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Lodden House, Leamington Close, Romford, Essex RM3

London

£170,000

Listed on 29/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
1
Type
Flat
Area
399 sqft

Features

  • Balcony

Description

This one-bedroom flat in Harold Hill has a separate lounge, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, together with a private balcony overlooking greenery and nearby residential buildings. The lounge has wood-effect flooring and a glazed door opening onto the balcony. The kitchen is fitted with white units, dark worktops and space for freestanding appliances. The bathroom includes a bath with an overhead shower, basin and WC. The listing describes the flat as requiring modernisation, with the kitchen and bathroom identified as areas for refurbishment. Local amenities include shops, cafes, supermarkets and healthcare facilities, while Romford town centre provides a wider range of shopping and leisure options. Nearby green spaces include Central Park, Dagnam Park and Bedfords Park. Bus services operate locally, and Harold Wood station provides Elizabeth line connections. The A12, A127 and M25 are also accessible. The property is marketed by Springbok Properties using its Premium Fast Sale Plus process; buyers should check the reservation and administration terms directly with the agent.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

47out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This one-bedroom flat has a useful separate lounge and kitchen, plus a private balcony looking over established greenery. The main scope is a medium modernisation: the kitchen and bathroom are visibly dated, with decoration and some flooring also offering room to refresh the interior to your taste.

At £170,000, the asking price is slightly below the local average per square foot, which is a reasonable starting point. The caution is the overall maths: once a mid-to-substantial programme of works is factored in, the purchase and improvement spend looks stretched against local benchmarks for a flat of this size; that comparison is not a forecast of its value after renovation.

Key opportunities

  • Modernise the dated kitchen, including its units, worktops and finishes, to give the separate cooking space a more current feel.
  • Refresh the bathroom fittings and finishes as part of a coordinated interior update.
  • Make the most of the separate lounge and private balcony, with greenery beyond, while updating decoration and flooring to suit your style.

Key risks

  • The purchase price combined with a medium works programme looks stretched against local benchmarks for a flat of this size, limiting the apparent financial headroom.
  • The all-in picture is soft with the asking price plus a meaningful modernisation spend, about 14% ahead of typical local benchmarks for this size; we have not assumed a post-renovation resale figure.

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Location

Lodden House, Leamington Close, Romford, Essex RM3
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Harold Wood Rail Station

    0.9 miles

    Train · Harold Wood

  • Gidea Park Rail Station

    2.1 miles

    Train · Gidea Park

  • Emerson Park Rail Station

    2.6 miles

    Train · Hornchurch

  • Brentwood Rail Station

    2.7 miles

    Train · Brentwood

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£695
Based on a loan of £127,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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