Summary - 42 GILLIBRAND STREET DARWEN BB3 1HA
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Affordable project home with strong transport links for buyers ready to renovate.
Garden fronted mid-terrace with enclosed rear yard and brick outbuilding
Two reception rooms with period features and wood-burning stoves
Small 1990s kitchen — functional but dated and needs modernisation
EPC D; cavity walls assumed uninsulated — energy upgrades likely required
Leasehold property; selling by auction with a starting bid and online bidding
Located in a very deprived area with high crime and medium flood risk
Cheap council tax and fast broadband; strong local transport connections
Sold as seen — services/heating untested; refurbishment budget advised
This mid-terraced two-bedroom house on Gillibrand Street offers clear potential for investors or first-time buyers prepared to refurbish. The property keeps period features such as high ceilings, exposed brick and sash-style windows, while practical benefits include gas central heating, double glazing and an enclosed rear yard with a brick outbuilding.
Internally the layout is straightforward: two reception rooms, a small kitchen and a first-floor bathroom. Reception spaces are light and retain character (wood-burning stoves, coving); the kitchen dates from the 1990s and will need updating to meet modern expectations. The home is an average-sized 753 sq ft and presents scope to add value through cosmetic and energy-efficiency improvements.
Buyers should note material considerations: the property is leasehold, will be sold at auction with a starting bid, and sits in a very deprived area with higher crime rates and medium flood risk. The building dates from c.1900–1929 and the cavity walls are assumed uninsulated, so further work on insulation and energy performance is likely. EPC rated D and some services have not been independently tested.
Practical positives include excellent mobile and fast broadband, cheap council tax, nearby schools rated Good, and strong transport links for commuting. This home suits someone seeking a lower-entry purchase to renovate and either occupy or let, but it is not a turnkey move-in ready property.
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