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Birch Lane, Stock, CM4

East of England

£900,000

Listed on 05/11/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached Bungalow
Area
1700 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This detached three-bedroom bungalow in Stock is set on a substantial plot with open countryside views. It is approached by a gated private driveway, with parking for several vehicles and a double garage. The accommodation includes a 22ft living room, a kitchen/breakfast room and a separate utility room, as well as a home office. There are three bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with an en-suite shower room, and a family bathroom. The property has an EPC rating of C. The rear garden is generous and private, with views over the surrounding countryside. The listing notes potential to extend, subject to the necessary planning permissions and building regulations, offering scope to adapt the existing accommodation.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

The standout here is the setting: a detached home with a broad, maintained garden looking out over open countryside, plus a private drive and double garage. The accommodation shown appears clean and usable, so the dated styling offers scope for a light cosmetic refresh rather than a major overhaul. The listing also mentions potential to extend, subject to the necessary permissions and regulations.

At £900,000, the asking price is about 3.1% above the local £/sqf average, so price is not a particular advantage. With all-in costs looking tight against local benchmarks, this is a more selective project opportunity: the setting, space and potential are appealing, but the numbers leave limited room for error.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated kitchen styling and traditional interior finishes while retaining the clean, usable feel.
  • Enjoy the broad, maintained garden and open countryside outlook, with privacy and space to make the most of the plot.
  • Explore the stated extension potential, subject to planning permission and building regulations.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Birch Lane, Stock, CM4
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Billericay Rail Station

    2.9 miles

    Train · Billericay

  • Ingatestone Rail Station

    3.0 miles

    Train · Ingatestone

  • Wickford Rail Station

    4.5 miles

    Train · Wickford

  • Chelmsford Rail Station

    5.0 miles

    Train · Chelmsford City Centre

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£3,677
Based on a loan of £675,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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