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Devon Road, Newark

East Midlands

£100,000Guide Price

Listed on 27/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
952 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Offered at auction, this three-bedroom semi-detached house is described as requiring modernisation. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, a family bathroom and three first-floor bedrooms. The kitchen has fitted wall and base units, work surfaces, a sink and space for a gas cooker. The bathroom includes a bath with shower over, wash basin and WC. The lounge has a fireplace, and bedroom one has a built-in wardrobe. Outside, the property has enclosed front and rear gardens, with a driveway providing off-road parking. The rear garden is described as mainly lawn with a patio. The listing notes access to Newark town centre, nearby amenities and parks, bus routes and the A46, as well as several schools in the stated catchment area. The sale is through the Modern Method of Auction. The listing states that a reservation fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600, is payable in addition to the purchase price, with a separate buyer information pack preparation charge of up to £349 including VAT. Buyers should check the auction terms, pack and all applicable charges before proceeding.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

58out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £100,000, this three-bedroom semi-detached house is offered at about £105 per sq ft, well below the local average of £231 per sq ft—a strong price-led opportunity to acquire a home with scope to modernise. The listing describes modernisation throughout, but the available photo shows only the weathered exterior and marked driveway, so the interior work required cannot yet be judged.

The driveway, enclosed front boundary and described generous rear garden give the property useful practical features to build on, while its walkable access to Newark town centre, local amenities and transport links adds appeal. The overall opportunity is promising on entry price, but the economics score is limited by insufficient renovation information, so inspect the property and review the auction pack carefully before committing.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire at a substantial discount to the local average asking price per square foot.
  • Modernise the property to suit a buyer’s needs; the listing describes scope throughout, though interior condition needs inspection.
  • Make use of the driveway, enclosed front boundary and described generous rear garden, with Newark town centre and amenities within walking distance.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Devon Road, Newark
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Newark Castle Rail Station

    1.0 miles

    Train · Newark

  • Newark North Gate Rail Station

    1.3 miles

    Train · Newark

  • Rolleston Rail Station

    3.6 miles

    Train · Rolleston

  • Fiskerton Rail Station

    4.1 miles

    Train · Fiskerton

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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
£409
Based on a loan of £75,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-9.1% since listed
£100,000£10,000(-9.1%)
23/10/2026
Current price
£110,000Initial listing
26/08/2026

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