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Seymour Close, Loughton, IG10

London

£650,000

Listed on 19/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Area
958 sqft

Description

Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac within the desirable Hanbury Park development, this three-bedroom detached house presents an excellent opportunity for those looking to make their mark. The property's location is highly convenient, with Loughton Central Line station just a short walk away, alongside a variety of shops, cafés, and amenities on the High Road. The nearby Roding Valley Nature Reserve offers expansive green spaces for outdoor activities. This home features a 13ft lounge that flows into the dining room, a 14ft kitchen equipped with essential appliances, and a spacious 14ft conservatory that opens to the rear garden. A guest cloakroom adds to the practical layout. Upstairs, you will find three bedrooms and two bathrooms, providing ample space for family living. Outside, the property boasts off-street parking, a 16ft garage, and side access leading to an approximately 46ft rear garden, ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Families will appreciate the property's proximity to White Bridge Primary School and Roding Valley High School, making it a great choice for those with children. While the house would benefit from some updating, it offers significant potential for enhancement and personalization.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

32out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This three-bedroom detached house in the desirable Hanbury Park development presents a fair opportunity for those willing to undertake a renovation project. While the property is priced at £650,000, which is notably above the local average at £678/sqf compared to £563/sqf, the dated interiors signal a real chance to add value through cosmetic updates. The living areas, bedrooms, and kitchen all show signs of wear and would greatly benefit from modernisation, allowing a new owner to put their personal touch on the home.

The location is a significant advantage, being close to schools, transport links, and green spaces, making it particularly appealing for families. However, the all-in costs, estimated at approximately £710,000 when considering the renovation range of £40,000 to £80,000, stretch beyond local benchmarks for similar properties. This makes the economics less attractive, with a projected margin below local averages. Nonetheless, the garden holds potential, and the overall good condition of the exterior means that the focus can remain on transforming the interior into a modern living space.

Key opportunities

  • Transform dated interiors to increase property value.
  • Potential to enhance the overgrown garden into a usable outdoor space.
  • Desirable location close to schools and transport options.

Key risks

  • Asking price plus renovation costs lead to all-in expenses exceeding local benchmarks.

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Based on a loan of £487,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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