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Edith Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex

East of England

£270,000

Listed on 16/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1308 sqft

Description

This semi-detached house presents a substantial opportunity for refurbishment, offering approximately 1,308 sq. ft. of living space along with a garage. The property is in need of comprehensive modernisation, making it an ideal project for investors or buyers eager to create a home tailored to their preferences. The ground floor features a welcoming entrance hall leading into a spacious living room, measuring around 15'11" x 14'6", and a separate dining room of approximately 14'5" x 13'1", both of which provide ample scope for reconfiguration. Adjacent to the dining area is the kitchen, which connects to a useful rear porch that overlooks the garden. The generous size of these rooms allows for exciting potential to design a contemporary family layout, subject to necessary permissions. Upstairs, the property comprises three bedrooms, with the principal and second bedrooms being notably spacious. The first bedroom measures about 15'11" x 12'4", while the second is approximately 14'5" x 13'10", alongside a third bedroom and a family bathroom. The exterior includes a rear garden and garage, further enhancing the appeal for both investors and owner-occupiers. This property is being offered at a guide price of £270,000 - £290,000, reflecting its need for significant updating and refurbishment. Rather than paying a premium for someone else's finish, this presents a unique chance to modernise and improve a substantial home to your own specifications, with the potential to add considerable value. Conveniently located on Edith Road, the property benefits from proximity to local shops, amenities, schools, and transport connections, with easy access to Southend city centre and surrounding areas. Early viewing is recommended to fully appreciate the size and potential this home has to offer.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

78out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This semi-detached house on Edith Road offers a substantial 1,308 sq. ft. of living space, making it an enticing prospect for buyers looking to add value through renovation. With an asking guide price of £270,000, the property is priced significantly below the local average at just £206/sq. ft., presenting a unique opportunity to acquire a home with considerable development potential. The property features a spacious living room and dining room, offering plenty of scope to rethink the existing layout, and the generous bedrooms provide a strong foundation for modernisation.

However, the house is in need of extensive refurbishment, with significant wear observed throughout the interiors, from the dated kitchen and bathroom to the overgrown garden. This presents a chance for a buyer to completely redesign and improve the space to their own taste. The current condition of the property suggests a renovation budget in the range of £100,000 to £150,000, and prospective buyers should be prepared for a full-gut programme given the scale of works required. Overall, this property stands out as a solid opportunity for those willing to invest time and resources into creating a contemporary family home.

Key opportunities

  • Substantial living space allows for reconfiguration of the layout to create a modern family home.
  • Generous bedrooms provide a strong foundation for creating stylish and functional living areas.
  • The overgrown garden presents an opportunity for landscaping and outdoor improvement.

Key risks

  • Stripped interiors and a £100,000–£150,000 works budget make this a full-gut programme, not a refresh.

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