Summary - 118, SMAWTHORNE LANE, CASTLEFORD WF10 4ES
3 bed 1 bath House
Affordable three-bedroom terrace near schools and transport links, ideal to modernise.
Freehold mid-terrace with three bedrooms and separate dining room
Good-sized, low-maintenance rear garden with brick-built garage/workshop
Two double bedrooms; third bedroom suitable as office or nursery
On-street parking only; small forecourt to front
EPC rating D; likely needs energy improvements and modernisation
Solid brick walls assumed uninsulated; budget for insulation works
Fast broadband and average mobile signal; cheap council tax (Band A)
Area records very high crime and high deprivation — affects value
This three-bedroom mid-terrace offers an affordable step onto the property ladder or a straightforward buy-to-let in Castleford. The layout includes an entrance hall, lounge, separate dining room, kitchen, and a family bathroom, with two good-sized doubles and a smaller third bedroom for an office or nursery. The house is freehold and practical in size at about 929 sq ft.
Outside, the rear garden is low-maintenance with patio areas and a brick-built garage/workshop — useful storage or a secure bike/DIY space. On-street parking is available front and rear. The location is convenient: local shops, multiple primary and secondary schools (including an Outstanding-rated Castleford Academy), and rail links to Leeds and York are within easy reach.
The property is traditional Edwardian/Victorian terrace stock and will suit buyers prepared to modernise. It has double glazing (install date unknown) and gas central heating but solid-brick walls likely lack cavity insulation. The EPC is rated D. Those seeking a low-upkeep purchase will appreciate the small plot and straightforward layout, but buyers should budget for updating and improved insulation.
Be aware the wider area records high crime and is classed as very deprived; this affects resale and rental demand in places. For first-time buyers, the low asking price and cheap council tax reduce running costs. For investors, the location and room count provide clear rental potential once modernised and secured.
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