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Meadow Court, South Elmsall, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9

Yorkshire

£190,000

Listed on 19/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Detached Bungalow
Area
829 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This two-bedroom detached bungalow is set on a corner plot in a cul-de-sac in South Elmsall, with local shops, supermarkets, parks and rail links within reach. The single-level layout includes two reception rooms, a kitchen with a breakfast bar and storage, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The kitchen has access from the side of the property, while the front entrance opens into the hallway. Outside, the plot includes a private rear garden and off-street parking. The listing notes that the plot may offer scope to extend, subject to planning permission and other necessary checks. The bungalow is being marketed by RedRoots Property, covering Yorkshire.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

43out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This detached bungalow has a useful starting point: two reception rooms, a corner plot with an established garden, driveway and garage, and generally intact visible finishes. The dated kitchen and worn carpet offer scope for a modest refresh, while the plot may provide room to explore an extension, subject to planning and feasibility.

Worth weighing the all-in picture: combining the asking price with refurbishment of around £8,500 lifts all-in commitment to about £198,500 — 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

  • Refresh the intact but dated kitchen and replace the worn reception-room carpet to update the interior.
  • Make the most of the established garden and corner plot through landscaping and a considered outdoor layout.
  • Explore whether the plot could support an extension, subject to planning permission and a proper feasibility assessment.

Key risks

  • At £190,000, the asking price is above the local £/sqf average, and adding the stated refurb budget leaves the overall cost position stretched against the local benchmark.
  • Expect total exposure near £198,500 all-in — £8,500 of works on top of the asking price, about 16% ahead of typical local benchmarks for this size; we have not assumed a post-renovation resale figure.

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Location

Meadow Court, South Elmsall, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • South Elmsall Rail Station

    0.2 miles

    Train · South Elmsall

  • Moorthorpe Rail Station

    1.0 miles

    Train · Moorthorpe

  • Thurnscoe Rail Station

    3.8 miles

    Train · Thurnscoe

  • Adwick Rail Station

    4.5 miles

    Train · Adwick le Street

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£718
Based on a loan of £142,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-9.5% since listed
£190,000£20,000(-9.5%)
24/09/2026
Current price
£210,000Initial listing
19/08/2026

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