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Spencer Gardens, Rochford

East of England

£315,000

Listed on 11/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Semi Detached Bungalow

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow, located on the borders of Rochford and Ashingdon, presents a unique opportunity for buyers seeking a property with significant potential. Offered with no onward chain, this home features extended living accommodation, including an impressive 24-foot lounge/diner and a spacious 18-foot kitchen. The layout is designed for both comfort and functionality, making it ideal for those looking to create their dream home. The property boasts two well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom, providing ample space for living. Externally, the bungalow benefits from off-street parking for multiple vehicles, a large sideway, and a good-sized rear garden that offers plenty of scope for outdoor activities or further landscaping. For those interested in adding value, the property has great potential for further extension, subject to necessary planning permissions. Conveniently situated, it provides easy access to local schools, amenities, and transport links in Rochford and the surrounding area. This bungalow truly needs to be viewed to appreciate its generous proportions and exciting possibilities.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

52out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a usable two-bedroom bungalow with a generous plot and clear scope to put a personal stamp on it. The 24ft lounge/diner, long separate kitchen, substantial rear lawn and parking for multiple vehicles give the project a strong starting point; the dated finishes and worn paving offer a manageable cosmetic refresh, with the renovation range at £7,000–£18,000. The listing also mentions potential to extend, subject to feasibility and consents.

The overall score is 52/100, grade D: the project has appealing space and outdoor potential, but the opportunity is not fully established by the available numbers. Floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sq ft cannot yet be judged; the purchase and renovation midpoint is £327,500, but without floor area or a stated end value, the economics remain difficult to assess.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the textured finishes and dated flooring to give the usable living and kitchen spaces a more contemporary feel.
  • Make the most of the substantial rear lawn and generous plot, with scope for garden improvements and landscaping.
  • Explore the listing’s stated potential for further extension, subject to planning feasibility and consents.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Spencer Gardens, Rochford
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Rochford Rail Station

    1.1 miles

    Train · Rochford

  • Hockley Rail Station

    1.8 miles

    Train · Hockley

  • Southend Airport Rail Station

    2.0 miles

    Train · Southend-on-Sea

  • Prittlewell Rail Station

    3.2 miles

    Train · Prittlewell

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,287
Based on a loan of £236,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-3.1% since listed
£315,000£10,000(-3.1%)
06/10/2026
Current price
£325,000Initial listing
12/09/2026

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