Somerville Road, Romford, RM6
London
£400,000
Listed on 11/11/2026
Listed on 11/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
BungalowFeatures
- Garage
- Parking
Description
This chain-free two-bedroom detached house is offered with scope for updating and the possibility of extending, subject to planning permission. The accommodation includes a 20-foot through lounge and a kitchen-diner, alongside two double bedrooms and a bathroom.
Outside, the property has a garage, an outbuilding and rear access. The front provides off-street parking for several cars. Local shops, parks, bus routes and St Bede's Primary School are nearby. Contact Bairstow Eves in Romford to arrange a viewing.
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
This detached two-bedroom house has a clear medium-scale project in it: the through lounge, kitchen-diner and older finishes offer scope to put your own stamp on the interiors, while the overgrown rear garden is ready to be cleared and assessed. The garage, outbuilding, rear access and paved parking for several cars add useful features, and the listing mentions possible extension subject to planning permission, though feasibility is not established.
The £400,000–£425,000 guide is difficult to judge against local value per square foot because floor area is missing, so the price position remains unverified. The score is a weak overall opportunity, with that value gap and the project work limiting confidence; the detached setting and scope for improvement still give it appeal for the right buyer.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated interiors, including the kitchen, bathroom, lounge finishes and flooring, to create a more contemporary home.
- Clear the overgrown rear garden to reveal its layout and make better use of the outdoor space.
- Make use of the garage, outbuilding, rear access and parking for several cars; the listing also notes possible extension subject to planning permission.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Chadwell Heath Rail Station
0.6 miles
Train · Chadwell Heath
Goodmayes Rail Station
1.0 miles
Train · Goodmayes
Seven Kings Rail Station
1.5 miles
Train · Seven Kings
Newbury Park Underground Station
1.5 miles
Underground · Newbury Park
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