13-15 London Hill, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 7HW

At £325,000, the price story is still unresolved: floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. The 48/100, grade E score reflects that uncertainty alongside a substantial project, rather than a finding that the price is dear. As this is an auction, bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay at this level.

The appeal is the chance to shape two merged, Grade II listed cottages into a coherent home, or investigate whether they can be converted back into two. Historic beams and fireplaces, south-facing gardens and a location near Rayleigh High Street and station give the project character and a useful starting point. The photographs show worn and incomplete finishes across several rooms, heavily neglected rear grounds and ancillary structures, and a dated bathroom with restricted headroom; the full interior and exterior scope will need careful assessment.