Steeple Heights, Benfleet, SS7
East of England
£450,000
Listed on 25/09/2026
Listed on 25/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Detached BungalowFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This detached bungalow features two spacious bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a generous living room that opens out to the rear garden, allowing for an abundance of natural light. The private garden, which backs onto fields, offers a unique sense of seclusion with no rear overlooking, making it an ideal retreat for those seeking peace and privacy. Established shrubs border the garden, providing a mature and characterful outdoor space, complemented by convenient side access.
At the front, the property includes a garage and driveway parking. While the interior requires some modernisation, its solid structure and sensible layout present an exciting opportunity for buyers looking to renovate or extend, subject to the necessary planning permissions. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the potential this home has to offer.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a moderate modernisation project with a clear canvas: the kitchen and bathroom have distinctly dated finishes, while the bedroom wallpaper and worn-looking carpets offer scope to refresh the interiors. The generous rear living room, sliding doors to the enclosed garden, garage and driveway give the bungalow useful everyday appeal, and the garden backs onto fields for a more private outlook. The £28,000–£52,000 renovation range indicates a manageable but meaningful project; the overall WHOTS score is 54/100, grade D, so the opportunity is mixed rather than a standout. Floor area is missing, which means value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged.
Key opportunities
- Modernise the dated kitchen and bathroom to give the home a more contemporary feel.
- Refresh the bedrooms with new decoration and flooring.
- Make the most of the generous rear living room, sliding garden doors and established, private garden; the listing also mentions possible extension subject to planning consent.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Pitsea Rail Station
1.8 miles
Train · Pitsea
Benfleet Rail Station
2.0 miles
Train · South Benfleet
Rayleigh Rail Station
2.7 miles
Train · Rayleigh
Wickford Rail Station
3.3 miles
Train · Wickford
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