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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · RM14 3PR
For saleListed 287 days
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About
Beautifully modern throughout, this impressive detached bungalow occupies a generous plot on the highly regarded Fen Lane in Upminster, offering an excellent balance of contemporary living, flexible accommodation, and outstanding outdoor space.
The property is approached via a large private driveway, providing ample off-street parking for multiple vehicles and creating an immediate sense of space and privacy.
Internally, the home has been thoughtfully modernised and is presented to a high standard, with light-filled rooms and a layout well suited to both everyday living and entertaining.
The heart of the home is the spacious, well-appointed kitchen, featuring modern units and generous worktop space.
This flows naturally into the main lounge, a bright and welcoming reception room ideal for relaxation and family life.
A conservatory/dining room further enhances the living accommodation, enjoying attractive views over the garden and offering a versatile space to dine or unwind throughout the year.
The accommodation comprises two generous double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from a stylish en-suite shower room, while a contemporary family bathroom serves the remainder of the property.
The layout offers excellent flexibility, appealing to a wide range of buyers including downsizers, families, and those seeking single-level living. Externally, the property truly excels.
The rear wrap-around garden is a standout feature, offering a high degree of privacy and an impressive amount of space.
Mainly laid to lawn with patio areas, it provides the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining, family enjoyment, or quiet relaxation, with further potential for landscaping if desired.
A detached outbuilding incorporating a garage and additional lounge space adds valuable versatility, ideal for use as a home office, gym, studio, or guest accommodation, making it particularly attractive for multi-generational living or working from home.
Location Fen Lane is one of Upminster’s most desirable addresses, known for its semi-rural feel while remaining exceptionally well connected.
The property enjoys a peaceful setting yet is within easy reach of Upminster town centre, offering a wide range of shops, cafés, restaurants, and local amenities.
For commuters, Upminster Station provides excellent transport links via the District Line, Overground services, and C2C rail services into London Fenchurch Street.
The area is also well served by reputable schools, both primary and secondary, making it a popular choice for families.
Surrounded by open spaces and nearby country parks, including Thames Chase Forest Centre, the location offers the perfect balance of countryside walks and urban convenience.
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Property Ownership Information Tenure Freehold Council Tax Band E Property Description Disclaimer This is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract.
It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft".
Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it.
If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view.
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Our partner, Lifetime Legal Limited, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer.
You’ll need to pay this to Lifetime Legal and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale.
The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required, and includes a range of benefits.
Purplebricks will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in providing these checks.
Value & comps
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Returns
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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