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Coleridge Grove, Widnes, WA8

North West

£250,000

Listed on 18/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Area
710 sqft

Description

This three-bedroom detached house presents an excellent opportunity for buyers looking to invest in a family home in a desirable area of Widnes. Located on Coleridge Grove, the property is conveniently situated near reputable schools, transport links, and a variety of local amenities. Upon entry, you are greeted by a spacious entrance hall that leads to a generous open-plan lounge and dining area. The living space features patio doors that overlook a large rear garden, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. The kitchen is equipped with ample storage and preparation space, featuring a good range of fitted cupboards and generous worktop areas. On the first floor, the property offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, alongside a family bathroom. While the home would benefit from some updating and modernisation, it provides a fantastic opportunity for the next owner to personalise and transform it into their ideal living space. Externally, the property boasts off-road parking via a driveway at the front, while the expansive rear garden offers an excellent outdoor area for families to enjoy during warmer months. With its detached position, spacious accommodation, and significant potential for improvement, this property is an exciting prospect for those looking to create their dream home.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

29out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This three-bedroom detached home in Widnes presents a spacious layout and a generous garden, ideal for families. While the property is dated and requires updating throughout, it offers a fantastic chance for buyers to inject their own style and transform it into a modern family home. The living area is bright and sociable, with patio doors leading to the impressive rear garden, providing an excellent outdoor space for entertaining.

However, the asking price of £250,000 translates to £352/sqf, which is significantly above the local average of £225/sqf, making it a dear proposition. When combined with the estimated renovation costs ranging from £20,000 to £50,000, the all-in investment could stretch your budget compared to local benchmarks for similar properties. This means that while the home has potential, the economics may not align favorably with the current market, leading to a limited value add. Buyers should consider this carefully when evaluating the opportunity.

Key opportunities

  • Generous garden space perfect for families and entertaining
  • Bright open-plan lounge/diner with potential for modernisation
  • Scope to personalise and modernise throughout to create a family home

Key risks

  • Asking price plus renovation costs may leave all-in costs stretched against local benchmarks for similar properties

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Coleridge Grove, Widnes, WA8
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£944
Based on a loan of £187,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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