Glenwood Avenue, Leigh-on-sea, SS9 5EB
Listed 14 Oct 2026 · Leigh-on-Sea
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Key features
- Two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow
- Spacious first-floor loft room currently used as a bedroom
- Exceptionally large rear garden with huge potential
- Approximately 982 sq ft of total floor area
- Generous open-plan kitchen and living accommodation
- Separate dining room offering flexible living space
- Excellent opportunity to modernise and add value
- Scope to extend or reconfigure, subject to planning permission
- Conveniently located near shops, schools and Belfairs Woods
- Easy access to Rayleigh, Leigh-on-Sea and transport links
About this home
Positioned along the popular Glenwood Avenue in Leigh-on-Sea, this two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow presents an exciting opportunity for buyers looking to create a home tailored to their own tastes and requirements. Offering approximately 982 sq ft of accommodation, including a versatile first-floor loft room currently used as a bedroom, the property provides a flexible layout with enormous scope for improvement.
The standout feature is undoubtedly the exceptionally generous rear garden, offering a wonderful sense of space and endless possibilities for landscaping, outdoor entertaining or exploring further development potential, subject to the necessary planning permissions.
Whilst the property would benefit from modernisation throughout, its spacious accommodation, substantial garden and convenient location close to local amenities, schools, green spaces and transport links make this an excellent opportunity for buyers with vision.
Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: C
Room Measurements Ground Floor
- Kitchen / Dining / Living Room: 6.52m x 4.23m (21'5" x 13'11")
- Bedroom One: 3.36m x 3.27m (11'0" x 10'9")
- Bedroom Two: 3.26m x 4.00m max (10'8" x 13'1" max)
- Bathroom: 3.92m max x 2.53m (12'10" max x 8'4")
First Floor
- Loft Room: 5.00m x 4.43m (16'5" x 14'6")
Total Floor Area
- Ground Floor: 68.9 sq m (741.8 sq ft)
- First Floor: 22.3 sq m (240.1 sq ft)
- Total: 91.2 sq m (981.9 sq ft)
Interior The accommodation offers a versatile layout with excellent potential for buyers looking to modernise and create their ideal home. An entrance hallway leads to two well-proportioned ground-floor bedrooms, a spacious family bathroom and useful storage.
Towards the rear, a generous open-plan kitchen and living area provides ample room for relaxing and everyday family life, with French doors opening directly onto the garden. A separate dining room offers additional space for entertaining and could be adapted to suit individual requirements.
The first floor features a substantial loft room, currently used as a bedroom, providing flexible additional accommodation that could also serve as a home office or hobby room, subject to any relevant building regulations.
Although requiring updating throughout, the property offers approximately 982 sq ft of total accommodation and presents an exciting opportunity to transform the interiors into a stylish, modern home.
Exterior One of the property's most impressive features is its exceptionally generous rear garden, extending a considerable distance behind the bungalow and offering an abundance of outdoor space rarely found in homes of this type.
The garden is predominantly laid to lawn, with established trees, mature shrubs and surrounding greenery creating a wonderful natural setting. Its substantial proportions provide outstanding potential for buyers looking to create a beautifully landscaped garden, dedicated entertaining areas, space for children to play or a peaceful outdoor retreat.
For those seeking to maximise the property's potential, the generous plot may also offer opportunities for extensions or further improvements, subject to the relevant planning permissions and consents.
To the front, the property enjoys an attractive traditional bungalow appearance, with a front garden and pathway leading to the entrance, while side access provides a practical connection to the rear.
Location Situated in a popular residential area of Eastwood, Leigh-on-Sea, this home offers a convenient lifestyle with everyday amenities, countryside walks and excellent transport connections all within easy reach.
Rayleigh Road is just a short walk away, offering local shops, cafés, takeaways and restaurants, including Miller & Carter. Lidl supermarket is approximately 0.5 miles away, ideal for everyday shopping.
For outdoor enthusiasts, nearby Belfairs Woods and Nature Reserve offers beautiful woodland walks, wildlife and recreational activities.
Rayleigh town centre and train station are approximately 2 miles away, providing shopping facilities and direct rail connections towards London Liverpool Street.
The fashionable Leigh Broadway and picturesque Old Leigh are also a short drive away, offering independent boutiques, cafés, restaurants and stunning coastal walks along the Thames Estuary.
School Catchments Families are well catered for, with several established primary and secondary schools within easy reach of the property.
Edwards Hall Primary School – approximately 0.6 miles away, offering primary education within the local community.
The Eastwood Academy – the designated secondary school for the address, approximately 1.5 miles away.
Property details
- Property type
- Semi-Detached Bungalow
- Size
- 982 sq ft / 91 sq m
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Rayleigh Station1.8 mi
- Leigh-on-Sea Station2.2 mi
- Hockley Station2.4 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in SS9 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £450k · flat £258k · detached £565k · terraced £415k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Glenwood Avenue Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5EB | Semi-detached Freehold | 9 Jan 2026 | £435,000 |
| 39 Glenwood Avenue Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5EA | Detached Freehold | 21 Aug 2025 | £390,000 |
| 55 Glenwood Avenue Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5EA | Semi-detached Freehold | 11 Apr 2025 | £304,500 |
| 30 Glenwood Avenue Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5EB | Detached Freehold | 25 Mar 2025 | £465,000 |
| 73 Glenwood Avenue Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5EA | Detached Freehold | 12 Jul 2024 | £390,000 |
| 73 Glenwood Avenue Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5EA | Detached Freehold | 12 Jul 2024 | £390,000 |
| 27 Glenwood Avenue Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5EA | Detached Freehold | 26 Jun 2024 | £680,000 |
| 54a, Glenwood Avenue Leigh-On-Sea SS9 5EB | Semi-detached Freehold | 28 Mar 2024 | £430,000 |
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Buying costs
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Listed by Gilbert & Rose, Leigh-on-sea on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 14 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 14/10/2026.
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