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Stanley Close, Romford, RM2

London

£600,000

Listed on 20/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This chain-free three-bedroom semi-detached house is set in a residential cul-de-sac in Gidea Park. The ground floor has a living room, kitchen, utility room, downstairs WC and conservatory. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside, the property has a private driveway, detached garage and rear garden. The listing notes local transport links and amenities, and says the property is within the catchment area for several primary and secondary schools. It also describes scope for future expansion; any proposals would require feasibility and planning checks.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a usable three-bedroom home with a spacious-looking living area, driveway, detached garage and established garden, offering a clear canvas for a light cosmetic refresh. Older finishes run through several photographed rooms, including the kitchen and bathroom, so there is scope to update decoration and flooring and put your own stamp on the interiors. The listing also mentions potential for future expansion, though no specific proposal or feasibility is provided.

At 54/100, this is a weaker overall opportunity rather than an obvious value-led buy. The floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sq ft cannot yet be judged; the renovation range is £11,000–£24,000, with the midpoint bringing purchase plus renovation to £617,500, but the available figures do not establish the resulting value.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated decoration, carpets and floor coverings across the photographed interiors.
  • Update the older kitchen and bathroom finishes as part of a light cosmetic improvement.
  • Make the most of the driveway, detached garage and established garden; the listing also cites scope for future expansion, subject to feasibility.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£2,267
Based on a loan of £450,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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