Summary - 14 STANLEY PLACE LINCOLN LN5 7LY
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Chain-free two-bedroom terrace ideal for first-time buyers or investors, close to Lincoln centre..
Chain-free terraced house within walking distance of Lincoln city centre
Two double bedrooms plus dressing room with en-suite potential
Kitchen diner usable but dated; requires renovation and cosmetic work
Small enclosed courtyard garden — low maintenance, limited space
Solid brick Victorian build (pre-1900); assumed walls lack insulation
Freehold, very low council tax (Band A) and low flood risk
Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal; good for renters
Area: student/cosmopolitan neighbourhood; rental demand but local deprivation
This compact Victorian terraced house in LN5 is a straightforward option for a first-time buyer or a buy-to-let investor seeking a central location. The property is chain-free and within walking distance of Lincoln city centre, with quick access to local shops, cafes, buses and schools. Two genuine double bedrooms plus a dressing room offer flexible space; the dressing room could be converted into an en-suite to add value.
The house has traditional solid-brick construction (pre-1900) and gas central heating with a boiler and radiators. Interiors are useable but show wear: the contemporary kitchen is dated and in need of renovation, and some redecoration and carpet replacement are required. Rooms are generally small, so the layout suits singles, couples or investors targeting compact-city rentals rather than large families.
Outside is a small enclosed courtyard garden — very low-maintenance but limited for outdoor living. Practical benefits include low flood risk, fast broadband, excellent mobile signal, freehold tenure and a very low council tax band. Note the wider area is classified as a cosmopolitan student neighbourhood/private renting new arrivals and local deprivation is above average, which can support rental demand but may affect resale premium.
Overall, this is a modest, economical property with immediate occupancy potential and straightforward renovation upside. Buyers should budget for kitchen works, cosmetic updating and potential insulation improvements to solid brick walls if desired.
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