Pepys Close, Ashtead, KT21

This detached bungalow has a lot to work with: two reception spaces, a sizeable south-facing garden with mature planting, driveway parking and an attached garage. The photographed interiors look maintained but dated, so the £6,000–£18,000 renovation range points to a light cosmetic refresh rather than a major overhaul. The listing also mentions extension scope, subject to planning consent, and solar panels that generate income for the owner.

The price is the sticking point for a project buyer: at £575 per sq ft, the £650,000 asking price is slightly above the local average of £557 per sq ft. With purchase and the renovation midpoint included, costs look tight against local benchmarks, so the appeal rests more on the bungalow’s space, garden and potential than on an obvious price-led margin. The roof-space spray foam insulation is worth checking against lender requirements.