The Chase, Rochford
- Land size
- 1.58 acres
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- Fantastic Opportunity In Enviable Location
- Large Plot Measuring Approx. 1.58 Acres
- Far Reaching Views Towards Blackwater Estuary
- Two Bedroom Detached Bungalow In Need Of Modernisation
- Potential To Re-Develop Subject To Planning
- No Onward Chain
- Accompanied Viewings Available
- EPC Rating 'E' (Potential 'A')
Description
** GUIDE PRICE £625,000 - £650,000 ** Occupying an enviable elevated position at the top of Ashingdon Hill, with far-reaching views towards the River Blackwater, this detached two-bedroom bungalow presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial plot of approximately 1.58 acres. Offering exceptional potential, the property could be refurbished and extended, or alternatively redeveloped with a new dwelling, subject to the necessary planning consents. Properties in this highly sought-after location rarely become available, and an early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the scope and setting on offer.
Accommodation Comprising - Front door to...
Entrance Hall - Radiator, wood panelling, doors off to...
Kitchen - 3.99m x 2.82m (13'1 x 9'3) - Range of fitted base units with complementing working surfaces over, inset double drainer stainless steel sink unit, integrated gas hob with oven below and extractor hood over, feature brick fireplace. tiled flooring, windows to front and side...
Bathroom - 2.84m x 1.75m (9'4 x 5'9) - Suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, further vanity hand basin, low level W.C., radiator, obscure glazed window to side...
Lounge/ Diner - 10.16m x 3.81m < 2.72m (33'4 x 12'6 < 8'11) - Large window to front and feature coloured lead lite window to side, sliding patio doors to rear garden, feature Yorkstone fireplace, two radiators, doors off to...
Bedroom 1 - 7.90m x 3.61m < 2.51m (25'11 x 11'10 < 8'3) - Sliding patio doors to conservatory, window to side, radiator, range of fitted wardrobe cupboards...
Bedroom 2 - 2.51m x 1.85m (8'3 x 6'1) - Window to front, radiator...
Conservatory - 3.20m x 2.46m (10'6 x 8'1) - Double glazed to three aspects with french doors leading to rear garden...
Externally -
Front Garden - Double gates providing access to own independent driveway providing off street parking for numerous vehicles...
Rear Garden - Large rear garden measuring approx. and offering panoramic views towards the River Blackwater, mostly laid to lawn with established trees, expanded by a lower field which, although held on a separate title, is included with the sale and the total plot measures approx. 1.58 acres...
Lower Field -
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-20
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,131 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).
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Connectivity
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1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- Lift Ashingdon631 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 206
- Type
- Academy converter
- Lift Plumberow0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 633
- Type
- Academy converter
- Holt Farm Infant School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Pupils
- 211
- Type
- Community school
- Holt Farm Junior School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 296
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Lift Westerings1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 417
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Lift Greensward0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,605
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The King Edmund School1.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,318
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Eastwood Academy3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,154
- Type
- Academy converter
- The FitzWimarc School3.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,770
- Type
- Academy converter
- William de Ferrers School3.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,237
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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