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Leys Drive, Little Clacton, Clacton-On-Sea

East of England

£350,000

Listed on 25/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached Bungalow
Area
1273 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

William H. Brown in Clacton On Sea presents this detached three-bedroom bungalow on a generous corner plot in Little Clacton. The current owners have started improvements, leaving scope for a buyer to complete and finish the home to their own specification. The listing states that an air source heat pump has recently been installed. The accommodation includes an entrance hall and an open-plan living area with a kitchen island and breakfast space. The kitchen has base units and integrated appliances, with French doors opening to a conservatory. The living area is described as having a media wall and air conditioning. There are three bedrooms and a bathroom, while a lean-to provides access to the rear garden. Architectural plans have been drawn up for a loft conversion with two further bedrooms, a bathroom and a staircase from the hallway. Any required consents or approvals would need to be checked before proceeding. The corner plot includes substantial garden space, and the listing also notes possible scope for landscaping or an extension, subject to the necessary consents. Local amenities, schools and transport links are described as being within easy reach.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

57out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £350,000, this detached bungalow is priced at £275/sqf, below the local average of £311/sqf, giving buyers a relatively attractive entry point. The generous corner plot and substantial established garden are the standout canvas: clearing and landscaping the overgrown sections could lift its presentation, while the listing says loft-conversion plans have been drawn for two additional bedrooms and a bathroom. The air source heat pump is another useful improvement already in place.

The overall score is a weaker 57/100, largely because the available information is not enough to assess renovation economics, and the interior condition cannot be judged from the photos. The exterior appears broadly intact, with a worn driveway and garden work to tackle; the loft proposal is potential rather than confirmed, so check feasibility and any required approvals.

Key opportunities

  • Clear and landscape the substantial, established garden to make more of the corner plot.
  • Explore the drawn-up loft proposal for two bedrooms and a bathroom, subject to feasibility and any required approvals.
  • Build on the existing air source heat pump and the asking price below the local £/sqf average.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Leys Drive, Little Clacton, Clacton-On-Sea
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£1,322
Based on a loan of £262,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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