Burleydam Road, Ightfield
West Midlands
£175,000
Listed on 11/11/2026
Listed on 11/11/2026
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Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
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- Garden
Description
A three-bedroom cottage in the centre of Ightfield, offered as a substantial project. The existing house is described as uninhabitable and requiring full renovation. Buyers may consider refurbishing the cottage or pursuing the approved scheme for its demolition and replacement with a four-bedroom detached house and garage. Planning permission is stated to have been granted under reference 23/05228/FUL; purchasers should check the approved plans and conditions independently.
The property is freehold with vacant possession on completion, according to the particulars. Mains electricity and water are advised to be in the vicinity, but services and equipment have not been tested. Ightfield is around four miles from Whitchurch, which has shops, schools, supermarkets and a railway station with connections towards Crewe and Shrewsbury. The sale is by private treaty.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
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46out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a substantial village-centre project, with the existing cottage stated to be uninhabitable and extensively stripped and deteriorated across several rooms. The visible garden, established setting and character-cottage option give it a starting point for a full rebuild of the interior; the basic kitchen and dated bathroom also leave clear scope to reshape and upgrade the house.
The listing also includes planning permission for demolition and a replacement four-bedroom detached house with garage, so there are two distinct routes to explore. At £175,000, value versus local £/sqf cannot be judged because the floor area is missing; the score is therefore low overall, with that comparison and the project economics still unresolved. Check the permission, approved plans and conditions carefully before deciding which route works for you.
Key opportunities
- Choose between comprehensively refurbishing the existing character cottage and pursuing the approved four-bedroom detached replacement with garage, subject to checking the permission and conditions.
- The stripped interior offers scope to rework finishes and create a coherent home rather than simply update a few tired surfaces.
- A lawned garden, established shrubs and gated access provide a useful setting to build on alongside the main project.
Key risks
- The cottage is stated to be uninhabitable, with stripped and damaged interiors across several rooms; plan for a full interior rebuild and a substantial programme, not a cosmetic refresh.
- Extensive deterioration is visible inside and the rendered exterior is weathered; roof coverings and chimneys cannot be assessed reliably from the photographs.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Whitchurch (Shrops) Rail Station
3.3 miles
Train · Whitchurch
Prees Rail Station
4.6 miles
Train · Prees
Wrenbury Rail Station
5.3 miles
Train · Wrenbury
Wem Rail Station
7.6 miles
Train · Wem
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