Southend Road, Fobbing, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, SS17
East of England
£475,000Guide Price
Listed on 27/10/2026
Listed on 27/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
BungalowArea
1139 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Offered at auction by the Modern Method, this extended three-bedroom detached bungalow is being sold with no onward chain. The accommodation includes an entrance hall, three bedrooms, a family bathroom, a spacious lounge and a fitted kitchen. The listing describes the property as sitting on a substantial plot, with a large rear garden and open fields beyond.
There is off-street parking to the front for several vehicles, and the property is described as having potential for further extension or a loft conversion, subject to the necessary permissions and feasibility checks. The A13 is accessible, with local amenities and transport links in nearby Fobbing, Corringham, Stanford-le-Hope and Basildon.
The sale is subject to the Modern Method of Auction terms, including a reservation period, buyer information pack fee and reservation fee. Buyers should review the auction conditions and pack before bidding.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
51out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This detached bungalow has a lot to work with: a generous plot backing onto open fields, ample off-street parking and a spacious-looking lounge. The interior is clean and usable but dated, making this a light-refresh project rather than a major overhaul; the fitted kitchen appears intact, while older carpets and decorative finishes offer straightforward scope to update the feel.
At £475,000, it is priced above the local £/sqf average, and the purchase-plus-works economics look tight against local benchmarks. The plot and outlook give it appeal, but those strengths need to justify the asking price for a project buyer.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the older carpets and decorative finishes to give the spacious-looking lounge and bedrooms a more contemporary feel.
- Make practical improvements to the large garden and extensive parking and hardstanding.
- The generous plot and listing-stated extension or loft-conversion potential may offer longer-term options, subject to permissions and feasibility.
Key risks
None recorded.
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