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Dunbeath Close, Rainhill, L35

North West

£240,000

Listed on 16/07/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Semi Detached

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This semi-detached dormer-style residence offers a remarkable opportunity for those seeking a spacious family home with potential for personalization and modernisation. Nestled at the end of a tranquil cul-de-sac in the desirable suburb of Rainhill, this property features four bedrooms and two reception rooms, ideally suited for contemporary living. While it has been meticulously maintained over the years, a comprehensive upgrade would significantly enhance its appeal and functionality. The entrance greets you with a practical ground floor WC, leading into a generous living area that provides ample space for relaxation. The fitted kitchen connects to a separate dining room through patio doors, seamlessly integrating indoor and outdoor spaces for family gatherings. The unique ground floor bedroom, which results from an extension, offers versatility as it can be transformed into a second sitting area, an office, or a playroom according to your needs. Upstairs, three well-sized bedrooms accompanied by a family bathroom and separate WC cater to busy households' demands. Outside, both front and rear gardens provide ample outdoor space for recreation, while the large driveway ensures convenient off-road parking along with access to a detached garage. Situated in Rainhill village, residents enjoy proximity to excellent schools, community amenities, independent shops, cafes, and convenient transport links including Rainhill Railway Station and major roadways connecting Liverpool and Manchester. This property not only boasts an appealing location but also presents exceptional renovation potential for buyers looking to make their mark.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £240,000, this four-bedroom dormer-style semi in a quiet Rainhill cul-de-sac offers a spacious, flexible layout, a generous plot, driveway and detached garage. The dated finishes across several rooms make this a clear medium-scale project: there is scope to modernise the kitchen and bathroom, refresh decoration and flooring, and improve the gardens while shaping the home around your needs.

The exterior appears broadly intact in the available views, though patchy wall finish needs investigation. Floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sq ft cannot yet be judged; that gap leaves this a weaker overall opportunity on the available numbers, despite the property's space and potential.

Key opportunities

  • Modernise the dated kitchen and bathroom as part of a considered update.
  • Refresh decoration and flooring across the living areas and bedrooms to give the interior a more cohesive feel.
  • Make better use of the generous plot, driveway and detached garage, while tidying the gardens and improving the weathered rear fencing.

Key risks

  • Patchy wall finish in a ground-floor room needs investigation.

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Location

Dunbeath Close, Rainhill, L35
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Rainhill Rail Station

    0.8 miles

    Train · Rainhill

  • Whiston Rail Station

    1.7 miles

    Train · Whiston

  • Lea Green Rail Station

    1.8 miles

    Train · Lea Green

  • Eccleston Park Rail Station

    1.9 miles

    Train · Eccleston Park

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£981
Based on a loan of £180,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-7.7% since listed
£240,000£10,000(-4.0%)
28/09/2026
Current price
£250,000£10,000(-3.8%)
05/08/2026
£260,000Initial listing
16/07/2026

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