Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood, CM17
East of England
£400,000
Listed on 25/10/2026
Listed on 25/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Detached BungalowArea
1018 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
A chain-free, three-bedroom detached bungalow in Hastingwood, with a garage, off-road parking and front, side and rear outdoor space. The accommodation includes a kitchen, a spacious lounge, a sitting room, three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The rooms offer scope for updating, while the plot and existing layout provide areas to investigate for future changes. Any extension would be subject to the necessary planning and other consents.
The rear garden includes mature shrubs and trees, and the property is set within a rural area a short drive from Epping and Harlow. The listing notes access to the M11 and nearby rail and Underground services by car. Structural movement has been reported, so specialist investigation is required before purchase. The property has an EPC rating of D.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £400,000, this detached three-bedroom bungalow is priced below the local average per square foot, giving a project buyer a cheaper entry point. There’s a substantial canvas to reshape: two living spaces, a garage, off-road parking and a private garden with established planting, alongside the scope to refresh the dated interiors and make the outdoor space your own. The listing also mentions possible extension potential, subject to planning and feasibility.
On the economics, adding an estimated £65,000 to the asking price takes total commitment towards £465,000, leaving a gap of around 6% versus area norms for this sqft. Worth factoring in before you assume strong upside from the works alone.
Key opportunities
- Rework the two living spaces and refresh the dated finishes to give the bungalow a more cohesive feel.
- The detached home, garage, parking and private garden offer a useful base for a substantial improvement project.
- Established garden planting and a paved patio provide a starting point for a more considered outdoor layout.
Key risks
- Structural movement is reported in the listing, but its severity is not assessable from the photographs.
- Dated interiors across several rooms, visible wall damage, and a £45,000–£85,000 works range make this a substantial budget and programme rather than a cosmetic refresh.
- Purchase plus renovation costs look tight against local benchmarks, so the project economics leave limited room for costs to rise.
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