Croftson Avenue, Ormskirk, L39
North West
£180,000Guide Price
Listed on 23/09/2026
Listed on 23/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
1304 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
Description
Offered at auction, this three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ormskirk is described as requiring substantial modernisation. The ground floor has two reception areas, including a front room with a bay window, a kitchen and a large conservatory with access to the rear garden. The existing layout may offer scope for reconfiguration, subject to the necessary checks and permissions.
Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom has fitted storage, and loft space is available for storage. Outside, the property has a generous rear garden and a detached garage or outbuilding. The garden needs landscaping, while the accommodation provides a starting point for a wider refurbishment. Viewings are by appointment, and the sale is by transparent online auction with a legal pack available on request.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
75out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £180,000, this is a notably low asking price for the area: £138 per sq ft versus a local average of £258, making the price a clear acquisition opportunity. The generous proportions, multiple reception areas, conservatory and large rear garden give the project plenty to work with, while the detached outbuilding adds useful flexibility. The sale is by auction, so bidding can take the hammer above the guide and the eventual price may not stay this cheap.
This is a substantial transformation rather than a cosmetic update. The kitchen has extensive ceiling damage that needs investigation, finishes are dated across several rooms, and the garden is heavily overgrown. For a buyer ready to rework the interiors and bring the outdoor space back to life, there is a strong blank canvas here; the visible exterior gives no clear sign of major structural failure, though the conservatory and outbuilding warrant closer inspection.
Key opportunities
- Rework the multiple reception areas to suit modern living, with the listing suggesting a possible altered reception arrangement subject to feasibility and permissions.
- Turn the conservatory and generous rear garden into a more appealing extension of the living space, clearing the overgrowth and landscaping the grounds.
- Make a substantial interior transformation, including updating the kitchen and bathroom, refreshing finishes and flooring, and investigating the loft and detached outbuilding for practical use.
Key risks
- The kitchen has extensive visible ceiling damage and unfinished ceiling edges are also shown; investigate the cause and scope before committing to the programme.
- Stripped-back potential aside, this is a heavy, multi-area job: plan time and budget for rebuilding and updating interiors, making good damaged finishes, and clearing the garden rather than a cosmetic refresh.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Ormskirk Rail Station
0.3 miles
Train · Ormskirk
Aughton Park Rail Station
1.5 miles
Train · Aughton Park
Burscough Junction Rail Station
2.3 miles
Train · Burscough
Town Green Rail Station
2.4 miles
Train · Town Green
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