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The Ridgeway, Potton, Sandy

East of England

£399,995

Listed on 30/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Area
1130 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This detached three-bedroom home is set on a generous corner plot within walking distance of Potton town centre. The accommodation includes a large lounge, separate dining room, kitchen, ground-floor cloakroom and three double bedrooms. The principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes and a four-piece en-suite, with a further shower room serving the other bedrooms. The kitchen is fitted with high-gloss units, work surfaces and integrated appliances. The separate dining room opens onto the rear garden, and the existing arrangement could be reconfigured to create a larger kitchen and dining or family space, subject to feasibility and any required consents. The wrap-around garden may also offer scope for extension, subject to the necessary consents. Outside, there is driveway parking for around three vehicles and a substantial tandem brick-built garage with power and lighting, suitable for vehicle storage, a workshop or additional storage. The property is vacant, offered with no onward chain, and probate has been granted. Potton's shops and pubs are nearby, with road links to Sandy and Biggleswade for rail connections.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

58out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a well-kept detached house with a light, mainly cosmetic refresh in its dated finishes rather than an obvious major repair job. The spacious lounge, separate dining room and usable fitted kitchen give a solid starting point, while the unusually generous wrap-around garden, driveway and tandem garage are standout features. The listing also suggests scope to rethink the kitchen and dining layout or explore an extension, subject to feasibility and consents.

At £399,995, the asking price is effectively in line with the local average at about £354/sqf, so the price is reasonable rather than a clear discount. The fundamentals and location are good, but the numbers leave limited headroom against current local average value; this is more appealing for its plot, parking and potential than as an obvious bargain.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated parquet-style floors, lighting and decorative finishes while retaining the home's clean, usable starting condition.
  • Explore combining the kitchen and separate dining room to create a larger kitchen/dining space, subject to feasibility and any required consents.
  • Make the most of the wrap-around garden, driveway parking and tandem garage, with possible extension scope subject to consents.

Key risks

  • The asking price is broadly at the local £/sqf average, and the current figures indicate limited headroom against average local value.

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Map

Location

The Ridgeway, Potton, Sandy
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Sandy Rail Station

    2.6 miles

    Train · Sandy

  • Biggleswade Rail Station

    3.3 miles

    Train · Biggleswade

  • Arlesey Rail Station

    7.2 miles

    Train · Arlesey

  • St Neots Rail Station

    7.4 miles

    Train · St Neots

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,511
Based on a loan of £299,996 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-5.9% since listed
£399,995£25,005(-5.9%)
18/09/2026
Current price
£425,000Initial listing
31/08/2026

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