Chain-free three-bedroom semi-detached house ready for immediate sale
Good-sized rear garden with scope for landscaping or extensions
Gravel driveway provides off-street parking for several cars
Kitchen/diner and lounge offer practical family living space
Dated interior and exterior; requires cosmetic updating throughout
Very high local crime and very deprived area — impacts desirability
Double glazing present; installation date unknown (budget to replace)
Low flood risk and very low council tax helping running costs
This three-bedroom semi-detached house in Skegness offers a practical, chain-free purchase close to schools, shops, the train station and the beach. The layout includes a lounge, kitchen/diner, downstairs WC, three bedrooms and a shower room — a straightforward family or starter-home arrangement with a good-sized rear garden and gravel driveway providing off-street parking for multiple cars.
Built in the late 1960s–1970s with cavity wall construction and double glazing of unknown age, the property is heated by a mains-gas boiler and radiators. Council tax is very low, and flood risk is assessed as low, which helps running costs. The plot is a decent size and presents scope to improve and add value through cosmetic updating and garden landscaping.
There are notable negatives to be aware of: the area records very high crime and very high deprivation indices, which may affect insurance and long-term desirability. The exterior driveway and some internal fixtures appear dated and will need maintenance or refurbishment to modern standards. Buyers should budget for decorating, updating the living room and kitchen as required, and clarifying the age of glazing and mechanical systems.
For first-time buyers or buyers seeking a project with straightforward scope, this home offers practical space, proximity to local amenities and good potential to increase value with modest investment. For those prioritising low-crime neighbourhoods or fully modernised finishes, this location and condition may be less suitable.