Summary - Friern Gardens, Wickford, Essex SS12 0HA
3 bed 1 bath Detached
Accessible plot with large garden, garage and driveway for convenient parking.
Three bedrooms with good room sizes and separate dining room
This three-bedroom detached home on Friern Gardens offers generous room proportions and a large rear garden in a quiet Wickford neighbourhood. The living room opens to the garden, there is a separate dining room and a ground-floor bathroom — useful for accessible living. A garage and driveway provide private parking, and the plot is larger than average for the area.
The property is offered with a Home for Life Lifetime Lease example price of £297,500 for buyers aged 60+, representing an illustrative saving versus the full market price of £450,000. The exact Lifetime Lease cost depends on age, circumstances and the share purchased (up to 50%); use the Homewise calculator or request a personalised quote to confirm eligibility and price.
Internally the house is solid but dated in places and will suit someone prepared to update kitchens, bathrooms and decor to their taste. Construction dates and assumed cavity walls indicate limited wall insulation; the heating is warm-air mains gas, and buyers should confirm services, insulation and any improvement costs. Council tax is above average.
Location is practical for everyday life: short walks to the local high street, station and several good primary schools, with a secondary school nearby. The property is freehold and flood risk is low, making it a straightforward option for those wanting a spacious, accessible home with future refurbishment potential.
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