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Acacia Crescent, Wigan, WN6

Yorkshire

£150,000

Listed on 02/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
815 sqft

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house offers a promising opportunity for those looking to invest in a property with significant refurbishment potential. The spacious living room features a charming fireplace and large window, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere that can be modernised to suit contemporary family living needs. The kitchen, while functional, presents an excellent opportunity for enhancement, with ample cabinetry and direct access to the garden, ideal for those wishing to personalise their space. The family bathroom includes essential amenities such as a bath, wash basin, and WC, and offers great scope for transformation into a stylish suite. Accommodation comprises two generously sized double bedrooms and a well-proportioned single bedroom, each providing comfortable living spaces that can be updated to reflect individual tastes. Externally, the property boasts a substantial front garden with mature planting, offering potential for enhancement and creating a welcoming first impression. The rear garden is generously sized, featuring established greenery and a useful outbuilding, perfect for gardening or outdoor entertaining. Conveniently located for commuters, this property provides easy access to the M6 motorway network and local routes, ensuring excellent connections to Wigan, Manchester, and surrounding areas. Families will appreciate the proximity to Haigh Woodland Park and Mesnes Park, both of which offer scenic walking trails and recreational activities. This home represents an exceptional opportunity for buyers looking to create a bespoke family residence in a sought-after area, with the added advantage of being close to local amenities, schools, and transport links. Early viewing is recommended to fully appreciate the potential this property has to offer.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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60out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This three-bedroom semi-detached house offers a fantastic opportunity for those looking to acquire a property below the local market average. Asking £150,000 translates to just £184/sqf, which is an impressive 21.3% below the local average of £234/sqf, making this an attractive entry point for buyers willing to invest in refurbishment.

While the overall condition of the house shows visible signs of wear and is in need of significant refurbishment, there is ample scope to modernise and personalise the interior. The living room, kitchen, and bedrooms all require updating, but their generous sizes present a blank canvas for creative renovations. The good-sized garden also adds further potential for enhancement, making it ideal for outdoor entertaining or family enjoyment. However, with all-in costs estimated at around £210,000, the projected value may feel tight against local benchmarks, which calls for careful planning. Overall, this property stands out for its value and potential, perfect for a buyer looking to create their dream home in a convenient location.

Key opportunities

  • Generous living spaces provide a blank canvas for modernization.
  • Good-sized garden with potential for enhancement.
  • Spacious bedrooms allow for customisation to reflect personal taste.

Key risks

  • All-in costs (purchase plus refurbishment) may feel tight against local property benchmarks.

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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£567
Based on a loan of £112,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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