Sandy Lane, Darwen
West Midlands
£160,000
Listed on 18/10/2026
Listed on 18/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
TerracedFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
Description
This two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Darwen has two reception rooms, a separate kitchen and a large rear garden. The ground floor includes an entrance vestibule and hall, with the reception rooms arranged as an open-plan living and dining area alongside a separate snug. Upstairs are two double bedrooms and a bathroom. The listing describes the property as having original features and notes scope to alter the layout, extend or create additional bedrooms, subject to the necessary permissions and consents. A rear garage and possible additional parking are also mentioned, with parking subject to permissions. The property is within reach of the M65 motorway network.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a characterful terrace with generous reception space and a large, private rear garden, giving it a distinctive canvas to make your own. The photographed rooms are generally well maintained, and the kitchen and bathroom appear usable; the lighter work is mainly localised making-good, including worn floorboards and a ceiling mark, plus repairing the damaged section of garden wall. The renovation range is £2,500–£7,000.
The score is held back by gaps in the value picture rather than a confirmed price concern: floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged, and the available figures do not establish residual value after works. The listing also mentions possible layout changes and an extension, but these would need feasibility and permissions checked.
Key opportunities
- Make localised improvements to the worn floorboards and bedroom ceiling mark while retaining the home’s period character.
- Repair and improve the rear garden wall, building on the established planting, paved seating and generous private outdoor space.
- Explore the listing’s suggested layout changes or extension potential, subject to feasibility and necessary permissions.
Key risks
None recorded.
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