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Abbotts Close, Abbotts Ann, Andover, Hampshire, SP11

South West

£895,000

Listed on 01/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Area
2325 sqft

Description

This detached family home presents an exciting opportunity for renovation and expansion, set within mature gardens that span approximately 0.85 acres. Nestled in a desirable village location, the property features a south-facing garden, ideal for family activities and gatherings. The house itself offers considerable scope for modernisation and potential extensions, subject to necessary consents, allowing new owners to fully utilise the generous plot. Inside, the accommodation includes an entrance hall, a reception area with a cloakroom, a dual-aspect living room with a fireplace, a study, and a dining room that opens into the kitchen/breakfast room. A long boot room connects the house to the double garage and utility area. The first floor comprises four bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a separate shower room. Additional benefits include ample parking space, oil-fired warm air central heating, and productive solar PV panels on a beneficial tariff. The surrounding area boasts excellent walking paths and access to local amenities, including primary schools and community facilities. Abbotts Ann features two pubs, a church, a newly built primary school, and an award-winning post office and store. Andover, just three miles away, offers comprehensive shopping and leisure options along with a mainline railway station providing quick access to London. The nearby A303 facilitates convenient travel to London and the West Country.

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 detached family house presents an exciting renovation opportunity, set on a substantial plot of approximately 0.85 acres in a desirable village location. While the interiors are dated and show signs of wear, they offer a blank canvas for someone looking to create a modern family home. The large garden, which faces due south, provides ample space for outdoor activities and potential extensions, allowing for a unique opportunity to enhance the property's footprint, subject to necessary consents.

However, the asking price of £895,000 is above the local average at £385/sqf compared to £353/sqf, making the overall value less appealing. With an estimated renovation budget of £150,000, the total investment would be stretched to around £1,045,000, which is significantly higher than the implied current local average value of £819,563. This economic factor diminishes the potential for a strong return on investment, making the project less attractive for those concerned about budget constraints.

Key opportunities

  • Large garden space provides excellent potential for outdoor living and expansion.
  • The detached structure allows for a reconfiguration of the internal layout to suit modern living.
  • Located in a sought-after village, the property benefits from community amenities and good local schools.

Key risks

  • Stripped interiors and a £100,000–£200,000 works budget make this a full-gut programme, not a refresh.
  • All-in spend is likely to land near £1,045,000 including the asking price and quoted works of about £150,000, leaving a gap of around 22% versus area norms for this sqft — current-condition benchmarks only, not after-works GDV.

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£3,381
Based on a loan of £671,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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