Freehold two-bedroom mid-terrace with period brick exterior
Rear garden, patio and brick summer house with electrics
Compact total size ~505 sq ft; small plot and rooms
Mains gas boiler and radiators; double glazing (install date unknown)
Near town centre, local amenities and transport links
High local crime rate and very high area deprivation
Interior dated; requires modernisation to maximise value
Council tax very low, excellent mobile and fast broadband
This two-bedroom mid-terrace on Rosebery Street offers an affordable freehold starter home or buy-to-let near Rotherham town centre. The property retains period character externally with solid brick walls, double-glazed windows and traditional rooms that suit simple refurbishment and rental conversion.
Upstairs contains two bedrooms (one small) and a bathroom with separate shower; downstairs has a lounge, separate dining room and a compact kitchen. The rear garden, patio and brick-built summer house with electrics are strong practical extras for storage or tenant amenity. Heating is by mains-gas boiler and radiators; glazing is double but install date is unknown.
Notable drawbacks are the neighbourhood indicators: high local crime rates and very high area deprivation, which will affect resale values and tenant demand. The interior decor and fittings are dated and will need modernisation to maximise rental income or owner comfort. Room sizes are modest (total c.505 sq ft) and plot size is small.
For first-time buyers this is a low-entry freehold purchase with low council tax and excellent mobile/broadband connectivity; for investors it offers straightforward refurbishment potential and proximity to transport links. Surveys are advisable to confirm services and structure before purchase.
