Eastcott Hill, Swindon
South West
£170,000
Listed on 22/09/2026
Listed on 22/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
End Of TerraceArea
670 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
This two-bedroom semi-detached house is in Swindon town centre and is described as requiring updating throughout. The accommodation includes a living room, a separate dining room, a kitchen and two double bedrooms, offering scope for a buyer to refresh the existing layout and finishes.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
50out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This two-bedroom semi in central Swindon has a clear medium-scale project to take on: the photographed rooms are usable but dated, with older decoration and flooring, while the overgrown garden offers scope for a fresh layout and landscaping. The asking price of £170,000 is about 5.6% below the local average per square foot, which is a positive starting point for a buyer looking to put their own stamp on the property.
The main reservation is the economics: once purchase and works are considered, the numbers look tight against local benchmarks, so the project needs careful budgeting. Its central position, separate living and dining spaces, and the roof appearing broadly intact in the available views give it some appeal as a renovation opportunity.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated decoration and flooring across the photographed living areas and bedrooms.
- The separate living and dining spaces provide a useful layout to work with.
- Clear the overgrown planting and improve the weathered decking to make better use of the private rear garden.
Key risks
- Low-level marking and discolouration are visible on the exterior; the cause is unclear from the available views.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Swindon Rail Station
0.7 miles
Train · Swindon
Kemble Rail Station
13.3 miles
Train · Kemble
Bedwyn Rail Station
14.6 miles
Train · Bedwyn
Pewsey Rail Station
14.8 miles
Train · Pewsey
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£642
Based on a loan of £127,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest
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