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Lodge Lane, Romford, RM5

London

£485,000

Listed on 17/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
End Of Terrace
Area
1173 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house has a lounge and dining area connected to a side kitchen extension, with three bedrooms and a family bathroom upstairs. The property also has an easterly-facing rear garden, a brick-built garage and multi-vehicle parking to the front and side. The listing notes potential to extend to the side or rear, subject to planning permission; feasibility would need to be checked. The house is in Collier Row, close to local shops and amenities. The listing describes bus journeys of around 10 to 15 minutes to Hainault station or Romford station, with connections to the Central London network and Elizabeth line. Road links include the A12, A127 and M25. The agent states that an anti-money-laundering check fee is payable by the buyer after an offer is accepted and is non-refundable once checks have been completed.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

63out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £485,000, this three-bedroom semi is priced below the local average per square foot, giving buyers a strong starting point for a light, value-focused project. The photographed living spaces are clean and usable, while the dated kitchen offers scope for a cosmetic refresh; the bathroom appears serviceable. There is also a usable rear garden, a brick garage and substantial parking to the front and side.

The conservatory roof panels are discoloured and would benefit from inspection, but no major defect is apparent in the available views. The listing also mentions potential to extend to the side and rear, subject to planning permission. Overall, this is a C-grade opportunity with a useful combination of below-average pricing and manageable improvement scope.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated kitchen cabinetry and finishes while retaining the generally usable interior.
  • Make use of the generous front and side parking, rear garden and brick garage.
  • Explore the stated potential for side and rear extensions, subject to planning permission.

Key risks

  • Discolouration on the conservatory roof panels needs inspection to establish whether repair or renewal is required.

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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,832
Based on a loan of £363,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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