Starter home with garden and clear renovation upside for budget-conscious buyers.
Three bedrooms, approx. 730 sq ft suitable for a starter home or refurb project
Sold by auction — completes within 56 days, Reservation Fee 4.5% (min £6,600)
Requires full modernisation: dated decor, peeling paint and stained surfaces
Single bathroom only; check family space suitability
Small plot but rear garden and front green space for outdoor use
Built 1930–49 with filled cavity walls and pre-2002 double glazing
Gas boiler with radiators; mains gas supply present
Very deprived local area but very low crime and strong transport links
A three-bedroom semi-detached home with clear scope for improvement, offered freehold and sold at auction. The house occupies a small plot with a rear garden and a front green space; interior space of about 730 sq ft suits first-time buyers wanting an affordable starter home or investors seeking refurbishment potential. Transport links are strong with nearby M60 and M56 access, and local amenities and schools are within walking distance.
Internally the property requires modernization: dated mid-century finishes, peeling paint and stained walls are visible in the living room, and the kitchen and bathroom will need updating to current standards. Heating is gas-fired with a boiler and radiators; windows are double glazed but pre-date 2002. There is one bathroom and an approximate room count of four, so families should consider space needs.
Buyers must note this will be sold by the Modern Method of Auction. The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement, pays a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price (minimum £6,600 including VAT), and must complete within 56 days. These additional auction costs are payable on top of the stated price and should be factored into budget and mortgage arrangements.
The property sits in a very deprived local area but benefits from very low crime, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband — useful for remote working. Council tax is very cheap. For those prepared to invest time and money, the house offers a reasonably priced entry into M22 with good transport links and a private garden.