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Purcell Road, Coventry

West Midlands

£195,000

Listed on 29/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
End Of Terrace
Area
989 sqft

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers or investors looking to enter the property market. With no upward chain, the home is conveniently situated near local amenities, Courthouse Green Primary School, and provides easy access to transport links, including the A444 and UHCW via local bus routes. Upon entering, you are welcomed into a spacious entrance hall that leads into a generous living room, which seamlessly connects to a separate dining area. This layout creates a practical space ideal for both relaxation and entertaining. The kitchen is well-sized, featuring ample storage and preparation space. The first floor comprises two good-sized double bedrooms, both equipped with built-in storage, alongside a large single bedroom and a family bathroom. Externally, the property boasts a low-maintenance rear garden, complete with an external WC and two useful store rooms. There is potential to extend the property, subject to necessary planning permissions, with plumbing already in place. The front of the house features a small lawn and a hardstanding area that could accommodate off-road parking, pending relevant permissions. With its practical layout and potential for future improvements, this property represents an ideal first home or investment opportunity.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

66out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This three-bedroom semi-detached home presents a compelling opportunity for first-time buyers or investors looking to add value. Priced at £197/sqf, it is significantly below the local average of £248/sqf, making it an attractive acquisition. The property is being sold with no upward chain, simplifying the buying process, and it boasts a practical layout with potential for modernisation and extension, subject to planning permissions.

While the interiors show signs of wear and are somewhat dated, this simply enhances the scope for improvement. The kitchen is functional but could benefit from an update, and the living spaces offer a blank canvas for personalisation. The overall condition invites a light refurbishment, estimated between £40,000 to £80,000, which could yield a comfortable family home in a great location near amenities and transport links.

Key opportunities

  • Significantly below local average price per square foot, providing a strong acquisition opportunity.
  • Potential for extension with existing plumbing, allowing for future expansion.
  • Light refurbishment scope to enhance value and modernise dated interiors.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Purcell Road, Coventry
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£737
Based on a loan of £146,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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