Description
Chigwell IG7 development at 13 Whitehall Close offers an end-of-terrace house with planning permission to extend into a triple-fronted property. Streamlining approvals and adding significant value upon completion.
This freehold opportunity is offered at a guide price of £710,000 plus standard auction fees. With potential resale values exceeding £1.2 million. Once the extension and finishings are complete.
Recent sales of end-of-terrace homes in IG7 6 average £524,375, while high-spec triple-fronted properties in nearby areas achieved up to £1,000,000 before premium finishes. The median land value in IG7 6 stands at £5,660 per sqm, underlining strong location demand.
Property Summary
Status: Freehold – Quick Sale Required
Property Type: 3-Bedroom End-Terrace House (Licensed Planning Permission)
Planning: Permission secured for 1,500 sq ft triple-fronted extension
Investment Highlights
- Firstly Below-Market Entry: Guide price vs. post-development value gap >£490,000
- Secondly High Upside: Resale estimates of £1.2 million+ after extension
- Thirdly Optimistic ROI: 32.6% total (21.7% annualized) under best-case scenario
- Penultimately Streamlined Approvals: Planning in place—no pre-app delays
- Lastly Developer Appeal: Large plot, lateral extension scope, curb-side impact
- Auction Advantage: Competitive process and quick sale timeline
Location & Amenities
- 🚆 Transport: Easy access to Central Line at Chigwell station (Zone 6)
- 🛍️ Shopping: Nearby Queens Road shops and Chigwell Broadway
- 🏞️ Green Spaces: Close to Roding Valley Park
- 🏫 Schools: Outstanding local primaries and secondaries
- 🍽️ Leisure: Cafés, pubs & restaurants within a 5-minute drive
- 🚗 Road Links: Quick routes to M11 and North Circular
Financial Analysis

Figure 1: ROI comparison across conservative, moderate, and optimistic development scenarios.
- Moderate Scenario: Total investment £1,162,750; resale £1,200,000; ROI 1.4% (0.9% annualized)
- Optimistic Scenario: Total investment £1,000,750; resale £1,350,000; ROI 32.6% (21.7% annualized)
Risk & Planning Considerations
- Market Risk: Slight recent cooling in IG7 6 (-1.8% in past year)
- Construction Risk: Allow 20% contingency for overruns
- Planning Certainty: Permission already granted—Epping Forest DC
- Time Risk: 18-month timeline includes 6 months pre-works
- Interest Rate Risk: Financing may impact cash-on-cash returns
Available Next Steps
- First Step Arrange a private inspection—this off-market deal will move fast.
- Second step Potential to secure funding via our in-house mortgage advisers.
- Thirdly, Pay 10% deposit to exchange contracts plus 2.5% procurement fee to confirm purchase.
- Coordinate build contractor and start works.
- Complete and list for resale at £1.2 million+.
Internal Resources:
- Auction FAQs → How to Register to Bid
- Auction Calendar → Upcoming Auctions
Epping Forest DC Planning: https://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/planning-and-building/
UK Gov’t Planning Guide: /planning-permission-england-Wales
Approved Planning Chigwell: approved-planning.co.uk/essex/planning-chigwell/
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