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Common Road, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9

South West

£325,000

Listed on 29/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1148 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This traditional three-bedroom semi-detached home presents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a property with significant potential for extension and improvement, subject to necessary planning consents. Dating back to the mid-20th century, the residence retains many charming character features, including original doors, picture rails, and fireplaces, while providing well-proportioned accommodation across two floors. Conveniently located within walking distance of Wincanton High Street and local amenities, this property is ideal for those desiring both space and accessibility. Upon entering, you are greeted by a tiled entrance porch leading to a spacious hallway with ample room for coats and shoes. The dining room, positioned at the front, boasts a bay window that overlooks the front garden, complemented by an attractive fireplace and original-style picture rails. Adjacent to this is the living room, which enjoys views of the rear garden and features a gas fire along with shelving. The kitchen, situated at the rear, is fitted with a range of wall and base units adorned with wooden trims and granite-effect worktops, and includes a Beko electric cooker, stainless-steel sink, and space for additional appliances. A useful pantry offers extra storage, while the original rear door connects to an adjoining outhouse that provides further utility space. The first floor comprises three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom is a spacious double room at the rear, offering views of the garden. The second bedroom is another well-proportioned double at the front, while the third is a single room with a large over-stairs storage cupboard. The recently updated family bathroom features a walk-in shower and vanity basin with storage. Outside, the property is approached via a pathway through a picket-fenced gate leading into a generous front garden. The side area provides space for a shed and greenhouse, while the rear features a paved patio suitable for outdoor seating bordered by a low-level stone wall. The combination of ample gardens and useful outbuildings offers considerable scope for expansion or enhancement, making this property an attractive prospect for families looking to create their ideal home.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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60out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £325,000, this three-bedroom semi is priced at £283/sq ft, below the local average of £299/sq ft, giving the project a reasonable starting point. The interiors are usable but dated, with scope to refresh the décor and update the older-style kitchen; the shower room already appears more modern. The asking price plus the £5,000–£15,000 renovation range puts the indicative spend at £330,000–£340,000 before fees, against an implied current local-average value of about £343,252, so the margin is modest rather than a clear bargain.

The generous gardens, bay-fronted reception room and adjoining outhouse/workshop give this home character and practical scope for improvement. The listing also mentions extension potential, subject to planning and feasibility, but that should be treated as a possibility rather than assumed value.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated décor and finishes in the reception rooms and bedrooms while retaining features such as the picture rails and fireplaces.
  • Modernise the older-style kitchen if desired; the shower room already appears relatively updated.
  • Make use of the generous garden and adjoining outhouse/workshop; any extension or adaptation would need feasibility and the necessary consents.

Key risks

None recorded.

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