Lawn Hall Chase, North End, Dunmow
East of England
£350,000
Listed on 05/11/2026
Listed on 05/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
6Type
Semi DetachedArea
2120 sqftDescription
A pair of three-bedroom semi-detached houses in the hamlet of North End, offered with planning permission for demolition and replacement by two semi-detached homes. The approved scheme is described as providing approximately 1,335 sq. ft. per dwelling. The site is accessed from a private lane and has countryside views, with the listing noting transport links to Chelmsford and Great Dunmow. Planning reference UTT/24/2614/FUL is available through Uttlesford District Council and should be checked by prospective purchasers.
Each existing house has an entrance hall, living room, dining room, kitchen, rear lobby, utility room and cloakroom on the ground floor, with three bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs. Room dimensions are provided in the particulars. The sale is presented as a development opportunity, and buyers should independently verify the planning documents, structural position, measurements and other property information before proceeding.
WHOTS analysis
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53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At £350,000, this pair of cottages is offered at about £165 per sq ft, well below the local average of £391 per sq ft—a strong acquisition-price advantage. The listing also states that permission is in place to demolish the existing homes and build two replacement dwellings, each around 1,335 sq ft; verify the permission and its conditions before proceeding.
This is a high-intensity development project rather than a cosmetic refresh. Exterior photos show prominent cracking, timber boarding and bracing, and roof discolouration of unknown cause, while the gardens are neglected. The countryside views and private-lane setting add appeal, but the visible structural concerns and limited evidence on condition make this a weak overall opportunity despite the attractive price.
Key opportunities
- The stated permission creates scope to replace the existing pair with two new homes of approximately 1,335 sq ft each, subject to verifying the consent and its conditions.
- A low asking price relative to local £/sq ft offers an opportunity to acquire the site at a substantial discount.
- The quiet private-lane position, countryside views and garden areas provide a setting to build on in a replacement scheme.
Key risks
- Prominent external cracking with timber boarding and bracing nearby needs professional investigation; the cause of the roof discolouration is also unknown.
- The visible structural concerns point to a heavy demolition and rebuild programme, requiring substantial time, coordination and budget rather than a cosmetic refresh.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Braintree Rail Station
6.9 miles
Train · Braintree
Beaulieu Park
7.0 miles
Train · Beaulieu
Chelmsford Rail Station
7.2 miles
Train · Chelmsford City Centre
Braintree Freeport Rail Station
7.2 miles
Train · Braintree
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