Summary - 137 Old Road CM17 0HQ
3 bed 2 bath Detached Bungalow
Single-storey living on a large plot with garage and strong redevelopment potential.
Three double bedrooms, two reception rooms, oak kitchen
Detached bungalow on a large west-facing private plot
Garage, wide driveway parking for multiple cars, dual side access
Recently refurnished; new heating system and updated electrics
EPC rating E; cavity walls likely uninsulated—improve insulation advised
Medium flood risk for the area; consider insurance and mitigation
Local recorded crime levels are high — factor security and costs
Good transport links: Harlow Mill station ~0.5 miles to London/Cambridge
This detached three-double-bedroom bungalow sits on a substantial, west-facing plot in Old Harlow, offering single-storey living with generous indoor and outdoor space. The home has been recently refurnished with new flooring, fresh paint and an updated heating system and electrics, making it largely move-in ready for someone seeking immediate comfort without major internal works.
Accommodation includes two reception rooms, an oak-fitted kitchen, family bathroom plus a separate WC, plus built-in wardrobes in the bedrooms. Practical attachments — a garage, sweeping driveway with multiple parking spaces and dual side access — add day-to-day convenience and storage. The large rear garden and generous plot present clear scope to extend or redevelop (subject to planning permission).
Notable practical factors are set out plainly: the property has an EPC rating of E and was built c. 1967–1975 with cavity walls that are assumed to lack insulation; improving thermal performance may be advisable. There is a medium flooding risk for the area and local recorded crime levels are high, which are important considerations for safety and insurance costs. Council Tax is Band D and the home is offered freehold.
Location strengths include easy access to Old Harlow High Street amenities and Harlow Mill station (around 0.5 miles) with direct trains to London and Cambridge. The neighbourhood leans towards self-sufficient retirement and comfortable living, making this bungalow particularly suitable for downsizers wanting a single-storey home with scope to personalise and future-proof energy performance.
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