Rettendon Common
East of England
£1,600,000
Listed on 14/11/2026
Listed on 14/11/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
4Type
DetachedArea
4000 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
This four-bedroom detached Edwardian house is set in approximately 13.58 acres on the edge of Rettendon Common, around seven miles south of Chelmsford. The accommodation includes four reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and shower room on the ground floor. Upstairs are four bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with an en suite, and a family bathroom. The property is unlisted and is being offered for sale for the first time in almost 50 years.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
57out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This is a characterful Edwardian country house with a standout 13.58 acres, mature grounds and an extensive range of outbuildings. The asking price of £1.6m is broadly in line with the local average at £400/sqf versus £404/sqf, so the price is reasonable rather than a clear bargain; the overall WHOTS score is 57/100, grade D, reflecting limited headroom against local value.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated décor and flooring across the photographed living spaces to bring out the Edwardian character.
- The functional kitchen and older-style wet rooms offer scope for a considered cosmetic update.
- Explore the extensive outbuildings and grounds for future uses or adaptation, subject to verifying condition, lawful use and any required consents.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Battlesbridge Rail Station
2.3 miles
Train · Battlesbridge
South Woodham Ferrers Rail Station
2.3 miles
Train · South Woodham Ferrers
Wickford Rail Station
3.3 miles
Train · Wickford
Rayleigh Rail Station
5.0 miles
Train · Rayleigh
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£6,538
Based on a loan of £1,200,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest
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