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Windermere Avenue, Elm Park, Essex, RM12 5EP

London

£450,000

Listed on 23/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house is offered with no ongoing chain and has off-street parking, a shared driveway and a garage. The accommodation includes a hallway, a long living room, a separate kitchen, three bedrooms and a first-floor bathroom. The rear garden is approximately 50 feet long. The property would benefit from updating, and the listing notes scope to extend, subject to the necessary permissions and checks. Elm Park District Line station is stated to be around half a mile away, with local shops and schools within walking distance. Harrow Lodge Park and Eastbrookend Country Park are also described as accessible on foot.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

55out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a light, manageable project: the living room and bedrooms have dated finishes and worn carpets, while the kitchen and bathroom appear usable. Redecoration, new flooring and some attention to the garden could refresh the home without turning it into a major refurbishment. The spacious living areas, off-street parking and usable garden give the project a solid starting point.

The location is a clear strength, with Elm Park station around half a mile away and parks, shops and schools nearby. The listing also states scope to extend subject to planning, though feasibility would need checking. At 55/100, this is a weaker overall opportunity rather than a clear value-led buy: floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated wallpaper and finishes and replace the visibly worn carpets in the living room and bedrooms.
  • Make use of the long living room, reasonably spacious bedrooms and usable garden as a strong starting point for a personalised home.
  • Explore the listing’s stated extension scope, subject to planning and feasibility checks.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Windermere Avenue, Elm Park, Essex, RM12 5EP
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Beaulieu Park

    1.9 miles

    Train · Beaulieu

  • Chelmsford Rail Station

    2.1 miles

    Train · Chelmsford City Centre

  • Hatfield Peverel Rail Station

    5.1 miles

    Train · Hatfield Peverel

  • White Notley Rail Station

    7.2 miles

    Train · White Notley

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,839
Based on a loan of £337,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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