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Lochside Road, Dumfries, Dumfries And Galloway, DG2 0EQ

Scotland

£54,995

Listed on 29/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
1
Type
Semi Detached Bungalow
Area
782 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This one-bedroom semi-detached bungalow in Dumfries has single-storey accommodation with a hall, built-in storage and a separate walk-in store. The lounge is described as spacious enough for seating and dining, while the adjoining kitchen has white cabinets, wood-effect worktops, an integrated oven and an electric hob. The double bedroom includes a built-in wardrobe, and the shower room has a shower enclosure, basin and WC. The property has gas central heating, double glazing and generous lawned gardens to the front and rear. A side path links the two garden areas, and unrestricted on-street parking is available. The listing describes the home as requiring modernisation, offering scope for a buyer to update the accommodation. Fitted floor and window coverings, light fittings and appliances are included. The property is in an established residential area with access to local amenities, schools and bus links. Dumfries town centre, rail services and regional road connections are also within reach.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

71out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £54,995, this one-bedroom semi-detached bungalow is priced at about £70 per sq ft, well below the local average of £152 per sq ft—a strong acquisition point for a buyer looking to make a home their own. The rooms appear usable, with dated finishes and visible wall marks offering scope for a light cosmetic refresh rather than a major overhaul.

The spacious lounge, built-in storage and generous front and rear garden grounds give the project a useful base. The exterior appears intact in the available views, and gas central heating and double glazing are listed.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire at a price well below the local average on a £/sq ft basis.
  • Refresh the dated finishes and make-good visible wall marks to create a more personal, comfortable interior.
  • Improve the established front and rear garden grounds, with space for landscaping, seating and outdoor use.

Key risks

  • The crack-like line and visible marks on the bedroom wall need inspection to establish their cause and extent.
  • Roof-edge and fascia weathering is visible; check their condition as part of a routine survey.

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Location

Lochside Road, Dumfries, Dumfries And Galloway, DG2 0EQ
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Dumfries Rail Station

    1.7 miles

    Train · Dumfries

  • Lockerbie Rail Station

    11.7 miles

    Train · Lockerbie

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£225
Based on a loan of £41,246 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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