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Cricketfield Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex

East of England

£350,000

Listed on 30/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Detached

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This detached two-bedroom house in Leigh-on-Sea has off-street parking and a rear garden, with scope for a buyer to update the interiors to their own preferences. Chalkwell station is described as a short walk away, and Leigh Broadway’s shops, cafés and restaurants are nearby. The ground floor includes a hallway with understairs storage, a front lounge with a bay window, and a kitchen-diner with an opening between the dining area and kitchen. Upstairs are two double bedrooms and a three-piece bathroom. The rear garden is paved and includes a shed, with side access to the front. The property is marketed by Bear Estate Agents.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

49out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a light, personalisation project in a sought-after Leigh-on-Sea setting, with a short walk to Chalkwell station, Leigh Broadway nearby and off-street parking. The photographed rooms look usable, while dated finishes, a tired kitchen-diner, garden maintenance and worn paving offer scope for a cosmetic refresh; the bathroom appears clean and serviceable. The renovation range is £7,000–£18,000.

The score is 49/100 (grade E), reflecting limited evidence to judge value rather than a confirmed price premium: floor area is missing, so the asking price cannot yet be compared with local £/sqf. Without that comparison or a stated resale value, the project’s overall value-add is also difficult to assess.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated kitchen-diner and decorative finishes while retaining the usable layout and fittings.
  • Tidy the paved rear garden and consider local making-good to the worn front and rear paving.
  • Build on the appeal of the detached home, driveway and proximity to Chalkwell station and Leigh Broadway.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,322
Based on a loan of £262,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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