Sharrow Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S11

This three-bedroom period terrace has a clear medium-scale modernisation project, with dated finishes across several rooms and scope to update the kitchen, bathroom, flooring and decoration. The bay window, cornicing and fireplace give the living room character, while the enclosed rear courtyard and access to local amenities, public transport, universities and hospitals add to its appeal. The visible wall crack in the upper room is worth checking as part of a survey.

At £175,000, the asking price cannot yet be judged against local £/sqf because the floor area is missing. The short lease of around 55 years is a key part of the purchase picture: buyers will need to investigate the lease extension or freehold options, and the listing states that cash buyers only are sought. The score is a weak overall opportunity, though the period features and scope to create a refreshed home may suit a buyer prepared to work through those constraints.