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Garrow Close, Brixham

South West

£175,000

Listed on 22/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
1
Type
Semi Detached
Area
659 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This one-bedroom semi-detached house is set in a tucked-away position within walking distance of Brixham town centre. It is offered with no onward chain, an allocated parking space and a rear garden. The property is described as clean and tidy, with scope for updating to suit a new owner's preferences. The ground floor has an entrance hall and a living room with French doors opening onto the garden, plus understairs storage. The galley-style kitchen is accessed from the living room and is functional, though the listing notes that it would benefit from updating. Heating includes a gas fire in the lounge and electric heating, with a gas hot water system. PVCu double glazing is also stated. Upstairs is a double bedroom and a bathroom, both described as well proportioned. The bathroom, like the kitchen, is identified as a room for modernisation. The mainly level, fenced rear garden includes paved areas and planting, with direct access from the living room. The combination of a compact house, parking and outdoor space provides scope for a modest programme of improvements.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

69out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £175,000, this one-bedroom semi is priced attractively at £266 per sq ft, around 20% below the local average. It’s a tidy, usable home with scope for light cosmetic updating rather than a major overhaul, making the below-average entry price a clear part of its appeal.

The enclosed, usable garden, French doors from the living room and allocated parking add practical value, while the tucked-away setting is within walking distance of Brixham town centre. Older finishes offer room to personalise without an obvious major repair issue in the submitted views.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire below the local average per-square-foot price, leaving scope to add value through considered improvements.
  • Refresh older interior finishes, including the bedroom flooring and bathroom fittings, while keeping the home usable during a light programme.
  • Make the most of the enclosed garden, with direct access from the living room through French doors.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Garrow Close, Brixham
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Paignton Rail Station

    3.8 miles

    Train · Paignton

  • Torquay Rail Station

    5.1 miles

    Train · Torquay

  • Torre Rail Station

    6.0 miles

    Train · Torre

  • Totnes Rail Station

    8.2 miles

    Train · Totnes

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£661
Based on a loan of £131,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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