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Holly Green, Burton-on-Trent

East Midlands

£100,000

Listed on 29/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Semi Detached Bungalow
Area
589 sqft

Features

  • Parking

Description

This two-bedroom bungalow is set within a retirement development with local amenities nearby, including a shop, medical and dental practices, a pub and a bus stop. Burton town centre is also within reach. The entrance hall has a storage cupboard and leads to a double bedroom with built-in wardrobes, a second single bedroom, a bathroom, and a living/dining room with patio doors to the communal gardens. The breakfast kitchen has fitted units, appliance space and a further cupboard. The bathroom is identified as needing modernisation, while the kitchen and other accommodation offer scope for updating. Residents' parking is available, and the scheme includes a 24-hour contact call facility for independent living; it does not provide care or assistance. Eligibility is subject to meeting the scheme operator, Longhurst Homes. The property is leasehold, with approximately 64 years remaining on the term that began in January 1991. The stated service charge is £247.68 per month and includes grounds maintenance, buildings insurance, window cleaning and a boiler service. Buyers should confirm the lease terms, charges and scheme requirements with their legal representative.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

68out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £100,000, this is priced well below the local average at £170/sqf versus £236/sqf, giving buyers an attractive entry point for a medium-scale update. The dated finishes create scope to refresh the kitchen and bathroom, redecorate and replace older floor coverings, while patio doors open the living/dining room onto communal gardens.

The main caveat is the ownership and scheme: around 64 years remain on the lease, there is a monthly service charge, and buyers must meet the operator’s eligibility requirements. The asking price is compelling, but those terms and the overall project economics deserve careful checking before proceeding.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire at £170/sqf, well below the local average of £236/sqf.
  • Modernise the dated kitchen and bathroom and refresh wallpaper and flooring across the photographed rooms.
  • Make the most of the living/dining room’s patio doors and outlook onto the communal gardens.

Key risks

  • The approximately 64-year lease term and monthly service charge need careful legal and financial review.
  • Purchasers must satisfy the scheme operator’s eligibility requirements.

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Location

Holly Green, Burton-on-Trent
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Burton-on-Trent Rail Station

    1.3 miles

    Train · Burton upon Trent

  • Willington Rail Station

    4.8 miles

    Train · Willington

  • Tutbury & Hatton Rail Station

    5.5 miles

    Train · Hatton

  • Peartree Rail Station

    9.4 miles

    Train · Pear Tree

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£378
Based on a loan of £75,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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