Summary - 164 Princess Street, Barnsley, S75 S75 6ET
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Chain-free three-bed with large garden and scope to renovate into a valuable family home.
- Chain-free three-bedroom semi-detached freehold property
- Large elevated plot with scope for off-street parking
- Private rear garden receives late-day sun and views
- Needs renovation throughout; renovation costs required
- Useful utility room and open-plan kitchen-diner
- Strong transport links: M1 Junction 38 and local train station
- Nearby Good-rated primary and secondary schools
- Area records above-average crime and socioeconomic deprivation
This chain-free three-bedroom semi-detached home sits on a large elevated plot in a sought-after village pocket of Barnsley. The house needs renovation throughout, making it a clear opportunity for a first-time buyer or investor to add value and personalise living space. The layout includes a front-facing living room, open-plan dining kitchen with adjacent utility, and three upstairs bedrooms served by a family bathroom.
Externally the plot is a strong asset: a generous front lawn with scope for substantial off-street parking, a shared driveway, rear parking and a private rear garden that receives late sun and offers views across Mapplewell. Transport links are a practical benefit — Junction 38 of the M1 and the local train station are close by — and local schools are rated Good, which will suit families.
Be candid about the drawbacks: the property requires renovation, and the local area records above-average crime and relative deprivation. There is no flooding risk and the tenure is freehold, which simplifies purchase. For buyers willing to invest time and budget, the combination of plot, placement and no onward chain creates realistic scope to increase value and create a comfortable family home.
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