt provide a solid starting point, while the roughly 120ft garden and rear stables give the property a distinctive project canvas. The listing says refurbishment is required, but no interior rooms are shown, so the scale and layout possibilities need checking at a viewing.
Key opportunities
- Use the roughly 120ft garden and rear stables as the defining feature of a tailored outdoor project, subject to inspecting their condition and potential use.
- Rework the interior to suit a buyer’s needs, with the front bay-windowed living room and feature fireplace offering character to build around.
- The substantial gravelled forecourt and maintained-looking front elevation offer a practical, presentable starting point.
Key risks
- A heavy interior programme is difficult to scope from exterior-only photographs; allow for the possibility of a full interior rebuild rather than a cosmetic refresh, and establish the work sequence at inspection.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Laindon Rail Station
0.8 miles
Train · Laindon
Basildon Rail Station
1.5 miles
Train · Basildon Town Centre
Billericay Rail Station
3.5 miles
Train · Billericay
Pitsea Rail Station
3.7 miles
Train · Pitsea
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%
Current average variable rate is 6.58%
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£1,328
Based on a loan of £243,750 over 30 years at 5.13% interest
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Pricing
Price history
-13.3% since listed
£325,000£50,000(-13.3%)
24/10/2026£375,000Initial listing
12/09/2026Services
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