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Old Road, Old Harlow, Essex, CM17

East of England

£725,000

Listed on 07/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Area
2078 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This detached three-bedroom house in Old Harlow has been occupied by the same family for around 45 years and offers scope for updating and possible enlargement. The ground floor has been extended and reconfigured, with two reception rooms, a study opening off the living room, and a kitchen connected to a utility room. Upstairs are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The house sits within a plot with garden and garage space on both sides. There is a spacious driveway, a double garage and a large mature rear garden with several outbuildings, including a workshop measuring approximately 21ft by 10ft. The owners previously commissioned architect plans for a two-storey extension, but no planning application was made; any future proposals would need to be assessed independently. Old Harlow shops and Harlow Mill station are within walking distance, according to the listing. The area also has road links via the M11 and access to local schools and town facilities.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

74out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £725,000, this detached home is priced at £349/sq ft, around 18.6% below the local average—a strong entry point for a buyer looking to add value. The house appears clean and usable, with scope for a light cosmetic refresh to its traditional finishes, while the broad lawn, established planting, driveway and double garage give it a strong base. Architect plans were drawn up for a two-storey extension, though no planning application was made, so any enlargement would need to be explored separately.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh patterned wallpaper, carpets and traditional finishes across the usable interior.
  • Make the most of the large mature garden and 21ft by 10ft workshop, with potential to adapt the outbuilding for leisure use.
  • Explore the scope for a side or rear extension; architect plans were drawn up previously, but no planning application was made.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Old Road, Old Harlow, Essex, CM17
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Harlow Mill Rail Station

    0.3 miles

    Train · Harlow Mill

  • Sawbridgeworth Rail Station

    1.8 miles

    Train · Sawbridgeworth

  • Harlow Town Rail Station

    1.9 miles

    Train · Harlow

  • Roydon Rail Station

    4.4 miles

    Train · Roydon

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£2,962
Based on a loan of £543,750 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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