Summary - 17 Ernest Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW2 CW2 6JZ
2 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Large semi with loft and side plot — renovation project sold by auction, strong upside with planning..
Approx. 1,341 sq ft including loft room (large internal area)
Large side plot with redevelopment potential subject to planning
Two bedrooms plus loft room; two reception rooms
Requires full cosmetic renovation and modernising throughout
Cavity walls likely without added insulation; energy upgrades needed
Off-street parking and private rear garden included
High local crime and area deprivation may affect values/rents
Sold by Modern Method of Auction; 4.5% reservation fee (min £6,600)
This freehold semi-detached house offers substantial internal space (approx. 1,341 sq ft) and a large side plot with scope for extension or redevelopment subject to planning. The property includes two main bedrooms, a loft room (used as third bedroom/office), two reception rooms, kitchen and bathroom — a flexible layout that will suit a small family or buy-to-let investor after refurbishment.
The house requires full cosmetic renovation and modernisation: fittings are dated, some cleaning and decoration needed, and walls are cavity-built with assumed no added insulation. Heating is mains gas with a boiler and radiators; windows are double glazed though install dates are unknown. These are straightforward upgrade tasks but will require budget and contractor access.
Practical positives include off-street parking, a rear garden and excellent mobile and broadband connectivity. The property is sold by the Modern Method of Auction with a 56-day completion target; buyers should budget for a non-refundable reservation fee of 4.5% (minimum £6,600) plus an AML check fee of £48. The area is marked by higher local crime levels and wider area deprivation, which will affect resale/rental yields and should be weighed by buyers and funders.
For an investor or buyer willing to modernise, the combination of generous floor area, loft space and a side plot presents clear potential for value uplift — subject to planning and local authority consents. This is a renovation-led opportunity in an urban location with good schools nearby but material neighbourhood considerations to take into account.
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