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Sea Road, Chapel St. Leonards, Skegness, PE24

East of England

£180,000

Listed on 29/07/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached Bungalow
Area
1284 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This traditional detached bungalow presents a valuable opportunity for prospective buyers seeking a property with excellent renovation potential. Set in a generous plot within the desirable coastal village of Chapel St Leonards, this home combines the charm of a semi-rural setting with close proximity to local amenities and beautiful sandy beaches. The layout includes an entrance porch leading into a spacious lounge that flows into the dining area, along with a fitted kitchen, three good-sized bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a separate W.C. Notably, there is a self-contained dormer annex accessible via external stairs at the rear, which offers an open-plan living and sleeping space complete with its own kitchenette and shower room—ideal for accommodating guests or generating rental income after necessary approvals. Externally, the property features ample driveway parking for multiple vehicles and an expansive rear garden that enhances outdoor living possibilities. While the interior requires modernisation throughout, this presents an exciting chance to craft a personalized living space in line with contemporary tastes. The sizable grounds also offer potential for extensions or additional development, subject to planning permissions. This is an excellent investment opportunity in one of the region's most sought-after locations.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

83out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £180,000, this detached bungalow is priced at £140/sqf, around 37% below the local average—a strong entry point for an improvement project. The main-house interiors are usable but dated, while the annex has more pronounced ceiling and flooring deterioration, giving a buyer scope to refresh both parts and shape the property to their needs.

The appeal is the combination of a generous garden, substantial driveway and separate dormer annex, with the listing also describing potential to extend subject to the necessary consents. Weathered roof tiles merit a closer look, and the annex staining should be investigated, but the overall numbers and distinctive layout make this a strong opportunity.

Key opportunities

  • Modernise the dated main-house finishes, including the kitchen and bathroom, to create a more cohesive home.
  • Refresh the separate dormer annex for flexible use by family, guests or home working; any holiday accommodation use would be subject to consents.
  • Make the most of the generous garden and multi-vehicle driveway, with extension potential subject to planning and building-regulation approval.

Key risks

  • Staining and deteriorated finishes in the annex ceiling and flooring need investigation to establish the cause and scope of repair.
  • Roof tiles appear weathered; check their condition and likely maintenance requirements.

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Location

Sea Road, Chapel St. Leonards, Skegness, PE24
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Skegness Rail Station

    5.7 miles

    Train · Skegness

  • Havenhouse Rail Station

    7.9 miles

    Train · Havenhouse

  • Thorpe Culvert Rail Station

    8.6 miles

    Train · Thorpe Culvert

  • Wainfleet Rail Station

    9.0 miles

    Train · Wainfleet All Saints

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£735
Based on a loan of £135,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-28.0% since listed
£180,000£50,000(-21.7%)
25/09/2026
Current price
£230,000£20,000(-8.0%)
08/08/2026
£250,000Initial listing
29/07/2026

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