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Park Avenue, Rushden, NN10

East Midlands

£220,000Guide Price

Listed on 23/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached Bungalow
Area
1040 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden

Description

Offered through the modern method of auction, this three-bedroom 1960s bungalow is set on a large corner plot in Rushden and is being sold for cash buyers only. The listing describes the property as needing updating and notes minor structural damage for inspection. It also states that the home has gas central heating, double glazing, a garage and a conservatory. The accommodation includes an entrance hall, three bedrooms, a family bathroom and a spacious front room that opens into a dining area and kitchen. The kitchen has fitted wall and base units, a gas boiler and access to the conservatory, which leads to the rear garden. One bedroom is reported to have a crack around the window, described as evidence of structural settlement. A loft is accessible from the hall, and the property also has a single garage. The plot is enclosed by mature hedging and fencing, with lawn, established shrubs and access to the garage from Talbot Road. The listing identifies possible extension, conversion or redevelopment options, all subject to local authority planning permission; feasibility has not been established. Rushden town centre amenities are nearby, with Wellingborough station and major road links also noted in the listing. The sale uses the Modern Method of Auction. The listing states that a non-refundable reservation fee of £8,435 including VAT is payable in addition to the agreed purchase price, and that buyers must sign the reservation form and accept the terms before solicitors are instructed. A legal pack is to be made available to interested parties.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

66out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £220,000, this three-bedroom 1960s bungalow is priced at £212/sq ft, around 21.6% below the local average—a clear acquisition advantage. The dated interiors give a buyer scope to refresh the living spaces, replace the old-fashioned kitchen and bathroom finishes, and improve the worn garden paving and outbuildings. A large established garden, garage, conservatory and large loft add to the appeal, while any extension or conversion ideas remain subject to planning and feasibility checks.

The main caution is the reported settlement-related cracking, including around a bedroom window, which merits inspection. The £35,000–£65,000 renovation range puts the purchase plus its midpoint at £270,000, close to the implied current local average value of £280,488; that comparison is not a renovated GDV and excludes fees and stamp duty. Overall, this is a potential opportunity where the below-average entry price and scope to improve are balanced by the structural check and fairly limited margin against the local-average benchmark.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire at £212/sq ft, around 21.6% below the local average, with scope to update the dated interior finishes.
  • Refresh the distinctive old-fashioned kitchen and pink-tiled bathroom, alongside the dated living areas and bedroom finishes.
  • Make better use of the large established corner plot, with garden improvements and possible extension or conversion ideas subject to planning and feasibility.

Key risks

  • The listing reports settlement-related cracking and minor structural damage; arrange an appropriate inspection to establish its extent and remedial requirements.
  • The £35,000–£65,000 renovation range calls for a realistic budget and programme; the purchase plus midpoint is £270,000, close to the implied current local average value.

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£831
Based on a loan of £165,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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