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Summersfield Close, Minchinhampton, GL6

South West

£675,000

Listed on 10/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached Bungalow
Area
1555 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Nestled at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac, this detached bungalow at Summersfield Close presents a unique opportunity for those looking to invest in a property with significant potential. Set on a generous level plot, the home boasts gardens that wrap around all four sides, providing ample outdoor space and stunning views over the adjacent farmland. Having been cherished by its owners since around 1980, this property is now ready for a new chapter. While it requires some modernisation, it offers spacious and flexible accommodation, allowing future owners to tailor the space to their preferences. The entrance porch leads into a welcoming hall with useful storage cupboards. The expansive 21-foot sitting room features an attractive fireplace and French doors that open directly onto the garden, maximizing the beautiful outlook. A separate dining room, kitchen/breakfast room with an adjoining utility, and a versatile study—which could serve as a fourth bedroom—add to the appeal. The three bedrooms are conveniently located at the opposite end of the bungalow, with the principal bedroom benefiting from an en-suite shower room, while the other two bedrooms share a well-proportioned family bathroom and separate WC. Approached via a gravelled driveway, there is ample parking for several vehicles, alongside a designated area suitable for a campervan or caravan. A detached double garage offers additional parking and storage options. The south-facing gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and feature mature boundaries that ensure privacy. The rear garden is bordered by a Cotswold stone wall, enhancing the picturesque views of the countryside beyond. A paved seating area adjacent to the kitchen provides an ideal spot for outdoor dining. The charming town of Minchinhampton is nearby, offering local amenities such as a post office, butcher, grocer, and restaurants, as well as a doctors’ surgery and well-regarded primary school. The expansive Minchinhampton Common, managed by the National Trust, lies on one side of the town, while scenic wooded valleys provide delightful walking opportunities on the other. Further amenities can be found in Nailsworth and Stroud, both within four miles, with Stroud train station offering regular services to London Paddington. This property is freehold and benefits from gas central heating, mains electricity, water, and drainage.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

49out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

The standout here is the setting: a spacious single-storey bungalow on a generous, private plot, with open farmland views, a south-facing garden, ample parking and a detached double garage. The dated finishes create a clear, manageable canvas for redecoration and new flooring, with scope to refresh the timber-effect kitchen and improve the garden while keeping the flexible layout.

The numbers are less compelling: at £675,000, the asking price is above the local £/sqf benchmark, and purchase plus the renovation midpoint looks tight against local value benchmarks. That makes this a weaker overall opportunity despite the strong fundamentals and attractive plot; the case will depend on how much value a buyer places on the setting and the improvements they can make.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated finishes across several rooms with redecoration and updated flooring.
  • Modernise the timber-effect kitchen and make the adjoining kitchen/breakfast and utility area work for a new owner.
  • Improve the established garden and make the most of the south-facing plot, farmland outlook and paved seating area.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Based on a loan of £506,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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