556 RAYLEIGH ROAD
BRENTWOOD, HUTTON, ESSEX CM13 1SG
Property details
Floor area
106 m²
EPC rating
F
Year built
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Last sold
£635,000 Mar 2021
Price per m²
£5,896/m²
Local average
£6,516,667 (-90.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (19,386 of 33,755)
Street crime
5 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Three double bedrooms
- Lounge/diner
- Kitchen/breakfast room
- Downstairs shower room
- Family bathroom
- Enormous scope to add value
- 137' X 52' Rear Garden
- 0.2358 acre plot
- 28' deep garage
- Semi rural location
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
A rare opportunity to acquire a detached Three Bedroom Chalet style property situated on a large plot of 0.2358 acre. The property offers enormous scope to add value, enlarge and improve, subject to the usual planning consents. The rear garden has a depth of 137' and a width of 52'. The location is excellent. The property is set back from the road and is beautifully screened behind mature tall hedgerow. Furthermore, it is within easy reach of both Billericay and Shenfield, with the mainline railway station to London Liverpool Street and good local schools nearby.
From beneath a sheltered entrance a UPVC double glazed front door opens to the:-
Entrance Hall - A wrought iron balustraded staircase rises to the first floor landing and below this is useful storage space. Radiator. A cupboard conceals the meter and fusebox. Wood effect flooring. Thermostat to wall. To the far end is an inner lobby from which a UPVC double glazed door leads to the rear garden with additional radiator adjacent. Built-in cupboard. Door to:-
Ground Floor Shower Room/Utility Room - This contains a close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin. The walls are partially tiled. UPVC obscure double glazed window to the rear elevation. Radiator. Tiled shower enclosure. A recess provides space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier.
Lounge/Diner - 7.72m x 3.66m reducing to 3.35m (25'4 x 12' reduci - A bright and spacious reception room drawing maximum light from a UPVC double glazed leaded light bay window to the front elevation with radiator below. In addition, a set of UPVC double glazed sliding patio doors open to the rear garden terrace. Two radiators. Two wall light points. A central focal point is a feature brick fireplace.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 5.38m x 2.74m (17'8 x 9') - A spacious kitchen/breakfast room that can quite comfortably accommodate a large dining table and chairs. The kitchen has been fitted with a range of light grey gloss units that comprise base cupboards, drawers and matching wall cabinets along three walls. A marble effect worktop incorporates a stainless steel double drainer sink unit with mixer tap. Space for dishwasher. free standing refrigerator, freezer, oven cooker with extractor hood fitted above. Wall mounted gas fired boiler. Radiator. Contemporary style wood effect flooring. A UPVC double glazed window provides attractive views of the extensive rear garden and countryside beyond.
Bedroom One - 4.27m x 3.66m (14' x 12') - A large bedroom illuminated by a UPVC double glazed leaded light window to the front elevation. Coved cornice to ceiling. Radiator.
First Floor Landing -
Bedroom Two - 3.71m x 3.15m (12'2 x 10'4) - An appealing and well proportioned bedroom fitted with two UPVC double glazed leaded light windows to the side elevation. Radiator. Doors open to useful eaves storage space.
Bedroom Three - 3.15m x 3.10m (10'4 x 10'2) - It is worth noting that all three bedrooms within this property can quite comfortably accommodate double beds. Two UPVC double glazed leaded light windows face the side elevation. Radiator. Built-in wardrobes provide practical hanging and shelving space with useful cupboard fitted above. Door to eaves storage.
Family Bathroom - A well proportioned bathroom fitted with a suite that comprises a panel enclosed bath with handgrips. Pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC with wooden seat. The walls are partially tiled. Radiator. A UPVC double glazed double window overlooks the front garden and countryside beyond.
Outside -
Rear Garden - The plot of this property is magnificent. The rear garden has a depth of 137' and a width of 52'. In fact, the entire plot measures 0.2358 acre. Running across the rear of the property is a paved terrace of an ideal size for summer barbecues and garden parties. The garden has been largely laid to lawn and both side boundaries planted to mature hedgerow. A pathway leads to the far end and there is an outside tap and light. There is access to the front via either side of the property.
Front Garden - The property is set back from the road and is screened by tall hedgerow. The front garden largely consists of a driveway which provides ample off street parking. The remainder of the front garden has been laid to lawn. Driveway to garage.
Garage - 8.53m x 2.82m (28' x 9'3) - The garage has been fitted with an up and over door and has power and light connected. Windows face the side elevation and a door leads to the rear garden.
Listed by
Shenfield
Meacock & Jones (Shenfield) Ltd
Reference: 87494554
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: F
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 01/08/2016
Current heating cost: £1,606/year
Potential heating cost: £825/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £25,250
Recommendations
- Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
- Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£75)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
20% since 2016
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 08/03/2021 (5 years ago) | £635,000 | +19.8% |
| Sold | 07/12/2016 (9 years ago) | £530,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 560 RAYLEIGH ROAD, HUTTON, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, CM13 1SG | £862,000 | 28/01/2026 | Detached |
| Same street 610 RAYLEIGH ROAD, HUTTON, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, CM13 1SG | £735,000 | 10/01/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 626 RAYLEIGH ROAD, HUTTON, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, CM13 1SG | £712,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 560 RAYLEIGH ROAD, HUTTON, BRENTWOOD, ESSEX, CM13 1SG | £680,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £747,250 (4 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Brentwood. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Brentwood. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Brentwood.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for South West Essex: £1,197/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | The Plough Hutton | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Toolstation | 1.2 miles |
| Shop | D.G.W. Meats | 1.4 miles |
| Train station | Billericay | 1.7 miles |
| Train station | Shenfield | 2.1 miles |
| University | Writtle University College Cow Watering Campus | 7.4 miles |
| University | Writtle School of Design | 7.8 miles |
| Hospital | Suttons Manor Hospital | 8.6 miles |
| Hospital | Springfield Hospital | 9.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 5 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands School Hutton Manor | Other | 0.4 miles | — (No rating) |
| Willowbrook Primary School | Primary | 1.3 miles | Good — 4 Mar 2019 |
| Hutton All Saints' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 1.3 miles | Good — 11 Oct 2013 |
| Brightside Primary School | Primary | 1.4 miles | Good — 8 Oct 2014 |
| St Martin's School Brentwood | Secondary | 1.5 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Randalls Drive, CM13 | £2,200/mo | 3 | 1.04 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Wash Road, CM13 | £1,950/mo | 3 | 1.09 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £2,075/mo (2 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).