49 Rickstones Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 2NQ
East of England
£190,000Guide Price
Listed on 10/11/2026
Listed on 10/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
Description
Offered at auction, this vacant freehold three-bedroom semi-detached house occupies a substantial plot and is described as requiring refurbishment. The accommodation includes a porch, entrance hall, lounge, separate dining room, kitchen, lobby, WC and store on the ground floor. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a bathroom with WC.
Outside, the property has large front and rear gardens and a brick-built garage, with rear access from Chaseway. The listing notes signs of structural movement to the rear wall. No structural survey is available, so prospective bidders should make their own investigations and due diligence before bidding.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
45out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This three-bedroom semi has a substantial plot, two reception rooms, a brick-built garage and large front and rear gardens, giving a renovator plenty to work with. The interiors offer scope for a substantial refresh, from worn flooring and dated finishes to modernising the kitchen, while clearing and improving the gardens could make more of the outdoor space. The listing also reports movement to the rear wall, which needs careful investigation before bidding.
At £190,000, value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged because the floor area is missing. The auction guide is a normal sale route, but bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay at this level. The 45/100, grade E score reflects limited condition scoring and unresolved structural risk; the fundamentals score well, but the overall opportunity remains constrained until the movement and value are better understood.
Key opportunities
- The two reception rooms and three-bedroom layout provide a useful base for refreshing the living spaces and making the most of the existing accommodation.
- The large front and rear gardens, with paths and hardstanding, offer scope for clearance and a more usable outdoor setting.
- The brick-built garage and substantial plot add practical character to the project.
Key risks
- The listing reports movement to the rear wall, with no structural survey provided; establish its cause and extent before committing.
- Worn finishes across several interior room types, damaged wall covering and an overgrown garden make this a substantial multi-room and external programme, rather than a cosmetic refresh.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Witham (Essex) Rail Station
0.5 miles
Train · Witham
White Notley Rail Station
2.5 miles
Train · White Notley
Hatfield Peverel Rail Station
3.1 miles
Train · Hatfield Peverel
Kelvedon Rail Station
3.3 miles
Train · Kelvedon
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