Farleigh Road, Basildon, SS13
East of England
£390,000
Listed on 04/11/2026
Listed on 04/11/2026
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Property details
Bedrooms
4Type
DetachedDescription
Carter Remy presents a four-bedroom detached chalet in Basildon, offered as an unfinished improvement project. Work has started, but substantial further work is described as outstanding, giving a buyer scope to complete and adapt the property. The listing also identifies potential to create a fifth bedroom, subject to any required consents and approvals. Pitsea station, local shops and nearby schools are stated to be within walking distance. Buyers should check with their lender whether finance would be available in the property's current condition.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
39out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This detached chalet has the makings of a substantial transformation project: improvement works have started, but the property is unfinished and the visible roof-edge work needs completing and checking. The front approach also needs clearing and attention. There is scope to shape the home around its next owner, with the listing describing potential for a fifth bedroom subject to the necessary consents and approvals.
The fundamentals and location score well, with Pitsea station, shops and schools described as within walking distance. At 39/100, this is a low-opportunity proposition overall: the project’s scale and elevated risk weigh on the score, and the missing floor area means value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. Check the roof-edge work and confirm whether finance is available for the property in its current condition.
Key opportunities
- A substantial blank canvas to complete and personalise the chalet, building on the improvement works already started.
- Explore the listing’s potential fifth-bedroom layout, subject to required consents and approvals.
- Clear and improve the overgrown front garden and approach to give the detached home a more welcoming arrival.
Key risks
- Unfinished interiors and outstanding works make this a heavy completion programme rather than a cosmetic refresh; allow for time and coordination to bring the home to a finished standard.
- Visible roof-edge work appears unfinished and needs inspection to establish its scope and confirm it is completed properly.
- The property’s current condition may affect mortgage availability; check with a lender or finance provider before committing.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Pitsea Rail Station
0.6 miles
Train · Pitsea
Benfleet Rail Station
2.5 miles
Train · South Benfleet
Basildon Rail Station
2.6 miles
Train · Basildon Town Centre
Wickford Rail Station
3.3 miles
Train · Wickford
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