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Spring Gardens, Romford, RM7

London

£450,000

Listed on 19/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Bungalow
Area
1033 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Beresfords at Gidea Park are marketing this three-bedroom detached bungalow in Spring Gardens, Romford, with no onward chain. The accommodation extends to approximately 1,033 sq. ft. and includes a large lounge/diner opening into a conservatory, a long kitchen/utility room, three bedrooms and a shower room. The kitchen is fitted with cupboards, work surfaces and space for appliances, and the listing notes that it would benefit from modernisation. The shower room has a corner enclosure, basin and WC. Outside, a driveway provides off-street parking and there is a lawned front garden. The enclosed rear garden is mainly paved and includes a large detached outbuilding, described as suitable for uses such as a workshop, gym or home office, subject to any required consents and improvements. The listing also identifies scope to update the bungalow and explore alterations or extensions, subject to planning permission and building regulations. Romford town centre, its Elizabeth Line station, local bus services and Cottons Park are within reach. Schools named in the listing include Crowlands Primary School, The Mawney Foundation School, Concordia Academy and St Edward's Church of England Academy.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

58out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £450,000, the asking price is slightly below the local average per square foot, which gives this light project a reasonable starting point. The 58/100 D reflects more modest economics: the purchase price plus the renovation midpoint is close to the implied local average value, so the numbers do not show much headroom on that comparison alone.

The appeal is the spacious lounge opening to a glazed conservatory, a generous rear garden and a large detached outbuilding. The functional but dated kitchen and older bedroom finishes offer scope for a cosmetic refresh, with the renovation range of £7,000–£18,000 indicating a relatively light project. Check the outbuilding’s condition, services and permitted use before assigning it a particular purpose.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated kitchen and some bedroom finishes to bring the interiors closer to your taste.
  • Make the most of the lounge-to-conservatory connection and the garden-facing glazed space.
  • Explore how the large detached outbuilding could serve the property, subject to checking its condition, services and permitted use.

Key risks

  • The driveway paving is visibly cracked and worn.

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Spring Gardens, Romford, RM7
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£1,700
Based on a loan of £337,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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