Arran Avenue, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1
West Midlands
£130,000
Listed on 27/09/2026
Listed on 27/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Semi DetachedArea
718 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
This two-bedroom semi-detached house presents a promising opportunity for renovation in the desirable Shadsworth area of Blackburn. Set on a generous plot, the property is ideal for buyers looking to update and personalize their living space. The accommodation includes a spacious living room, a kitchen that requires refurbishment, two well-proportioned bedrooms, and a bathroom. There is also potential to reconfigure the first floor to create a third bedroom, subject to necessary permissions.
The exterior features established gardens that offer ample outdoor space, perfect for gardening enthusiasts or those looking to enhance the property further. Conveniently located near local schools and amenities, the home provides easy access to the M65 motorway network, making it suitable for commuters. With considerable scope to add value, this property is an excellent opportunity for those aiming to create their ideal family home.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
45out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
The asking price is broadly in line with local value per square foot, and the strongest feature is the generous, established garden, with lawn, mature planting and paved seating areas. Inside, the living room, bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom offer a clear canvas for updating; the listing also suggests a possible first-floor reconfiguration to create a third bedroom, subject to feasibility and approvals.
The overall opportunity is limited by the numbers: adding the £26,000–£48,000 refurbishment range to the £140,000 asking price puts the indicative spend at roughly £166,000–£188,000, stretched against the local benchmark for a home of this size. That benchmark is not a forecast of renovated value, so the project needs careful budgeting and a realistic view of what improvements could achieve.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated living room, bedrooms and flooring to create a more contemporary interior.
- Replace or refurbish the dated kitchen, with scope to tailor the fittings and finishes.
- Make the most of the established garden, with selective attention to aged paving and boundaries; explore the suggested third-bedroom reconfiguration subject to feasibility and approvals.
Key risks
- The £140,000 asking price plus the £26,000–£48,000 renovation range leaves the indicative project spend stretched against the local benchmark for a 718 sq ft home; this is not a post-works value forecast.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Blackburn Rail Station
1.5 miles
Train · Blackburn
Rishton Rail Station
2.1 miles
Train · Rishton
Mill Hill (Lancs) Rail Station
2.3 miles
Train · Mill Hill
Church & Oswaldtwistle Rail Station
2.4 miles
Train · Church
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Pricing
Price history
-7.1% since listed
£130,000£10,000(-7.1%)
29/10/2026£140,000Initial listing
27/09/2026Services
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