We've tightened what earns a Pursue. A home now needs a published valuation, a strategy that still makes money after real running costs and lender stress tests, and no listing problems that would stop a mortgage. You'll see fewer Pursues, and each one has been checked harder.
See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · CM15 0JJ
Listing removedListed 155 days
Opportunity summary
See Archie’s verdict, returns by strategy and what to check before viewing.
About
Situated within a quiet country lane on the outskirts of Kelvedon Hatch Village, we are delighted to bring to market this detached, double fronted, cottage style property which is set well-back from the road and has an attractive kerb appeal.
With potential for extension (stpp) and improvement, the property currently offers just over 2000 sq.ft of space which includes three bedrooms, a spacious kitchen / breakfast room, first floor bathroom and ground floor shower room, along with a bright double aspect living room and a large conservatory.
‘Longmead’ sits on a plot measuring in the region of 0.82 acres, with a long, private, secluded garden to the rear and a double garage to the front, which along with the large driveway, provides excellent parking options.
The property further benefits with no onward chain and being within walking distance of Bentley Golf Club and bus routes into Brentwood Town Centre.
Entering the property, you find yourself in a spacious hallway with stairs rising to the first floor and doors into the kitchen/breakfast room, living room and ground floor shower room.
The ground floor shower room consists of a separate shower cubicle, close coupled w.c. And a wash hand basin with storage cupboards below.
The kitchen/breakfast room is a sizeable room with additional space for a family room to the front of the property. The main area of the kitchen is set to the rear and has views down the garden.
A pretty, country style pine kitchen provides excellent storage and there is a Welsh style dresser with glass display cabinets and a tiled worksurface.
Integrated appliances include a gas hob with extractor above and oven below, with further space available for additional appliances.
To the left-hand side of the property there is a bright living room with large bay windows to the front and side, allowing for plenty of natural lighting.
A red-brick fireplace provides a nice focal point.
French doors to one end open into a UPVC double-glazed conservatory with high vaulted ceiling with fan, and there are a further set of French doors which give access into the rear garden.
Rising to the first-floor level you will find three bedrooms (two doubles and a single) The main bedroom is a spacious room with double aspect view to the front and rear over the garden.
Finally, a family bathroom has been fitted with a corner, oval bath, close coupled w.c. And wash hand basin with cupboards below.
Externally, a large rear garden offers a great degree of seclusion and privacy.
The garden is mainly laid to lawn but there is a good selection of mature trees and shrubs throughout the garden and there is a paved patio to the rear of the house where you can sit and enjoy the views the garden has to offer.
Overall, the plot measures in the region of 0.82 acres (stls). A large, loose stone driveway to the front provides excellent parking, along with a detached, brick built double width garage.
Hallway Doors into the living room, kitchen/breakfast room and ground floor shower room. Stairs to first floor.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room (6.17m x 4.75m (20'3 x 15'7)) Wooden wall and base units with 'Welsh' style dresser. Integrated oven with gas hob and extractor above. Tiled flooring.
Access into the rear garden. Living Room (6.17m x 3.38m (20'3 x 11'1)) Bay windows to front and side aspects allowing for plenty of natural lighting. Red-brick fireplace.
French doors through to : Conservatory (5.79m x 4.88m (max measurements) (19' x 16' (max m) UPVC Windows to all aspects. High vaulted ceiling with ceiling fan. French doors to garden.
First Floor Landing Doors to all rooms. Master Bedroom (6.05m x 2.97m (19'10 x 9'9)) Windows to front and rear aspects. Fitted wardrobes. Bedroom (4.01m x 3.10m (13'2 x 10'2)) Window to rear aspect.
Bedroom (4.01m x 2.03m (13'2 x 6'8)) Built-in storage cupboard. Two windows to front aspect. Restricted head room.
Family Bathroom (3.00m x 2.44m (9'10 x 8)) Corner, oval bath, close coupled w.c and wash hand basin with storage cupboards below.
Exterior - Plot 0.82 Acres (Stls) Exterior - Rear Garden Private and secluded rear garden mainly laid to lawn with paved patio to the immediate rear of the property.
Good selection of mature trees and shrubs. Midway down the garden is an outbuilding. Exterior - Outbuilding (7.87m x 3.86m (25'10 x 12'8)) Potential for home office / games room / home gym.
Power and light connected. Exterior - Front Garden Large loose stone driveway set back from the road providing excellent off street parking. Side access through to the rear.
Exterior - Double Width Garage (5.41m x 5.16m (17'9 x 16'11)) Pedestrian door to the rear.
Agents Note - Fee Disclosure As part of the service we offer we may recommend ancillary services to you which we believe may help you with your property transaction.
We wish to make you aware, that should you decide to use these services we will receive a referral fee. For full and detailed information please visit 'terms and conditions' on our website
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
Set an offer; the calculator follows it.
We're still gathering serviced-accommodation data for this area.
Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
0.0% below asking
This is not financial or investment advice. Prop AI Deals is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide investment advice.
All investment calculators, property analyses, and AI-generated insights are for informational purposes only. Property investment carries risk and may result in financial loss. All calculations should be independently verified and you should consult with FCA-authorised financial advisers before making any investment decisions.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Tax implications vary by individual circumstances.
Deal
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.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
See projected short-stay revenue vs a vanilla BTL for this property.
See real sub-let margins (HMO room rates & SA nightly rates) vs the landlord rent.
Area
Agent & docs
.png)
FAQ
About Longmead, Frog Street, Brentwood Essex
Explore nearby