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Roseacres, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, Essex, CM22 6QZ, CM22

East of England

£510,000

Listed on 22/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Semi Detached
Area
2101 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

On the market for the first time in 54 years, this extended four-bedroom semi-detached house offers around 2,100 sq ft of accommodation, including a loft area with reduced headroom. It is set at the end of a cul-de-sac within walking distance of village amenities, and has a broad block-paved driveway and a substantial rear garden. The ground floor includes a long sitting and dining room with a fireplace and access to a conservatory, as well as a kitchen, separate utility room, shower room and second reception room. The latter rooms could offer scope for a ground-floor annexe arrangement, subject to the necessary consents and checks. Upstairs are four bedrooms, a family bathroom and an en-suite shower room to the main bedroom. Stairs lead to the additional loft space. The rear garden has lawn, mature planting, patio seating areas and a summerhouse. The freehold includes the area shown in blue on the listing's aerial image; a further area shown in red is leased from BT for £360 per year, and any transfer to a buyer would require BT's agreement and confirmation of the lease terms. The property is listed with an EPC rating of C and Council Tax Band D.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

80out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £510,000, this is a strong-value opportunity: the asking price is about £243 per sq ft, well below the local average of £412. The house is spacious and usable, with generous reception and dining areas, several distinct ground-floor rooms and a broad driveway. Its dated finishes offer scope for a light cosmetic update, while the established garden—with mature planting, paved seating areas, a greenhouse and sheds—is a standout feature.

The ground-floor layout may also offer flexibility for an annexe arrangement, subject to consents and verification. The asking price plus the stated £5,000–£15,000 renovation range gives a simple purchase-and-works total of £515,000–£525,000, before fees and other costs; this is not a projected resale value.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated décor and floor finishes across the living spaces and bedrooms.
  • Update the older-style kitchen and bathroom finishes as desired; they appear usable in the photos.
  • Explore the potential ground-floor annexe arrangement, subject to necessary consents and verification.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Roseacres, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, Essex, CM22 6QZ, CM22
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£1,927
Based on a loan of £382,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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