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3 bed detached house for sale
River Drive, Upminster RM14

    • 3 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 2 receptions

  • EPC Rating: D

  • Freehold

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Beresfords - Upminster / Havering

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About this property

  • Offers Huge Potential (STPP)

  • Positioned on a Substantial Plot With Field Views

  • Exciting Opportunity to Create Your Ideal Home

  • Highly Sought-After Location

  • Easy Access to A127 & M25

  • 0.5 Miles to Upminster Golf Club

  • 0.5 Miles to Engayne Primary School

  • 0.9 Miles to Upminster Train Station

  • 0.9 Miles to Upminster Town Centre & Local Amenities

  • 0.9 Miles to Hall Mead School

Huge potential (STPP) | substantial plot | stunning field views | three-bedroom detached family home | exciting opportunity to create your dream home | mature rear garden | garage & off-street parking | sought-after upminster location

A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a three-bedroom detached family home occupying a substantial plot, enjoying an attractive outlook across open fields and offering huge potential to create a truly exceptional home, subject to planning permission and the necessary consents. Situated in a highly sought-after Upminster location, this property presents an exciting prospect for buyers looking to renovate, modernise or explore the possibilities of extending to suit their own requirements.

With generously proportioned reception space, three well-sized bedrooms, a mature rear garden backing onto open field views, off-street parking and a garage, the foundations are here for a wonderful long-term family home. Whether you are a growing family with a vision for the future or a buyer seeking a property with scope to add value, this is an opportunity not to be overlooked.
The accommodation


Upon entering, the property offers a practical layout with exciting scope for personalisation, allowing a purchaser to create a home tailored to their own taste and lifestyle.

The principal reception space is the generously sized through lounge and dining room, providing excellent versatility for both relaxing and entertaining. With ample room to create distinct seating and dining areas, this is a substantial living space with the potential to become the heart of a beautifully reimagined family home.

To the rear, the kitchen enjoys an outlook over the garden, offering a pleasant connection with the outdoor space. This provides an excellent starting point for anyone considering a contemporary kitchen redesign or exploring how the existing layout could be enhanced as part of a wider renovation project.

A convenient ground-floor WC adds everyday practicality and is a welcome feature for family living and visiting guests.
First floor


The first floor accommodates three great-size bedrooms, offering flexibility for family members, guests or those requiring a dedicated home office. The proportions provide a useful foundation for a home that can evolve alongside changing needs.

The accommodation is completed by a two-piece family bathroom and a separate WC, offering a practical arrangement with scope for a purchaser to consider modernising or reconfiguring the facilities to suit their preferences.
A substantial plot with exciting potential


One of the property's most compelling features is the substantial plot, offering a wonderful opportunity for buyers to explore the possibilities available, subject to planning permission and the necessary consents.

For those with a vision, there may be scope to investigate extending or reconfiguring the existing accommodation to create a larger, more contemporary family home. Any proposed works or development would need to be independently assessed, with the relevant permissions obtained before proceeding.

The existing house offers a starting point for a buyer looking to put their own stamp on a property, while the generous plot and attractive setting make this a particularly exciting prospect in a sought-after residential location.
Mature rear garden & open field views


The impressive mature rear garden is a genuine highlight, providing a generous outdoor space with an appealing sense of privacy and openness. Established greenery creates an attractive backdrop, while the field views beyond the garden offer a particularly desirable outlook that sets this property apart.

There is ample opportunity to enjoy the garden as it stands or consider landscaping it to complement a future renovation. From outdoor dining and summer entertaining to creating a family-friendly space, the garden offers plenty of scope to make it your own.

To the front, the property benefits from convenient off-street parking and a garage, providing valuable vehicle accommodation, storage and additional practicality.
Location


The property is situated in a highly sought-after part of Upminster, combining a peaceful residential setting with convenient access to local amenities, schools, transport links and leisure facilities.

For commuters, Upminster Railway Station is approximately 0.9 miles away, providing convenient rail connections for journeys into London and beyond. Upminster town centre is also approximately 0.9 miles away, offering a selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities.

Families will appreciate the proximity to local schools, with Engayne Primary School approximately 0.5 miles away and Hall Mead School approximately 0.9 miles away.

For leisure, Upminster Golf Club is approximately 0.5 miles away, while the property also benefits from convenient road access to the A127 and M25, making it well placed for travel across Essex and further afield.
Why this property deserves your attention


Three-bedroom detached family home

Substantial plot with exciting potential (STPP)

Attractive open field views beyond the rear garden

Opportunity to renovate, modernise and create your ideal home

Generously sized through lounge and dining room

Kitchen overlooking the rear garden

Ground-floor WC

Three great-size bedrooms

Two-piece family bathroom and separate WC

Impressive mature rear garden

Off-street parking and garage

Highly sought-after Upminster location

Approximately 0.5 miles to Engayne Primary School

Approximately 0.5 miles to Upminster Golf Club

Approximately 0.9 miles to Upminster Station and town centre

Easy access to the A127 and M25

A property with space, setting and potential in equal measure. Combining a substantial plot, beautiful field views and a convenient Upminster location, this detached home offers an exciting opportunity for purchasers looking beyond the ordinary and seeking the chance to create something truly special.

Properties offering this combination of plot size, outlook and potential are well worth exploring. Contact Beresfords today to arrange your viewing and discover the possibilities for yourself.

All proposed extensions or alterations are subject to the necessary planning permissions, building regulations and other relevant consents.

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