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Bridport Way, Braintree, CM7

East of England

£500,000

Listed on 25/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Area
1675 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This four-bedroom detached house has a spacious entrance hall and several ground-floor reception spaces, including a living room with air conditioning, a dining room and an office. The kitchen is arranged with a breakfast bar and opens towards the rear garden. Upstairs are four bedrooms, an en-suite to the principal bedroom and a family bathroom, with a further cloakroom on the ground floor. The listing also notes underfloor heating in the en-suite and an EPC rating of C. Outside, the rear garden is described as substantial and private. A double garage and driveway parking for up to four vehicles provide storage and off-road parking. The property is presented as ready to occupy, with scope to update to individual taste and possible extension potential, subject to the required permissions and consents. The listing places the house within the Lyons Hall Primary School catchment and describes access to Braintree town centre, the railway station, the A120 and M11, and Stansted Airport. It is marketed by Oakheart Property, covering Witham and Braintree.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

70out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £500,000, this four-bedroom detached home is priced at about £299 per sq ft, below the local average of £346 per sq ft—an attractive entry point for a buyer looking to acquire a family-sized property and add their own finishing touches. The photographed rooms are clean and usable, while the older-style kitchen cabinetry and decorative choices offer scope for a light cosmetic refresh rather than a major renovation.

The enclosed rear garden, double garage and generous driveway are useful standouts, with the listing also noting potential to extend subject to the necessary permissions and consents. The school catchment and Braintree’s town and rail links add to the family appeal.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the older-style kitchen cabinetry and decorative finishes to give the interiors a more contemporary feel.
  • Improve the presentation of the enclosed garden with routine lawn care, making better use of its patio and outdoor space.
  • Explore the stated extension potential, subject to planning permissions and consents.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Bridport Way, Braintree, CM7
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Braintree Rail Station

    1.3 miles

    Train · Braintree

  • Braintree Freeport Rail Station

    1.3 miles

    Train · Braintree

  • Cressing Rail Station

    2.4 miles

    Train · Cressing

  • White Notley Rail Station

    3.4 miles

    Train · White Notley

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£2,043
Based on a loan of £375,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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