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Burnett Road, Christchurch

South East

£295,000

Listed on 29/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Terraced
Area
614 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This two-bedroom terraced house presents a fantastic opportunity for those looking to put their own stamp on a property. Set in a desirable residential area, the home offers ample potential for modernisation and personalisation to suit individual tastes. The well-proportioned living spaces are complemented by gas central heating, ensuring comfort throughout the year. The property features a generous private garden at the rear, ideal for outdoor entertaining or relaxation, alongside the convenience of off-road parking. Its location is particularly appealing, with Christchurch Train Station just a short walk away, providing excellent transport links for commuters. Additionally, the property falls within the Twynham catchment area, subject to confirmation. Local amenities are within easy reach, including the popular Barrack Road shops and Christchurch Retail Park. This home is an excellent choice for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors, offering the exciting prospect of renovation and adaptation to create a tailored living space.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

42out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a tidy, light-modernisation project rather than a major renovation: the rooms shown are usable but have older finishes, leaving scope to refresh the interiors and make the long, planted rear garden more inviting. Off-road parking and the convenient position near Christchurch station and local amenities add to its appeal.

The asking price is £295,000, or about £480 per sq ft, above the local average of £427. More importantly, the asking price plus the £6,500–£15,000 renovation range leaves the likely purchase-and-refurb spend stretched against the local benchmark for a home of this size; that comparison is not a forecast of its value after works. The project has a clear cosmetic canvas, but the numbers make it a low-opportunity buy at this price.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated interior finishes while retaining the usable layout and existing features.
  • Improve the dry, patchy lawn and make better use of the long garden, established planting and shed.
  • Off-road parking and proximity to Christchurch station and everyday amenities support the home's practical appeal.

Key risks

  • The asking price plus the £6,500–£15,000 refurb range leaves costs stretched against the local value benchmark for this floor area; this is not a post-renovation value estimate.

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Map

Location

Burnett Road, Christchurch
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Christchurch Rail Station

    0.3 miles

    Train · Christchurch

  • Pokesdown Rail Station

    1.6 miles

    Train · Pokesdown

  • Bournemouth Rail Station

    3.3 miles

    Train · Bournemouth

  • Hinton Admiral Rail Station

    3.5 miles

    Train · Hinton

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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
£1,205
Based on a loan of £221,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-4.8% since listed
£295,000£15,000(-4.8%)
12/09/2026
Current price
£310,000Initial listing
29/08/2026

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