Summary - 38 GRENVILLE ROAD BRAINTREE CM7 2PW
2 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Period character, rear garden and 0.5 mile walk to Braintree station — ideal for first-time buyers or investors..
Chain free two-bedroom Edwardian semi-detached
A chain-free, two-bedroom Edwardian semi on Grenville Road offering easy access to Braintree town and the station. The house retains period features such as a front bay window and a feature fireplace, while practical extras include two reception rooms and a good-sized rear garden with patio, lawn and outbuildings.
This freehold property is well placed for commuters — about 0.5 miles to Braintree station — and suits first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors looking for a manageable project with immediate rental potential. The kitchen is contemporary and usable, and the bathroom provides a four-piece suite, though overall update and modernising works would improve comfort and energy performance.
Notable negatives are factual: the solid brick walls are assumed uninsulated (constructed 1930–49) and the EPC is D, so expect higher running costs until insulation and energy upgrades are done. The plot is small and the local crime level is reported as very high; buyers should factor this into security and insurance choices. Local schools and amenities are nearby, but several catchments have mixed Ofsted outcomes.
In short, this is a compact, characterful semi with commuter convenience and renovation upside — suitable for a first-time buyer seeking a starter home or an investor wanting a lettable property with scope to add value.
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