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Prince Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex

East of England

£350,000

Listed on 14/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1098 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This semi-detached house presents an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to infuse their personal style into a spacious family home. Located on Prince Avenue, the property is ideally positioned with convenient access to transport links, schools, and local amenities. Upon entering, you are welcomed by a hallway that leads to two generously sized reception rooms, perfect for family gatherings or entertaining guests. The living room features a charming bay window that floods the space with natural light, while the separate dining room offers direct access to the rear garden, enhancing the indoor-outdoor flow. The kitchen, with its practical layout, includes fitted cupboards and worktop space, providing a solid foundation for modernisation. Upstairs, you will find three well-proportioned bedrooms, including two spacious double rooms that cater to growing families. A family bathroom and a separate WC complete the first floor. Externally, the property boasts a garage for additional storage or parking, along with off-street parking in front. The location is particularly appealing for families, with several schools nearby, making the morning routine more manageable. Commuters will appreciate the proximity to Prittlewell railway station, which is about 0.7 miles away, offering direct services to London Liverpool Street. Additionally, local parks and essential amenities are easily accessible, making everyday life more convenient. This home is offered with no onward chain, making it an attractive proposition for those seeking a property with potential in a family-friendly area. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the space and possibilities this home has to offer.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

59out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a light, practical project with a good canvas: two usable reception rooms, a bay window, three bedrooms and a garage with driveway parking. The asking price works out at £319/sq ft, 5.9% below the local average, which is a positive starting point. Older finishes, worn timber floors and an overgrown garden offer clear scope to refresh the house and make the outside space more inviting.

The overall score is still a weak 59/100: at the stated renovation midpoint, the £361,500 purchase-plus-works figure sits only 2.9% below the implied local average value. That leaves limited headroom on the current numbers, even though the house has useful family space, no onward chain and a convenient position for schools, transport and Priory Park.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the two usable reception rooms, including the scuffed timber floors and older decorative finishes.
  • Modernise the fitted kitchen and bathroom to suit your own taste.
  • Clear and reshape the overgrown rear garden while making the most of its mature trees and established boundaries.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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

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