Worst House on the Street Logo
Heathfield Drive, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset - Image 1
Heathfield Drive, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset - Image 2
Heathfield Drive, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset - Image 3

Heathfield Drive, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset

South West

£300,000

Listed on 16/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
926 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house in Monkton Heathfield has an extended ground floor with a living room, a large kitchen and dining area, and a separate utility room. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property also has a porch, a single garage and driveway parking for two vehicles. Solar panels and an EV charging point are listed among its features, and gas central heating is stated. At the rear, the private garden is described as low maintenance. The listing also notes that the ground floor has already been extended and identifies further extension potential, subject to the necessary permissions and checks. Local schools, shops, parks and other village facilities are within walking distance according to the agent. The house is offered for sale by The Property Centre in Taunton.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

46out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a light-touch project rather than a major renovation: the home looks usable and maintained, with a bright kitchen-diner, a private garden, driveway and garage, plus solar panels and an EV charging point. The dated bathroom finishes and older décor offer scope for a cosmetic update, while the listing also mentions further extension potential subject to planning permission.

The numbers are middling rather than compelling because adding a non-cosmetic refurb to the asking price keeps total commitment from looking exceptional — roughly 13% above what comparable floor area achieves locally in current condition. The project can still appeal to the right buyer, yet the numbers are not exceptional.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated bathroom finishes and fittings to give the home a more contemporary feel.
  • The kitchen-diner is functional and well lit, with skylights and access to the garden.
  • A maintained garden, driveway, garage, solar panels and EV charging point add practical appeal.

Key risks

  • The asking price is above the local £/sqf average, and purchase plus works costs look tight against local benchmarks.

Unlock the full analysis

Sign up to see the refurb profile, below-market value, yields, and local market trends for this and every other property that has them.

Sign up free

Already have an account? Sign in

Interested in similar properties?

Create an alert and we'll notify you when similar renovation opportunities are listed.

Sign in to create alert

Map

Location

Heathfield Drive, Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset
Loading map...

Transport

Nearest stations

  • Taunton Rail Station

    2.1 miles

    Train · Taunton

  • Bishop's Lydeard Rail Station

    6.0 miles

    Train · Bishops Lydeard

  • Bridgwater Rail Station

    6.9 miles

    Train · Bridgwater

  • Highbridge & Burnham-on-Sea Rail Station

    13.0 miles

    Train · Highbridge

Contains public sector information from NaPTAN (DfT) licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Finance

Mortgage calculator

Illustrative repayments based on the asking price, not a mortgage offer.

£
£
£
%
%
years

Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,226
Based on a loan of £225,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

These results are estimates and are only intended as a guide. Make sure you obtain accurate figures from your lender before committing to any mortgage. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage.

Tax

Stamp duty calculator

Indicative tax based on the asking price and the options you select.

Services

Next steps

Explore services to help you with this property purchase.

Get help with this property

Financing, surveys and more – choose a service and we’ll connect you with our trusted partners.