Cricklade Road, Swindon
South West
£250,000
Listed on 21/07/2026
Listed on 21/07/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Detached BungalowArea
953 sqftFeatures
- Parking
Description
This three-bedroom detached bungalow is set on a corner plot in Upper Stratton, on the east side of Swindon. The accommodation includes an entrance hall, two reception rooms, a kitchen, three bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate shower room. The property is in need of refurbishment throughout and is offered with no onward chain.
Outside, the plot is mainly laid to lawn, with hardstanding at the rear for parking. The listing notes potential for development, subject to the necessary consents and feasibility checks. Local schools, supermarkets and retail parks are nearby, with access to the A419 and M4 at Junction 15.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
48out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This detached three-bedroom bungalow offers a substantial project on a corner plot, with two reception rooms, two washrooms and rear parking hardstanding. The asking price of £250,000 is modestly below the local average per square foot, which supports the value case; the overgrown garden and worn interiors also give a buyer plenty of scope to reshape and improve the property. The dated kitchen and deterioration around the shower base are among the more visible parts of the job.
The overall opportunity is still rated low: once purchase and works are considered together, the numbers look tight against local benchmarks. There is development potential mentioned in the listing, subject to planning, but no evidence here to establish its feasibility.
Key opportunities
- Rework the interior of a three-bedroom bungalow with two reception rooms, creating a more cohesive layout and finish.
- Replace the worn kitchen and refresh the two washrooms, including addressing the visible deterioration around the shower base.
- Clear and improve the overgrown corner-plot garden, making better use of the rear parking hardstanding.
Key risks
- Worn finishes across several rooms, two washrooms in poor condition and a heavily overgrown garden make this a substantial multi-area programme; allow for a coordinated full interior and external overhaul rather than a cosmetic refresh.
- Purchase-plus-works costs look tight against local benchmarks, leaving limited headroom if the project runs over programme or requires additional work.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Swindon Rail Station
1.5 miles
Train · Swindon
Kemble Rail Station
12.4 miles
Train · Kemble
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