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Cherry Brook, Rotherham

Yorkshire

£130,000

Listed on 17/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Semi Detached
Area
757 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

Set along a private drive in Dalton, this two-bedroom semi-detached house has a front-facing lounge and a kitchen/diner at the rear, with two bedrooms and a family bathroom upstairs. The enclosed rear garden provides outdoor space, while the accommodation offers scope for refurbishment and redesign. The property is positioned within reach of village facilities, schools, local amenities and transport links. Buyers should note that the selling agent states a £49 plus VAT charge will apply from 1 January 2026 for purchaser identity, anti-money-laundering and source-of-funds checks.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

57out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £130,000, this two-bedroom semi is priced below the local average per square foot, giving buyers an opportunity to acquire at a relatively low entry point. The visible brick exterior and tiled roof appear generally intact, while the dated décor and marked or unfinished flooring across several rooms offer a clear, manageable canvas for redecoration and flooring improvements.

The enclosed rear garden is a standout project: it is heavily overgrown, but existing paving and steps provide a starting point for landscaping. The kitchen and bathroom fixtures are present, with dated finishes that could be refreshed as part of a light refurbishment. The overall score is tempered by modest economics: the purchase price plus the renovation midpoint is close to the implied current local average value, so the value-add opportunity depends on controlling costs and the eventual outcome.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire below the local average £/sqf and refresh the dated décor and marked or unfinished flooring.
  • Clear and landscape the enclosed rear garden, making use of the existing paving and steps.
  • Refresh the dated kitchen and bathroom finishes while retaining the fixtures that appear present.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£491
Based on a loan of £97,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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