Meadow Street, Wheelton, Chorley

This two-bedroom Wheelton cottage has some character to work with: the open fireplace and staircase give the lounge a focal point, while the fitted kitchen remains usable. The dated finishes, worn flooring and a bedroom ceiling with extensive staining and damaged finish offer scope for a substantial interior programme; investigate the ceiling before making good. The small shared rear yard could also be tidied, subject to confirming rights and maintenance responsibilities.

At £154,995, the asking price is about 4.1% above the local £/sqf average, so price is not a value advantage here. More importantly, the purchase price alongside a substantial works programme leaves the prospective all-in cost stretched against local benchmarks for a home of this size; that comparison is with current local values, not a forecast of post-renovation value. Overall, this is a weaker opportunity on the numbers despite its village setting and character. The roofline looks generally intact in the available view, though it cannot be fully assessed from the photos.