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Sycamore Avenue, Wigan

Yorkshire

£145,000

Listed on 22/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
818 sqft

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house on Sycamore Avenue offers a promising opportunity for renovation in the desirable Beech Hill area of Wigan. The property requires refurbishment throughout, allowing potential buyers to modernize and personalize the space to their liking. Conveniently located, it is close to local shops, amenities, and excellent public transport links. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to countryside walks around Standish Wood Lane. Internally, the home features an entrance hallway that leads into a spacious living room, complete with a feature fireplace. The separate kitchen at the rear provides direct access to the garden, enhancing outdoor connectivity. Upstairs, you will find three well-proportioned bedrooms along with a family bathroom, offering ample space for comfortable living. Externally, the property sits on a generous plot with a large garden and gated frontage, providing significant outdoor space. The rear garden is particularly spacious, presenting considerable potential for landscaping and improvement. Overall, this property represents an excellent chance for those looking to invest in a home that they can refurbish and make their own.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

58out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This three-bedroom semi-detached house on Sycamore Avenue offers a compelling opportunity for buyers looking to invest in a refurbishment project. The asking price of £145,000 is attractively priced at £177/sqf, which is significantly below the local average of £234/sqf, making it a strong entry point for renovation. While the interior shows signs of age and will require extensive work, this presents a blank canvas for potential buyers to modernise to their own taste. The living room, kitchen, and bathroom all reflect dated decor, but with vision and effort, these spaces could be transformed into modern family-friendly areas.

The property's generous outdoor space adds further appeal, providing ample room for landscaping and enhancing the overall living experience. Located in the desirable Beech Hill area of Wigan, with convenient access to local shops and excellent transport links, this home is set in a location that supports both lifestyle and investment potential. Despite the need for refurbishment, the combination of a low entry price and a good-sized plot makes this a noteworthy opportunity for those willing to take on a renovation project.

Key opportunities

  • Significantly below local average price per square foot, presenting a value acquisition opportunity.
  • Generous outdoor space that offers potential for landscaping and improvement.
  • Good proportions in bedrooms providing scope to create comfortable family accommodation.

Key risks

None recorded.

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£548
Based on a loan of £108,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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