Darbyshire Close, Bolton, BL1

At £95,000, this three-bedroom semi is priced at about £113 per sq ft, well below the local average of £219 per sq ft—a strong entry point for someone looking to create value. The visible rooms offer a substantial canvas: dated finishes and flooring throughout, a tired kitchen and bathroom, and ceiling staining in several areas all give scope to reshape and modernise the interior. The two reception rooms, garage and mature trees around the property add to its appeal as a project.

The asking price plus the £35,000–£65,000 renovation range indicates a significant job rather than a cosmetic refresh. The brick exterior and roofline look generally intact in the available views, but the ceiling staining deserves investigation as part of planning the works. This is being sold by modern auction: bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.