Larch Road, Kingswinford, DY6 8DL
West Midlands
£190,000
Listed on 07/08/2026
Listed on 07/08/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Semi DetachedFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This two-bedroom semi-detached home presents a unique investment opportunity with its significant ground-floor extensions, making it ideal for buyers looking for a renovation project. The property boasts an impressive open-plan reception area of approximately 55.1 sq m (593 sq ft), complemented by a separate front reception room and two utility spaces. While the layout offers great flexibility, it requires extensive modernization and repair work throughout, including addressing the heating system and completing part-finished areas. Potential buyers should note that no planning permission or Building Regulations approvals have been obtained for the extensions, which may complicate conventional mortgage lending. Therefore, cash purchasers are strongly preferred as this property is particularly priced to reflect its current condition and documentation status. The large driveway provides off-road parking, while the rear courtyard offers a low-maintenance outdoor space. This property represents a rare chance to create a bespoke living environment in a sought-after location with ample space and potential.
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
The standout here is the unusually generous ground-floor footprint for a two-bedroom semi, with a very large open-plan reception area and several other reception or ancillary spaces. The fitted kitchen and shower room look serviceable, while the part-finished rear room, heating repairs and further modernisation give a buyer scope to complete and shape the space. The enclosed courtyard and large driveway add practical appeal.
The score stays cautious where combining the asking price with a non-cosmetic refurb leaves all-in costs stretched versus area norms for this size — around 16% above what similar-sized stock commands locally today. So the headline score reflects limited headroom, not a judgement on the house as a project.
Key opportunities
- Make the expansive open-plan reception and additional reception or ancillary spaces work for the way you want to live.
- Complete the unfinished areas and modernise the interiors, while retaining the serviceable fitted kitchen and shower room.
- Use the large driveway and enclosed paved courtyard as practical outdoor space.
Key risks
- The asking price is above the local £/sqf benchmark, and once the improvement programme is included, the overall cost position remains stretched against local benchmarks for this floor area.
- The extensions have no stated planning or Building Regulations applications; their status and construction compliance need checking, and the listing warns that this may restrict mortgage lending.
- Heating repairs and the unfinished rear room add work to plan and coordinate.
- The all-in picture is soft with the asking price plus a meaningful modernisation spend, about 16% ahead of typical local benchmarks for this size. Finished value after works is not modelled here.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Stourbridge Town Rail Station
3.1 miles
Train · Stourbridge
Lye (West Midlands) Rail Station
3.2 miles
Train · Lye
Flood Street (West Midlands Metro)
3.3 miles
Tram · Dudley
Dudley Interchange (West Midlands Metro)
3.4 miles
Tram · Dudley
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Based on a loan of £142,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest
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