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Merlin Way, Covingham, Swindon, SN3

South West

£380,000

Listed on 23/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Area
1274 sqft

Description

This three-bedroom detached house on Merlin Way offers a unique opportunity for renovation in a highly desirable area. The property sits on a generous plot, featuring a large driveway and a detached garage, alongside a substantial rear garden that presents excellent potential for future enhancements. Internally, the home requires updating throughout, allowing buyers to tailor it to their personal tastes. The entrance hall leads to a well-proportioned dining room, perfect for family meals or entertaining guests. The kitchen, with its practical layout and fitted units, provides access to a useful lean-to for additional storage and garden access. The spacious sitting room serves as the heart of the home, with doors opening into a conservatory that overlooks the expansive garden. Upstairs, there are three well-sized bedrooms, including a main double bedroom with ample space for furniture. The family bathroom completes the first floor. The large rear garden is ideal for families and outdoor entertaining, while the detached garage adds further practicality. Properties on Merlin Way are rarely available, making this an exceptional opportunity to acquire a home in a prime location with significant modernisation potential.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This three-bedroom detached house on Merlin Way offers a generous plot and a sought-after location, making it an appealing project for the right buyer. While the interior is dated throughout, this presents an excellent opportunity for modernisation, allowing you to tailor the home to your tastes. The spacious living areas, including a well-proportioned dining room and a conservatory overlooking the substantial rear garden, provide a solid foundation for upgrades.

However, potential buyers should be mindful of the overall renovation costs, which may be significant. The all-in costs, combining the purchase price and renovation estimates, look tight against local benchmarks, suggesting that while the asking price of £380,000 is reasonable at £298/sqf—5.4% below the local average of £315/sqf—the economics may limit the upside. Still, with the added advantage of a large driveway and detached garage, this property stands out as a rewarding project for those willing to invest in its revitalisation.

Key opportunities

  • Generous rear garden ideal for outdoor entertaining and potential extensions
  • Spacious living areas and a practical kitchen layout ready for modernisation
  • Detached garage and large driveway providing ample off-road parking

Key risks

  • Overall dated condition observed throughout the property
  • Potential renovation costs may be significant

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Merlin Way, Covingham, Swindon, SN3
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,436
Based on a loan of £285,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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