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South Crescent, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2

East of England

£250,000Guide Price

Listed on 29/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Bungalow
Area
1040 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

Offered at auction, this four-bedroom chalet bungalow is being sold with no onward chain and requires extensive modernisation. Its two-storey layout includes three separate reception rooms, a kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor, with two further bedrooms upstairs. Two additional front rooms are described as suitable for use as bedrooms, subject to the buyer's requirements, giving scope to configure the accommodation to suit different needs. A private rear garden with side access provides outdoor space, while on-street parking is available at the front. The listing notes access to local shops, schools and transport links, with London Southend Airport, Southend University Hospital and the A127 within reach. Buyers should review the auction information and property pack, including the reservation fee and completion terms, and carry out their own due diligence.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

71out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £250,000, this is priced well below the local average per square foot, giving buyers a strong entry point into a four-bedroom home with three reception rooms and a flexible two-floor layout. The private rear garden and scope to rework the accommodation add to the appeal for someone looking to shape a property around their needs.

The interiors offer a substantial project: dated finishes are visible across several areas, with damaged flooring and peeling or missing wall finish in places, alongside an old-fashioned kitchen and bathroom. The £55,000–£85,000 renovation range makes this a full-scale improvement programme rather than a cosmetic refresh; the roof and exterior show no obvious major failure in the listing images, though they are not a substitute for a survey.

Key opportunities

  • Rework the flexible two-floor layout, with three reception rooms and several potential uses for the front rooms.
  • Replace the dated kitchen and bathroom and refresh finishes and flooring to create a more cohesive interior.
  • Clear and improve the private rear garden, which already has established planting and side access.

Key risks

  • The £55,000–£85,000 works range and visible damage to wall finishes and flooring point to a substantial programme, with more budget and time required than for a cosmetic refresh.

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Map

Location

South Crescent, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Southend Airport Rail Station

    0.7 miles

    Train · Southend-on-Sea

  • Prittlewell Rail Station

    1.1 miles

    Train · Prittlewell

  • Rochford Rail Station

    1.4 miles

    Train · Rochford

  • Southend Victoria Rail Station

    1.6 miles

    Train · Southend-on-Sea

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,021
Based on a loan of £187,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

These results are estimates and are only intended as a guide. Make sure you obtain accurate figures from your lender before committing to any mortgage. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage.

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Pricing

Price history

-13.8% since listed
£250,000£40,000(-13.8%)
20/10/2026
Current price
£290,000Initial listing
28/09/2026

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