Three-bedroom semi with long south garden, driveway and extension potential (STPP)..
South-facing rear garden over 70ft, large private outdoor space
This well-presented three-bedroom semi-detached house on Oakfield Road offers roomy, practical family living in a sought-after Benfleet location. The ground floor is arranged as an open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining area with a conservatory and a converted lean-to utility — a layout that works for daily family life and occasional entertaining. The kitchen was replaced about five years ago and the hallway, landing and second bedroom have recently been replastered, with new carpets in the two main bedrooms.
Outside, the south-facing rear garden extends to over 70ft with a paved patio laid within the last five years — ideal for alfresco dining and child-friendly play. A newly laid driveway provides off-street parking and side access to the garden. Windows, French doors and the kitchen-to-lean-to door were replaced within the last four years, improving thermal performance compared with older glazing.
Practical positives include freehold tenure, mains gas central heating and location benefits: walkable to Benfleet station and within the catchment for Kents Hill and Appleton schools. There is also scope to increase footprint with potential for side and rear extension (subject to planning permission), making this a suitable choice for growing families or buyers looking to add value.
Buyers should note a few material points: the property has only one bathroom, the cavity walls are assumed to have no added insulation, and double glazing was installed before 2002 (so may not meet current best-efficiency standards). Broadband speeds in the area are reported as slow. Overall, this is a comfortable, recently refreshed family home with clear potential for sensible improvements.