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Guide Price£625,000

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 -

Important Information & Property Images - These sales particulars are provided in good faith and are intended as a general guide only. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, they do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Buyers should satisfy themselves, by inspection or otherwise, as to the accuracy of all information before proceeding.

Some property photographs may have been digitally enhanced for marketing purposes. This may include adjustments to brightness, colour balance, perspective correction, sky replacement, removal of temporary or personal items, virtual decluttering, or other minor cosmetic editing. Artificial Intelligence (AI) assisted editing tools may also be used to carry out these enhancements.

No structural alterations, changes to room dimensions, permanent fixtures, layout or material features of the property are created or intentionally misrepresented. Where images have been digitally enhanced, they are intended solely to present the property in a clear and realistic manner and not to mislead prospective purchasers.

Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect the property personally to satisfy themselves as to its condition, layout and suitability.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-05-20

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,142 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£395,570 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £381,053 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
49 E
92 A

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Gas Central Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
Yes

Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Driveway
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good GoodO2 Good NoneThree Good GoodVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

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.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Rochford - Golden Cross Parade, Rochford1 mile
Co-op Hawkwell, Hockley1.1 miles
Co-op Hockley, Hockley1.3 miles

GP surgery

Ashingdon Medical Centre0.6 miles

Pharmacy

Nutan Pharmacy705 metres

Hospital

Rochford Community Hospital1.9 miles

Green space

Playing Field547 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Hockley Rail Station1.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Ashingdon Hill Top452 metres

Typical drive times

Rayleigh13 min · 5.1 miles
Rochford7 min · 2.6 miles
Wickford17 min · 9.2 miles
Southend-on-Sea (city)15 min · 5.9 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. The map pin for this listing is approximate, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

High risk (1 in 30)

Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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