Tomswood Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7
London
£1,200,000
Listed on 29/10/2026
Listed on 29/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
4Type
BungalowArea
2204 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This four-bedroom detached bungalow in Chigwell provides approximately 2,200 sq. ft. of accommodation in a flexible single-storey layout. Three bedrooms are described as having en-suite facilities, alongside a feature kitchen and a spacious lounge and dining area. The arrangement is also said to offer potential for a self-contained one-bedroom annex, subject to any required consents.
Outside, the property has a gated carriage driveway with off-street parking and a mature rear garden. The listing notes scope for further extension or enhancement, subject to planning permission. The accommodation and layout may suit buyers considering how to adapt the existing space, while any proposed changes would need to be checked for feasibility and consent.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
55out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This substantial detached bungalow has strong fundamentals: around 2,200 sq. ft., a gated carriage driveway, an established garden and a flexible layout, with the listing also highlighting possible annex potential. The visible rooms are clean and usable; the main opportunity is a light, personalised refresh to replace some of the more distinctive decorative finishes. Any annex or extension plans would need their feasibility and permissions checked.
At £1.2m, the asking price is about 5.4% above the local £/sq. ft. benchmark, and purchase plus works costs look tight against local benchmarks. That makes the overall opportunity weaker despite the attractive setting and scope to tailor the home.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the patterned and strongly individual finishes in the living spaces and several bedrooms to give the home a more cohesive look.
- Make use of the substantial existing accommodation and flexible layout; the listing identifies possible one-bedroom annex potential, subject to feasibility and any required consents.
- Enjoy the established garden and broad gated driveway, both notable features of this property.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Chigwell Underground Station
0.8 miles
Underground · Chigwell
Hainault Underground Station
1.0 miles
Underground · Hainault
Grange Hill Underground Station
1.1 miles
Underground · Grange Hill
Fairlop Underground Station
1.1 miles
Underground · Fulwell Cross
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