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Branksome Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2

East of England

£300,000

Listed on 17/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Detached Bungalow
Area
775 sqft

Description

This fully detached bungalow, located on the desirable Branksome Road in Southchurch, presents a unique opportunity for renovation and personalization. Offering two spacious double bedrooms, the property features a generous central hallway that leads to a large lounge/diner, measuring approximately 22'8" x 12'10", which overlooks the expansive rear garden. The fitted kitchen, providing ample cupboard and worktop space, also has direct access to the outside. The three-piece bathroom completes the interior layout. The standout feature of this home is the impressive approximately 80ft rear garden, ideal for landscaping or outdoor entertaining, offering a blank canvas for future owners. Additionally, there is potential for off-street parking at the front, subject to necessary consents. Although the bungalow currently lacks gas central heating, this allows for flexibility in choosing a suitable heating system during modernization. With no onward chain and priced to reflect the updates needed, this property is an excellent foundation for creating a superb home in a convenient location, within walking distance to local amenities and the seafront.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

33out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This detached bungalow on Branksome Road presents a solid opportunity for buyers looking to invest in a property with significant potential for improvement. With a guide price of £300,000, the property is currently priced above the local average at £387/sqf, making it a relatively dear option compared to the local benchmark of £339/sqf. However, it does offer good room sizes and an impressive approximately 80ft rear garden, which could be transformed into a fantastic outdoor space, allowing for personal landscaping and entertaining options.

While the interior is dated, with signs of wear throughout, this provides a blank canvas for modernization. The living areas, kitchen, and bathroom all require updating, but with an estimated renovation budget of £40,000 to £80,000, potential buyers should be cautious as the all-in costs could stretch their budget against local values. This is particularly notable given that the combined purchase and renovation costs could leave buyers facing a significant shortfall against local value benchmarks. Overall, this property holds promise for those willing to undertake the necessary updates and improvements.

Key opportunities

  • Generous room sizes throughout the property
  • Large, approximately 80ft rear garden providing a blank canvas for landscaping
  • Opportunity to choose a heating system as part of the modernization process

Key risks

  • Asking price plus refurbishment costs leave all-in expenses stretched compared to local value benchmarks

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Branksome Road, Southend-On-Sea, SS2
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,133
Based on a loan of £225,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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