Kennington Avenue, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7
South West
£490,000
Listed on 22/08/2026
Listed on 22/08/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
4Type
HouseArea
1195 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- HMO
Description
This Victorian terrace property, located in the desirable Kennington Avenue area, presents an exciting renovation opportunity. Featuring three bedrooms and two reception rooms, it offers ample space for those looking to create their own distinctive living environment. The home has previously functioned as an HMO and is now in need of modernization throughout, providing a blank canvas for buyers eager to tailor the interiors to their taste.
The ground floor comprises two reception rooms, a kitchen, a lean-to, and a bathroom, while the first floor hosts three bedrooms along with another bathroom. With its prime location close to various amenities and transport links, this property is perfect for those seeking to invest in a home with significant potential for improvement. Early viewing is encouraged to fully appreciate the possibilities that await.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This Victorian home has a lot to work with: period frontage, two reception rooms, several usable bedrooms and an enclosed rear garden. The interiors are dated, with older finishes and visible wear in several rooms, while the garden is overgrown; together these offer a clear medium-scale opportunity to refresh and personalise the house. The weathered lean-to and rear external finishes are worth inspecting as the scope is planned.
At £490,000, the asking price is slightly below the local average on a £/sqf basis, which is a positive starting point. However, the overall score is held back by soft renovation economics: purchase and works costs look tight against local benchmarks, so the project will need careful budgeting and a clear plan to create value.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated décor, carpets and fittings across the living and bedroom spaces.
- Modernise the distinctive older kitchen and bathroom finishes to give the home a more cohesive feel.
- Clear and improve the enclosed rear garden, while assessing the weathered lean-to as part of the project.
Key risks
- Purchase and works costs look tight against local benchmarks, leaving limited room for the project to create value.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Ashley Down
0.3 miles
Train · Horfield
Montpelier Rail Station
0.8 miles
Train · Montpelier
Redland Rail Station
1.1 miles
Train · Redland
Stapleton Road Rail Station
1.1 miles
Train · Easton
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%
Current average variable rate is 6.58%
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£2,002
Based on a loan of £367,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest
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Pricing
Price history
-6.7% since listed
£490,000£35,000(-6.7%)
30/10/2026£525,000Initial listing
21/08/2026Services
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