Leslie Road, Essex SS6
East of England
£375,000
Listed on 02/09/2026
Listed on 02/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
867 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This three-bedroom semi-detached house in Rayleigh offers approximately 867 sq ft of accommodation, including a lounge, a large kitchen/breakfast room, a ground-floor WC and a family bathroom. Upstairs are two double bedrooms and a further single. The property is freehold and falls within Council Tax Band C.
The house would benefit from cosmetic updating, giving a buyer scope to refresh the interiors to their own requirements. Outside, a broad block-paved driveway provides off-street parking, while the rear garden has lawn and decking and is described as needing maintenance and landscaping. A detached garage or outbuilding is accessed from the service road and offers additional storage or workshop space.
Everyday shops are nearby, with Rayleigh High Street and the railway station also within reach. The station has services to London Liverpool Street, and local bus routes, parks and road links are accessible. Grove Wood Primary School and The FitzWimarc School are both stated to be within walking distance.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
50out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This is a usable three-bedroom home with a practical layout, a generous kitchen/breakfast room, broad driveway and detached garage. The dated finishes offer a straightforward chance to personalise the interior, while clearing and improving the overgrown rear garden would make better use of its lawn and decking. The convenient Rayleigh setting and everyday amenities nearby add to the appeal.
At £375,000, the asking price is about 4.3% above the local £/sqf benchmark, so price is a limitation rather than a bargain. The light cosmetic works are manageable, but purchase plus refurbishment costs look tight against local benchmarks; the project has useful scope, though the numbers do not make it an obvious value buy.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated decorative finishes to give the usable interior a more current feel.
- Clear and landscape the rear garden, making better use of its lawn, decking and fenced boundaries.
- Make use of the broad block-paved driveway and detached garage for parking, storage or workshop space.
Key risks
None recorded.
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£1,417
Based on a loan of £281,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest
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Price history
-6.3% since listed
£375,000£25,000(-6.3%)
06/10/2026£400,000Initial listing
05/09/2026Services
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