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Springfield Drive, Westcliff-on-Sea

East of England

£295,000

Listed on 11/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
End Of Terrace
Area
798 sqft

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house on Springfield Drive presents an excellent opportunity for renovation and investment. Located within an 8-minute walk to Southend University Hospital, it offers a prime location for first-time buyers and investors alike. The property features two reception rooms, with the dining room conveniently located off the kitchen and a lounge at the front, providing a functional layout for family living. The house also includes a bathroom and a separate W/C. Externally, the property boasts a large garden accompanied by two outbuildings currently utilized for storage, enhancing its potential for outdoor improvements. While the house requires refurbishment, including new double glazing and the installation of gas central heating, it offers ample scope for personalisation and modernisation. With no onward chain, this property is ready for its next owner to transform it into a desirable home or rental investment.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

40out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This three-bedroom semi-detached house represents a full project for those looking to make significant improvements. While the asking price of £295,000 offers a comparatively cheap entry point at £370/sqf against the local average of £350/sqf, the overall renovation economics present a challenge. The projected all-in costs, combining the purchase price and renovation range, push the investment above local benchmarks for similar properties, which may limit potential returns.

The property features dated interiors including an outdated kitchen and general wear throughout. However, it does have solid fundamentals, being located just an 8-minute walk from Southend University Hospital and offering good local amenities and schools. The sizeable garden offers potential for enhancement, making it an attractive option for buyers willing to undertake a heavy renovation project.

Key opportunities

  • The large garden has significant potential for improvement and landscaping.
  • The layout allows for reconfiguration of spaces, particularly with the two reception rooms.
  • Proximity to Southend University Hospital and local amenities makes it appealing for future renters or buyers.

Key risks

  • Stripped interiors and a £60,000–£120,000 works budget make this a full-gut programme, not a refresh.
  • Budget around £385,000 when purchase and the £90,000 refurb range are added together — roughly 27% above what comparable floor area achieves locally in current condition; we have not assumed a post-renovation resale figure.

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£1,114
Based on a loan of £221,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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