Havering Road, Romford, RM1
London
£375,000Guide Price
Listed on 20/09/2026
Listed on 20/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
996 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
Offered at auction, this three-bedroom semi-detached house has a through lounge, a galley kitchen, a family bathroom and a separate WC. The listing describes a rear garden of approximately 200 feet and a front garden where off-street parking may be possible, subject to verification. The property is presented as having scope for improvement and possible future extension, with any extension subject to the necessary checks and approvals.
The house is described as being close to shops and local amenities in Rise Park and Collier Row, with bus connections to Romford station and access to the A12, A127 and M25. Bower Park Academy is also nearby. The sale is by the Modern Method of Auction, with a 56-day reservation period. Buyers should review the buyer information pack and auction terms, including the reservation fee, before bidding.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
58out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £375,000, this three-bedroom semi is priced below the local average per square foot, giving buyers a cheaper-than-local entry point. The 200ft rear garden, driveway and through lounge with two connected reception areas offer a strong canvas, while the listing mentions future extension potential, subject to feasibility. The asking price is a positive, but the overall opportunity remains weak: at the £85,000 midpoint of the works range, the purchase plus renovation comes to about £460,000, slightly above the implied current local average value of £451,387; that is not a renovated GDV and excludes fees and stamp duty.
The photos show a substantial project, with damaged kitchen and bathroom finishes, worn surfaces in several rooms and an overgrown garden. The £65,000–£105,000 renovation range reflects scope well beyond a cosmetic refresh, so the value will depend on controlling the works and making the most of the house and garden.
Key opportunities
- The two connected reception areas in the through lounge offer scope to refresh the main living space while retaining its useful layout.
- The 200ft rear garden and visible driveway provide outdoor space to improve, with potential for off-street parking at the front.
- The listing mentions future extension potential, offering a possible route to grow the home if feasibility and permissions allow.
Key risks
- Damaged wall finishes and plaster loss in the kitchen, cracking and deterioration in the bathroom, and worn finishes across several rooms make this a substantial £65,000–£105,000 programme rather than a cosmetic refresh.
- At the £85,000 renovation midpoint, the £460,000 purchase-plus-works figure is slightly above the implied current local average value; this is not a renovated GDV and excludes fees and stamp duty.
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