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Stortford Road, Hoddesdon - Family home with scope to improve

London

£429,995

Listed on 25/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
End Of Terrace
Area
926 sqft

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house offers a wonderful opportunity for families looking to settle in a friendly residential area, just a short walk from Hoddesdon Town Centre and Rye House Train Station. The property features off-road parking at the front and a spacious rear garden, providing a practical outdoor space. Inside, the entrance porch leads to a generous lounge, which serves as a welcoming reception area and provides access to the staircase. Adjacent to the lounge is an additional room that can be utilized as a home office, playroom, or storage space. The kitchen/diner is spacious, offering ample room for cooking and dining, with direct access to the paved rear garden. A lobby connects the kitchen to the ground-floor bathroom, which is equipped with both a bath and a separate shower. Upstairs, you'll find three versatile bedrooms suitable for a growing family. Notably, this property holds significant potential for further improvement and extension, allowing for additional living space as your family's needs change, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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48out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This semi-detached family home presents a solid opportunity for those looking to invest in a property with potential. The asking price of £429,995 is reasonably positioned at £464/sqf, which is slightly above the local average of £432/sqf. However, the overall renovation economics appear stretched, as the combined costs of purchase and estimated renovations fall short against local benchmarks for similar properties. This indicates that while the house is well-maintained and offers a functional kitchen and bathroom, the financial metrics may require careful consideration before proceeding.

The interior showcases a spacious lounge filled with natural light and three good-sized bedrooms, all in solid condition. Additionally, the garden is well-kept, adding to the appeal of the outdoor space. There's clear potential for further improvements or extensions, subject to planning permission, which could enhance the living space and overall value. With its desirable location close to local amenities and transport links, this property could become a fantastic family home with a bit of vision and effort.

Key opportunities

  • Well-maintained interior and exterior, ready for light renovations.
  • Spacious garden that offers potential for landscaping or extension.
  • Opportunity to convert additional space for home office or playroom.

Key risks

  • All-in costs are stretched compared to local average values for this floor area.

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,624
Based on a loan of £322,496 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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