Three-bedroom semi in Idle with garage, mature garden and strong schools nearby.
Three bedrooms with decent room sizes and 926 sq ft overall
Mature rear garden and garage; off-street parking available
Freehold; mains gas central heating with boiler and radiators
Close to Idle Rec, local shops, and several good schools
Built 1930–1949; character features but may need modernisation
Double glazing present (installation date unknown)
Single bathroom — potentially tight for larger families
Area records above-average crime; consider security measures
This three-bedroom semi-detached house offers practical family living in a sought-after Idle location. At approximately 926 sq ft, the home has decent room sizes, a mature rear garden and a garage, making it well suited to growing families who need outdoor space and parking.
Positioned close to Idle Recreation Ground and within easy reach of Idle, Thackley and Apperley Bridge, the property benefits from a strong local schools offer (including an Ofsted Outstanding primary nearby) and good local amenities. Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal support modern home working and connectivity.
The house dates from the 1930–1949 period with cavity walls and double glazing (installation date unknown). It is freehold with mains gas central heating via a boiler and radiators. There is a single bathroom and the interior may benefit from some updating to suit contemporary tastes — a straightforward renovation that could add value.
Practical considerations: the area records above-average crime levels, so prospective buyers should factor in security measures. There is no flood risk and council tax is described as affordable. Overall this is a solid, well-located family home with scope to personalise and improve.