Summary - 78 Bosworth Road RM10 7NU
2 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Affordable retirement option with conservatory and parking near transport links.
- Lifetime Lease example price £281,000 for over-60s (market £425,000)
- Two bedrooms, single bathroom, conservatory overlooking large rear garden
- Off-street parking and good transport links (Dagenham East nearby)
- Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
- Rear garden overgrown; fencing requires repair and maintenance needed
- Property dated 1950–66; cavity walls assumed uninsulated
- Area classified as deprived with above-average crime rates
- Freehold tenure; council tax described as affordable
This two-bedroom semi-detached house on Bosworth Road offers a practical, ground-up retirement option close to local amenities and Dagenham East station. The layout includes an open-plan living/dining area, a galley kitchen and a conservatory that overlooks a generous rear garden; off-street parking is available to the front. A Home for Life Lifetime Lease example price of £281,000 is offered for over-60s, compared with the full market price of £425,000 — the exact cost depends on age and personal circumstances.
The property suits someone seeking low-stairs living in a well-connected part of Dagenham, with fast broadband and excellent mobile signal for staying in touch. The house dates from the 1950s–60s, has double glazing and gas central heating via boiler and radiators. Room sizes are practical for downsizing, and the conservatory provides bright, additional living space overlooking the rear plot.
Buyers should note a number of practical issues: the rear garden is overgrown and fencing needs repair, external maintenance will be required, and the cavity walls are assumed to be uninsulated. The neighbourhood is in a deprived area with above-average crime statistics, which may affect security needs and insurance. There is a single bathroom and standard ceiling heights, so buyers wanting more modern luxury fittings or additional bathrooms would need to renovate.
For an older buyer planning to secure part of the property value with a Lifetime Lease, the financial saving can be substantial but varies individually. All measurements, tenure and fixtures need independent verification by solicitors and surveyors before purchase.
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