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The Tabrums, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford

East of England

£515,000

Listed on 04/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This four-bedroom detached house in South Woodham Ferrers has spacious accommodation, including a hallway, lounge, separate dining room, kitchen and an additional L-shaped reception room. Upstairs are four bedrooms, with fitted storage in the main bedroom and bedroom three, together with a modernised shower room. A ground-floor WC adds convenience. The property would benefit from modernisation, giving a buyer scope to update the interiors to their own requirements. Outside, the rear garden includes a lawn and paved areas, while the front provides a large driveway and garage. The house is offered with no onward chain and is freehold. Local amenities, schools, shops and transport links are available in South Woodham Ferrers. EPC rating is to be confirmed; council tax band E.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £515,000, this four-bedroom detached house offers a light, cosmetic project rather than a major refurbishment. The spacious reception areas, usable garden, broad driveway and garage give it a strong family-home canvas, while refreshing the dated finishes could help make the interiors your own. The shower room already has a more contemporary look, and the exterior appears generally well maintained.

The overall score is 53/100 (D, Weak Opportunity). Floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot be judged yet; the price and economics scores are therefore neutral rather than evidence that the property is cheap or dear.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated wallpaper, carpets and decorative finishes across several rooms to give the interiors a more cohesive, personal feel.
  • Make the most of the generous reception space and multiple living areas for flexible family use.
  • Enjoy a usable rear garden, broad paved driveway and garage, with a contemporary-style shower room already in place.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

The Tabrums, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • South Woodham Ferrers Rail Station

    0.2 miles

    Train · South Woodham Ferrers

  • Battlesbridge Rail Station

    2.6 miles

    Train · Battlesbridge

  • North Fambridge Rail Station

    3.3 miles

    Train · Fambridge

  • Hockley Rail Station

    4.1 miles

    Train · Hockley

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£2,104
Based on a loan of £386,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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