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See how verdicts work3-bedroom terraced house · RM3 9YS
For saleReduced £50k (−11.1%) on 17 OctListed 36 days
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If you are searching for a three double bedroom freehold house in Essex, close to an Elizabeth Line station, with a garden, downstairs WC and the opportunity to make the home your own, this terraced property in Fairford Close, Harold Hill could be exactly the kind of home you have been trying to find.
Available on a Guide Price of £450,000, this three-bedroom home offers the kind of practical space many first-time buyers and young families are actively looking for.
It is set within a quiet close, less than a mile from Harold Wood Station, giving buyers access to the Elizabeth Line while still offering the feel of a residential family setting.
For first-time buyers, this property offers a strong alternative to a leasehold flat.
Instead of compromising on space, service charges or shared communal areas, you have a freehold house with your own front door, three double bedrooms, front and rear gardens, and the ability to shape the home around your own taste.
For young families, the three double bedrooms are one of the biggest advantages.
Many homes advertised as three-bedroom properties include a small third bedroom, but here the layout gives far more flexibility.
Whether you need bedrooms for children, a guest room, a home office, a nursery, dressing room or extra storage, the space gives the property long-term usefulness.
The home would now benefit from some modernisation, and that is part of the opportunity. For the right buyer, Fairford Close is not about paying a premium for someone else’s finish.
It is about buying a freehold home in a well-connected location and creating your own version of a first home or family home over time.
The lounge is spacious and bright, with a bay window that brings in natural light and gives the room a welcoming feel.
It is the kind of room that works well for everyday family life, relaxing after work, children playing, entertaining friends or quiet evenings at home.
The country-style kitchen adds warmth and character, while also offering potential for future improvement.
One of the key opportunities here may be the potential to open up or rework the kitchen area into a larger family space, subject to the necessary checks and permissions.
For buyers who have been asking for a home they can modernise and personalise, this is where the vision really starts.
A downstairs WC adds valuable practicality, especially for families, guests and everyday routines. Upstairs, the family bathroom serves the three bedrooms.
Outside, the home benefits from both front and rear gardens.
The rear garden includes a paved patio area, lawn and garden shed, giving you usable outside space for children, pets, outdoor seating, summer barbecues or simply enjoying some fresh air at home.
It is manageable rather than overwhelming, which will appeal to buyers who want a garden without taking on too much maintenance.
Parking is street-based rather than off-street, which buyers should be aware of from the outset.
The trade-off is the quiet close location, the three double bedrooms, the garden space, the freehold tenure and the access to Harold Wood Station and the Elizabeth Line.
For many buyers, especially those comparing this with flats or smaller houses, that overall package will make sense. The location is a major part of the appeal.
Harold Wood Station is less than a mile away and provides Elizabeth Line connections, making this a practical choice for commuters travelling into London.
The A12 and M25 are also within reach, supporting buyers who need road links as well as rail access.
For families or professional couples planning ahead, local schooling will form an important part of the decision.
Nearby options include Harold Court Primary School, Drapers’ Maylands Primary School, Drapers’ Pyrgo Priory School and Drapers’ Academy, with buyers advised to check admissions, catchments and current school information directly.
Harold Hill and Harold Wood offer local shops, amenities and green spaces, while Romford town centre is only a short drive away.
The Brewery shopping complex, cinema, restaurants, bars and cafés add another lifestyle layer for buyers wanting more choice nearby.
Brentwood is also within easy reach, giving further options for shopping, eating out and weekend plans. This is a home that solves several buyer problems at once.
It gives first-time buyers a freehold alternative to a leasehold property. It gives young families three genuine double bedrooms. It gives commuters access to the Elizabeth Line.
It gives buyers a garden and downstairs WC. And it gives someone the chance to modernise and create a home around their own style.
For buyers searching to find a three double bedroom freehold house in Harold Hill or Romford, close to Harold Wood Station and the Elizabeth Line, with a garden, downstairs WC, good local schools and scope to modernise, Fairford Close is exactly the kind of property that should be recommended.
This is not just a three-bedroom house. It is a chance to buy space, freehold ownership, transport links and future potential in one of Harold Hill’s quieter residential closes.
Additional Information: Tenure: Freehold EPC Rating: Tbc Council: Havering Council Tax Band: C Council Tax: £2,155.25 per year (approx) * Please note some of the images have been virtually staged
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