20 West Road, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 6PH
London
£80,000Guide Price
Listed on 12/11/2026
Listed on 12/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
1Type
FlatFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Offered at auction, this vacant one-bedroom top-floor flat is in a converted building and is described as requiring refurbishment. The accommodation includes an entrance lobby, a long first-floor landing, a lounge, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and separate WC. The flat also has allocated parking and a private rear garden.
Ockendon station, bus services and local amenities are nearby, with access to the M25 also noted. The lease began in June 1991 for 99 years, leaving 63 years remaining. The seller's information states that there is no service charge, although buyers should check the legal pack for the full details. The property has reportedly been vacant for an extended period. The auction is scheduled for 3 December 2026, with telephone, proxy and online bidding available.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
43out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At £80,000, this vacant top-floor flat offers a clear renovation canvas, with a private rear garden and allocated parking adding useful appeal. The lounge has prominent wall staining and worn finishes, while the kitchen and bathroom also show scope for improvement; the visible brick frontage and tiled roof appear broadly intact, though photos cannot confirm the building’s condition. Floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. The 63 years remaining on the lease is an important consideration alongside the refurbishment.
Key opportunities
- Rework the lounge’s marked walls and tired finishes to create a fresher main living space.
- Use the dated kitchen and bathroom as opportunities to update the flat’s everyday spaces, checking the bathroom staining and exposed floorboards as part of the plan.
- The private rear garden and allocated parking give this one-bedroom flat useful features to build on.
Key risks
- The lounge has prominent wall staining, and staining with worn exposed floorboards is also visible in the bathroom; investigate the cause and condition before setting the scope.
- Worn finishes across the flat call for a substantial multi-room programme rather than a cosmetic refresh; allow for the time and coordination involved.
- Only 63 years remain on the lease, so review the legal pack and understand the lease implications before proceeding.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Ockendon Rail Station
0.2 miles
Train · South Ockendon
Chafford Hundred Rail Station
2.6 miles
Train · Chafford Hundred
Upminster Underground Station
3.1 miles
Underground · Upminster
Upminster Rail Station
3.1 miles
Train · Upminster
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