Summary - The Drive, Ilford IG1 3PJ
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Character semi with large garden and garage — chain-free probate sale, great school catchment.
- Chain-free probate sale, vacant possession possible
- Large approx. 70–80 ft mature rear garden and detached garage
- High-ceilinged reception rooms with original fireplaces and herringbone floors
- Excellent school catchment; nearby Outstanding-rated schools
- Good transport links: Ilford, Gants Hill and Redbridge stations
- Requires full renovation and modernization throughout
- Solid brick walls likely uninsulated; energy improvements needed
- Council tax band above average; factor running costs
A spacious three-bedroom semi-detached home on The Drive, offered chain-free as a probate sale. The house retains strong period character — wood block herringbone floors, original doors, picture rails, high ceilings and fireplaces — and sits on a prominent corner plot with a mature rear garden of approximately 70–80 feet and a detached garage with gated parking.
The layout is traditional and generous: large entrance hall, two big reception rooms, kitchen and utility areas on the ground floor, with three large bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate WC upstairs. There is clear scope to extend to the rear or convert the loft (subject to planning permission) to increase living space, making this a good longer-term family home or refurbishment project for an investor.
Important practical points: the property needs renovation and modernisation throughout, including likely upgrading of insulation (solid brick walls), services and kitchen and bathroom fittings. Double glazing is present but install dates are unknown. Council tax band is above average. The home benefits from mains gas central heating and fast broadband, and it lies within catchments for several highly rated and Outstanding schools.
Location is a strong selling point: excellent road links and easy access to Ilford, Gants Hill and Redbridge stations, plus local parks and community amenities. Buyers should factor renovation costs and the probate sale process into timescales, but the combination of size, character and extension potential offers significant value for the right family or investor prepared to modernise.
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