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Aversley Road, Sawtry, Cambridgeshire.

East of England

£280,000

Listed on 25/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached Bungalow
Area
830 sqft

Description

This charming detached house is located on a desirable corner plot in Sawtry, offering the potential for a fantastic family home. The property features a welcoming front garden and a side driveway that provides ample off-road parking leading to a single garage equipped with power and lighting. A useful shed with power is also included, ideal for a workshop or storage. Inside, the accommodation is well-proportioned and includes a spacious living room with a feature fireplace, a kitchen that offers enough space for a dining table, and three bedrooms—two doubles and one single. A shower room completes the interior layout. While the house would benefit from some modernisation, it presents an excellent opportunity for buyers to create a home tailored to their tastes. Situated in a quiet area, the property is within easy walking distance of local amenities and offers superb road links via the nearby A1, making commuting straightforward.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

46out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This detached bungalow offers a solid foundation for a renovation project, situated in a desirable corner plot in Sawtry. The property features dated interiors throughout, including a worn living room and kitchen that present an opportunity for modernization tailored to personal tastes. The three bedrooms, while functional, show signs of wear, and the shower room could benefit from an update. With ample off-road parking and a single garage, the home is well-equipped for convenience.

However, while the asking price of £280,000 appears attractive at £337/sqf compared to the local average of £329/sqf, the overall economics are less favorable. The all-in cost, factoring in the renovation budget, stretches the investment beyond local value benchmarks for similar properties, indicating a potential loss of equity. This may impact the financial feasibility of the project despite the appealing location and layout.

Key opportunities

  • Well-proportioned accommodation with scope for modernisation to create a tailored home.
  • Ample off-road parking and a garage, enhancing convenience and potential value.
  • Quiet corner plot with beautiful countryside walks nearby.

Key risks

  • The total investment, including the purchase price and renovation budget, exceeds local value benchmarks for this floor area, which may limit potential equity growth.
  • Budget around £317,500 when purchase and the £37,500 refurb range are added together, leaving a gap of around 14% versus area norms for this sqft; post-works value sits outside our data.

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Aversley Road, Sawtry, Cambridgeshire.
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,058
Based on a loan of £210,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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