- Two-bedroom first-floor flat with loft room, compact 625 sq ft
- Enclosed rear/side yard and separate garage parking
- Dated interior and bathroom; requires cosmetic refurbishment
- Electric room heaters; likely poor current EPC, insulation needed
- External metal stairs provide first-floor access (weather exposed)
- Tenure unknown; may affect mortgage/finance options
- Located in a high-crime, deprived area despite local amenities
- Very low council tax band A; low running costs initially
This compact two-bedroom first-floor flat on Whiteman Street offers an affordable entry into Swindon’s property market or a straightforward buy-to-let near local amenities. Set in Gorse Hill, the property benefits from a secure enclosed yard, separate garage parking and convenient links to Swindon town centre and shopping areas.
Accommodation is modest: living room, kitchen, bathroom, two bedrooms and a loft room. The interior and bathroom are dated and will require cosmetic updating; the heating is electric room heaters and the fabric (solid brick walls with assumed no insulation) contributes to a low current EPC — there is clear scope for energy-efficiency improvements to add value.
Practical considerations are material: access to the first floor is via external metal stairs, tenure is unknown and the wider area shows higher crime and deprivation levels. These factors affect mortgage options and lettability in places; however, the low council tax band and the compact layout make this a cost-effective option for first-time buyers or investors prepared to refurbish.
For an investor, the property’s position in a well-served urban neighbourhood with many amenities and good transport links supports rental demand. For a buyer looking to create a comfortable home, sensible upgrades (insulation, heating, bathroom and kitchen modernisation, interior refresh) would significantly improve comfort, running costs and market appeal.
