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Manford Cross, Chigwell, IG7

London

£475,000

Listed on 25/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
End Of Terrace
Area
1018 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This three-bedroom home is set in a cul-de-sac and has a ground-floor lounge and dining area, a separate kitchen, and a first-floor family bathroom. The bedrooms offer flexible space for household use or working from home. Double glazing and gas central heating are stated, and the property has an EPC rating of C. The listing describes a generous plot and notes potential to extend, subject to planning permission. The existing layout and outdoor space provide scope for future changes, although any development would require checks on planning feasibility and other relevant constraints. Local amenities, transport links and schools are described as being within easy reach.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

67out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £475,000, this three-bedroom home is priced around 9.7% below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. It is a usable, light-scale project rather than a major refurbishment: the spacious lounge/dining area is a good starting point, while the strongly personalised wall finishes and older kitchen details offer scope to refresh the interior. The EPC C rating and the apparently intact exterior add to its practical appeal.

The rear garden already has a patio and lawn, with a gravelled section that could be tidied or landscaped. The generous-looking plot and end-of-terrace position may also offer room to explore the listing’s stated extension potential, subject to planning permission and feasibility. The overall score of 67/100 reflects a promising opportunity with good fundamentals, while the value margin still calls for sensible budgeting rather than assuming a large uplift.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the strongly coloured and themed wall finishes to give the lounge and bedrooms a more cohesive look.
  • Update the functional kitchen’s older finishes as part of a light-scale improvement project.
  • Improve the gravelled garden section and explore the stated extension potential, subject to planning permission and feasibility.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Manford Cross, Chigwell, IG7
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Hainault Underground Station

    0.8 miles

    Underground · Hainault

  • Grange Hill Underground Station

    0.9 miles

    Underground · Grange Hill

  • Fairlop Underground Station

    1.3 miles

    Underground · Fulwell Cross

  • Chigwell Underground Station

    1.7 miles

    Underground · Chigwell

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,941
Based on a loan of £356,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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