Affordable auction project in Wibsey — scope to add value with renovation..
No onward chain — sold at auction (starting bids £80,000)
This small Victorian mid-terrace on Croft Street is offered with no onward chain and an auction guide of £80,000 — a straightforward purchase route for buyers who can act quickly. The property has traditional stone frontage and a compact, low-maintenance garden, plus cellar storage. Double glazing is fitted and the layout provides two modest bedrooms, a living room and kitchen on a simple, practical plan.
The house requires full modernisation: internal decoration, updating of services and likely insulation work to the sandstone/limestone walls. Heating is electric via room heaters, so expect an upgrade to the central heating system for comfort and efficiency. The living room shows signs of damp and mould in places and the property is generally dated — a clear renovation project rather than a move-in-ready home.
This will suit an investor, first-time buyer with renovation experience, or a buyer looking for a low-entry purchase in an urban location. The auction sale means additional buyer fees and a quick completion timetable; undertake pre-auction enquiries and budget for repairs and heating upgrades. The area is a hard-pressed, high-crime locality with high deprivation metrics — factor this into rental or resale assumptions.
Value drivers include the low guide price, no onward chain, period façade and scope to add value through refurbishment and heating improvements. Drawbacks are material: refurbishment required, potential mould/damp, basic electric heating, likely uninsulated stone walls and the surrounding area's social and crime challenges.