High Street, Olney, Buckinghamshire, MK46
South East
£257,000
Listed on 16/09/2026
Listed on 16/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
TerracedArea
558 sqftFeatures
- Balcony
- Garden
Description
This charming Victorian terraced house features two bedrooms and offers a unique opportunity for renovation and investment. The property includes a refitted shower room and has planning permission granted for a rear extension, enhancing its potential. The enclosed rear garden is approximately 60 feet long, providing a lovely outdoor space. Accessed via a side door, the interior comprises a sitting/dining room with a feature fireplace and built-in storage, alongside a fitted kitchen equipped with modern appliances and a stable door leading to the garden. Upstairs, both bedrooms are well-proportioned, with one offering access to a balcony that overlooks the garden. Located on the High Street in the desirable market town of Olney, this property is available with no upper chain, making it an attractive option for buyers looking to invest in a thriving community.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
41out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This Victorian terrace has appealing character in its exposed beams, fireplace and arched alcoves, alongside a clean, usable fitted kitchen and refitted shower room. The enclosed garden is around 60 feet long, but is substantially overgrown, giving a buyer a clear outdoor improvement project; the listing also states that permission has been granted for a rear extension, subject to checking the approved details and current status.
The main drawback is the price: £257,000 is about 14% above the local £/sqf average. With the £3,500–£8,000 refurb range added, the purchase and works cost is also stretched against the local benchmark for this floor area; that is a comparison with current local average value, not a forecast of the renovated home’s value. The project has character and scope, but the asking price leaves limited comfort in the numbers.
Key opportunities
- Clear and refresh the long enclosed rear garden, with scope to improve the lawn, paving and weathered fencing.
- Make the most of the period character, including exposed beams, the fireplace and arched alcoves.
- Explore the stated rear-extension permission after checking the approved plans and whether it remains current.
Key risks
- At the asking price, adding the £3,500–£8,000 refurb range puts purchase and works costs above the local average-value benchmark for this floor area.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Wolverton Rail Station
7.7 miles
Train · Wolverton
Milton Keynes Central Rail Station
9.0 miles
Train · Milton Keynes
Kempston Hardwick Rail Station
9.5 miles
Train · Kempston Hardwick
Bedford Rail Station
9.6 miles
Train · Bedford
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