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Arboretum Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

East Midlands

£170,000

Listed on 11/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Terraced
Area
344 sqft

Description

This character-filled terraced house in Lincoln presents an exciting opportunity for renovation and personalisation. With three spacious bedrooms spread across two upper floors, this home offers generous living space and period charm. The welcoming living room features a traditional bay window and high ceilings, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. A separate dining room adds versatility for both everyday living and entertaining, while the fitted kitchen provides essential amenities along with access to the rear courtyard. The property boasts a notably spacious bathroom equipped with both a bath and a separate shower enclosure, catering to modern family needs. Outside, the enclosed courtyard includes useful additional outbuildings, enhancing the property's functionality. While the home is well-positioned near the Arboretum and city amenities, it would benefit from some updating, making it particularly appealing to buyers looking to add value. Situated close to local schools and transport links, this property combines period appeal with substantial internal space, offering a fantastic opportunity for homeowners and investors alike.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

29out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This characterful terraced house in Lincoln brings a lot of potential for buyers willing to invest in updates and renovations. With its generous proportions and appealing features such as a traditional bay window and high ceilings, this property offers a welcoming living space across three floors. The spacious bathroom and the separate dining room enhance its versatility, making it a great canvas for those looking to modernise.

However, the asking price of £170,000 translates to £494/sqf, which is significantly above the local average of £252/sqf. Coupled with the estimated renovation costs between £40,000 and £80,000, the all-in costs are stretched compared to local benchmarks for this floor area. This makes the economics of the project a concern, as the total investment may not align with market expectations for similar properties in the area. While the property has good fundamentals and an average location near amenities, the price does represent a risk in terms of overall value potential.

Key opportunities

  • Generous living space provides a flexible foundation for modernisation.
  • Character features add charm and appeal, enhancing the potential for value creation.
  • Good location near the Arboretum and city amenities offers a desirable setting.

Key risks

  • Asking price plus refurbishment costs leave all-in expenditures stretched versus local market averages.

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Arboretum Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£642
Based on a loan of £127,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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