Water Street, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7

At £45,000 guide, this two-bedroom Wigton house is a hands-on project with a clear chance to put your own stamp on it. The living room and fitted kitchen are in place, while worn bedroom floorboards, dated finishes and a bathroom with extensive flaking or missing wall finish give scope to refresh the interiors. The enclosed paved yard and outhouse add useful outdoor space; the listing also mentions possible parking by removing a yard wall, subject to the correct permission.

The score is 46/100, grade E: the project has appeal, but the overall opportunity is limited, and with no usable floor area, value versus local £/sq ft cannot yet be judged. The £45,000 is a guide price, not a confirmed sale price; bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap. The back boiler is capped due to a leak, so check the implications as part of planning the works.