Sparrows Herne, Basildon, SS16 5EN
Listed 18 Jul 2026 · price reduced 31 Oct 2026 · Basildon
How the price compares
Key features
- ONLY OVER 60s are eligible for the Home for Life from Homewise (incorporating a Lifetime Lease)
- Double Glazing
- SAVINGS against the full price of this property typically range from 20% to 50% for a Lifetime Lease
- Driveway
- Actual price paid depends on individuals' age and personal circumstances (and property criteria)
- Single Garage
- Plan allows customers to purchase a % share of the property value (UP TO 50%) to safeguard for the future
- Walk To A Station
- CALL for a PERSONALISED QUOTE or use the CALCULATOR on the HOMEWISE website for an indicative saving
- The full listed price of this property is £425,000
About this home
OVER 60s can secure this property with a HOME FOR LIFE from HOMEWISE
Through the Home for Life Plan from Homewise, those AGED 60 OR OVER can purchase a Lifetime Lease and a share of the property value to safeguard for the future. The cost to purchase the Lifetime Lease is always less than the full market value. OVER 60s customers typically save between from 20% To 50%*.
Home for Life Plan guide price for OVERS 60s: The Lifetime Lease price for this property is £284,750 based on an average saving of 33%.
Market Value Price: £425,000
The price you pay will vary according to your age, personal circumstances and requirements and will be adjusted to include any percentage of the property you wish to safeguard. The plan allows customers to purchase a share of the property value (UP TO 50%) to safeguard for the future.
For an indication of what you could save, please use our CALCULATOR on the HOMEWISE website. Please CALL for more information or a PERSONALISED QUOTE. Please note: Homewise DO NOT own this property and it is not exclusively for sale for the over-60s. It is being marketed by Homewise as an example of a property that is currently for sale which could be purchased using a Home For Life Lifetime Lease. If you are not OVER 60 or would like to purchase the property at the full market value of £425,000, please contact the estate agent Gilbert & Rose.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Gilbert & Rose are thrilled to present this beautifully maintained and impeccably presented three-bedroom semi-detached family home, occupying an enviable and generous plot within the ever-popular Birds Estate, Kingswood. Complete with a driveway, garage, and a substantial rear garden, this fantastic home offers the perfect blend of stylish living, future potential, and an outstanding location.
From the moment you step inside, you'll be impressed by the welcoming entrance hallway, complete with a convenient ground-floor W/C. The contemporary fitted kitchen provides an abundance of storage and workspace, while the bright and spacious dining area flows seamlessly into the inviting lounge. French patio doors open onto the garden, flooding the home with natural light and creating an ideal space for both relaxing and entertaining.
The first floor boasts three generously sized bedrooms, including two excellent doubles with built-in wardrobes, alongside a well-proportioned third bedroom. A stylish family bathroom, finished to a high standard and featuring a shower over the bath, completes the accommodation.
Presented in excellent decorative order throughout, this turnkey home also benefits from double glazing, gas central heating, and has been lovingly cared for by the current owners.
Outside is where this property truly shines. The attractive frontage offers excellent kerb appeal, with a private driveway, garage, and lawned front garden which could easily be adapted to create additional parking if required. To the rear, the impressive garden provides an abundance of outdoor space rarely found in similar properties, along with exciting potential to extend or construct an outbuilding (subject to the necessary planning permissions) — making this an ideal long-term family purchase.
Situated within a highly sought-after residential setting, Sparrows Herne enjoys easy access to Basildon town centre, highly regarded local schools, parks, and leisure facilities. For commuters, Basildon Station is within easy reach, providing direct services into London, while the A127 and A13 are just moments away.
Highly Desirable Birds Estate location in Kingswood Guide Price £450,000 - £475,000 Beautifully presented and ready to move straight into Three well-sized bedrooms Spacious lounge with French doors overlooking the garden Modern fitted kitchen with ample storage Ground floor W/C and stylish family bathroom Large rear garden with exceptional extension potential (STPP) Driveway and garage providing excellent off-street parking Fantastic family home with scope to add value Convenient access to Basildon Station, A127 and A13
Rarely do homes offering such a generous plot, superb presentation, and exciting future potential become available in this highly sought-after location. Early viewing is strongly advised.
Freehold Council Tax Band D
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Suitable as a retirement home.
Property details
- Property type
- Semi-Detached
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Basildon Station0.5 mi
- Laindon Station1.7 mi
- Pitsea Station2.0 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in SS16 over the last 12 months: terraced £326k · detached £577k · flat £179k · semi-detached £410k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 Sparrows Herne Basildon SS16 5ET | Semi-detached Freehold | 28 Aug 2026 | £375,000 |
| 13 Sparrows Herne Basildon SS16 5JH | Semi-detached Freehold | 20 Jul 2026 | £573,000 |
| 5 Sparrows Herne Basildon SS16 5JH | Semi-detached Freehold | 25 Sept 2025 | £385,000 |
| 76 Sparrows Herne Basildon SS16 5EN | Semi-detached Freehold | 12 Sept 2025 | £454,000 |
| 84 Sparrows Herne Basildon SS16 5EN | Detached Freehold | 10 Sept 2025 | £575,000 |
| 80 Sparrows Herne Basildon SS16 5EN | Detached Freehold | 28 Jul 2025 | £550,000 |
| 43 Sparrows Herne Basildon SS16 5HW | Semi-detached Leasehold | 1 May 2024 | £385,000 |
| 14 Sparrows Herne Basildon SS16 5HL | Terraced Freehold | 15 Apr 2024 | £313,000 |
| 11 Sparrows Herne Basildon SS16 5JH | Semi-detached Freehold | 22 Mar 2024 | £583,500 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in SS16
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Homewise, Covering Wales & England on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 18 Jul 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 31/10/2026.
Agent disclaimer
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