Manchester Road, Westhoughton
North West
£250,000
Listed on 26/09/2026
Listed on 26/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
CottageFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This three-bedroom detached cottage is offered for sale with no onward chain and is described as requiring modernisation. The ground floor includes a porch, a large lounge and dining room with exposed ceiling beams, a feature fireplace and an integrated drinks bar, plus a second reception room with patio doors. There is also a fitted kitchen and a separate downstairs WC.
A spiral staircase leads to three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The listing notes original character features, a driveway for off-road parking and a paved rear courtyard. Westhoughton town centre, the railway station and motorway connections are within reach by car or locally, according to the agent. The property is freehold, subject to confirmation by the buyer’s solicitor.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
51out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This detached cottage has a distinctive starting point: a long lounge/diner with exposed beams, a brick fireplace and an existing bar, alongside a second reception room and three stated double bedrooms. The interiors are dated but appear usable, giving a buyer scope to refresh the finishes, update the kitchen and bathroom, and tidy up the paved courtyard while retaining the character features. The visible brick exterior and roof appear broadly intact, though concealed areas cannot be assessed from the photos.
At £250,000, the score is 51/100 (D, Weak Opportunity), with the overall assessment held back by limited information rather than a confirmed price or resale problem. Floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. The renovation range is £38,000–£65,000; the house’s spacious reception areas and character give the project some appeal, but the available figures do not establish its residual value.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated kitchen and bathroom as part of a broader interior update.
- Retain and bring out the beams, brick fireplace and bar while updating carpets and decoration across the reception spaces.
- Improve the worn paved courtyard with a clear-up and considered garden treatment.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Hag Fold Rail Station
1.1 miles
Train · Hag Fold
Daisy Hill Rail Station
1.2 miles
Train · Daisy Hill
Westhoughton Rail Station
1.3 miles
Train · Westhoughton
Lostock Rail Station
1.6 miles
Train · Lostock
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