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Emscote Road, Warwick

West Midlands

£675,000

Listed on 15/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
Detached
Area
3200 sqft

Features

  • Parking

Description

This substantial Victorian detached property is arranged across the ground and first floors, with around 10 rooms, a bathroom and a separate WC. The vendor is applying to convert the property to residential use, with the process expected to conclude before completion, allowing buyers to pursue a residential mortgage. The house offers scope for refurbishment and reconfiguration, subject to the relevant consents and feasibility checks. The property also has a two-chamber cellar and a large loft. Outside, a block-paved driveway provides parking to the front and side, while the rear is largely concreted and has been used for additional parking. A brick-built outbuilding is also included. The listing notes possible extension or conversion options, all subject to planning permission and verification. The house is close to the canal in Warwick, with local shops, schools and St Nicholas Park nearby. Warwick town centre and its transport connections are within reach, with links to Leamington Spa, Coventry and Stratford-upon-Avon.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

75out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £675,000, this substantial 3,200 sq ft Victorian detached house is priced well below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. Its large rooms, period character, driveway and secondary spaces give buyers scope to shape a distinctive home; the listing also describes loft, outbuilding and possible apartment-conversion potential, subject to planning and feasibility checks.

This is a full-scale project rather than a cosmetic update: the photographed interiors are extensively dated and worn, with visible ceiling and wall damage that needs investigation, while the rear is mainly hardstanding. The £75,000–£125,000 renovation range gives an indication of the works involved. The exterior appears broadly intact in the submitted views, though it needs close inspection.

Key opportunities

  • Restore the large reception rooms and Victorian features into a distinctive period home, with scope to rethink the layout.
  • The described large loft, two-chamber cellar and brick-built outbuilding offer additional space to explore, subject to feasibility and any required consents.
  • The low asking price per square foot offers room to acquire a substantial property and invest in its transformation.

Key risks

  • Extensively worn interiors, damaged plaster and ceilings, and a £75,000–£125,000 works range make this a substantial restoration programme, not a cosmetic refresh; investigate the damage and allow for budget and programme contingencies.

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Emscote Road, Warwick
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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£2,550
Based on a loan of £506,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

+3.8% since listed
£675,000+£25,000(+3.8%)
18/01/2026
Current price
£650,000Initial listing
31/12/2025

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