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Yarrow Close, Worcester, WR5

West Midlands

£225,000

Listed on 21/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Semi Detached
Area
700 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This two-bedroom semi-detached house in Worcester has a reception room, a separate kitchen and a rear garden described as not overlooked. Upstairs are two bedrooms, with scope to use one as a home office or for guests. The property also has a conservatory, an en-bloc garage and allocated parking. Local amenities, schools and transport links are stated to be within easy reach. It is freehold, in Council Tax Band B, and has an EPC rating of D. The agent notes that a £950 buyer's fee including VAT is payable when an offer is accepted. The existing accommodation offers a practical starting point for a buyer considering updates to suit their needs.

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

This two-bedroom semi has a usable, homely layout, a conservatory and an established rear garden, with garage and allocated parking adding practical appeal. The visible updates are light in scale: older decorative finishes and a dated but functional kitchen offer scope for a cosmetic refresh and a chance to put your own stamp on the place. The brickwork and roof appear broadly intact in the available views.

At £225,000, it is slightly above the local average on a £/sqf basis, rather than a cheap entry point. All-in costs look tight against local benchmarks, so the numbers call for care even though the project itself appears manageable.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the older finishes in the reception room and bedrooms to give the usable living space a more current feel.
  • The functional kitchen can be updated to taste, with a full replacement an option rather than an evident necessity.
  • Make the most of the conservatory and established garden, with scope for a modest outdoor refresh.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Yarrow Close, Worcester, WR5
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Worcester Shrub Hill Rail Station

    2.0 miles

    Train · Worcester

  • Worcester Foregate Street Rail Station

    2.1 miles

    Train · Worcester

  • Worcestershire Parkway Rail Station

    2.3 miles

    Train · Norton

  • Malvern Link Rail Station

    5.4 miles

    Train · Malvern Link

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£850
Based on a loan of £168,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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