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The Paddocks, Rayleigh

East of England

£400,000

Listed on 17/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
915 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house is offered with no onward chain and is within walking distance of Fitzwimarc, Edward Francis and Grovewood Schools. The ground floor has an entrance hall, cloakroom and a living room that connects to a separate dining area, with sliding doors opening onto the rear garden. The fitted kitchen includes an integrated oven and gas hob, with space for additional appliances. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a four-piece family bathroom with a bath and separate shower. The property also has double glazing and a Worcester Bosch combi boiler, as stated in the listing. Outside, the southerly facing rear garden has a lawn, established borders, a shed and gated side access. A front driveway is described as providing parking for two to three vehicles, alongside an integral garage. The listing identifies scope to consider extending or converting the loft, subject to planning permission. The existing layout and facilities provide a basis for personalisation, while any proposed alterations would need feasibility checks.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

52out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a clean, usable three-bedroom home with a clear cosmetic canvas: dated finishes in several areas give a buyer scope to refresh the look without the photos showing obvious major damage. The southerly facing established garden, driveway and integral garage add useful appeal, while the listing also notes possible extension or loft-conversion potential, subject to planning permission and feasibility.

On the economics, adding an estimated £11,750 to the asking price takes total commitment towards £411,750, leaving a gap of around 8% versus area norms for this sqft. The project can still appeal to the right buyer, yet the numbers are not exceptional.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated kitchen, bathroom and interior finishes to create a more contemporary feel.
  • Make the most of the southerly facing garden, with its established planting, lawn and paved seating area.
  • Explore the stated extension or loft-conversion potential, subject to planning permission and a proper feasibility assessment.

Key risks

  • The asking price is above the local £/sqf benchmark, and purchase plus refurbishment costs look tight against local benchmarks.

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,511
Based on a loan of £300,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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