Dolls Close, Balsham, CB21
East of England
£350,000
Listed on 22/10/2026
Listed on 22/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
818 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Offered with no onward chain, this three-bedroom semi-detached house sits on a generous corner plot in a Balsham cul-de-sac. The accommodation includes an entrance hall, a living room and a kitchen/dining room, with a separate utility room, ground-floor WC and a lean-to leading to a storage room. Upstairs are three bedrooms, including two doubles, and a family bathroom.
Outside, the property has a large rear garden and a driveway with space for up to three vehicles. The house is described as a blank canvas for modernisation, with scope to improve or extend subject to the necessary permissions. Balsham has village amenities including a post office, café, pubs, a primary school and local sporting and social activities. Cambridge is approximately 10 miles away, with access to Whittlesford Parkway, the A11 and M11 also noted in the listing.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
51out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
The generous corner plot is the standout here: a large rear garden, driveway parking for up to three cars and a quiet cul-de-sac setting give this three-bedroom semi plenty to work with. The house is usable but dated, making it a light, cosmetic project; refreshed finishes and some attention to the weathered garden paving could help make it your own. The listing also mentions scope to extend, subject to permissions, though feasibility is not established.
At £350,000, the asking price is about 6.5% above the local average per square foot, so value is limited rather than a clear bargain. With the renovation midpoint included, purchase and refurb costs look tight against local benchmarks; the plot and practical layout are the main attractions for a project buyer.
Key opportunities
- Large rear garden with established boundaries, offering scope to improve the paved areas and make better use of the outdoor space.
- Cosmetic refresh across the living room and bedrooms, with older finishes providing a straightforward way to personalise the home.
- Driveway parking for up to three vehicles and a generous corner plot; the listing also cites possible extension scope, subject to permissions and feasibility.
Key risks
None recorded.
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