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Property Oracle says ..

This property is a plot of land at Greens Farm Lane in Billericay, Essex. The listing describes it as a ‘rare investment opportunity’ to acquire the land on the site of a former farmhouse, currently used as a driveway and includes additional land. The property offers no living accommodation, listing zero bedrooms and bathrooms.

The location is a significant positive. Billericay is a popular and well-regarded town in Essex, with good schools and transport links to London. The nearby Sunnymede Junior and Infant Schools are rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, and Billericay station provides easy access to London Liverpool Street. The surrounding area has a mix of housing types and price ranges, indicating a vibrant and diverse property market.

However, the condition of the existing structures presents significant challenges. The aerial photos reveal a potentially derelict structure requiring extensive work. The provided plans offer some insight into the layout of the existing structure. This factor significantly impacts the overall value, and any potential buyer must consider considerable renovation costs or even potential demolition and rebuild, which would obviously incur a hefty expense.

The substantial land area is a key asset. The plot appears sizeable in the aerial photo, offering significant potential for development, although the lack of precise plot size information limits a precise assessment. The size of this plot of land will be a crucial factor in determining its value.

The list price of £275,000 requires careful consideration. While this land has potential, significant costs related to renovation, demolition, or potential planning permissions and construction are likely. Comparing this price against prices of surrounding land would require comparable data, which is not provided. Therefore a complete evaluation is difficult, although it appears to be in a reasonable range considering the potential of the plot of land.

Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *

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