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Kensal Avenue, BRISTOL

South West

£420,000

Listed on 01/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Terraced
Area
840 sqft

Description

Connells is pleased to present this three-bedroom mid-terraced home located in the heart of Bedminster, offering no onward chain and significant renovation potential. This spacious property features a well-proportioned internal layout, making it an ideal blank canvas for young families or first-time buyers looking to make their mark. The extensive renovation possibilities provide an exciting opportunity to create a personalized living space. Kensal Avenue boasts a prime location, with easy access to St John's Lane and a short journey to Victoria Park, The Victoria Park Pub, and The Rising Sun pub in Windmill Hill. The popular North Street, known for its independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, is also within reach, while central Bristol and Wapping Wharf are just a mile away. This property promises both convenience and potential for those ready to invest in their future.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

40out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This three-bedroom mid-terraced home in Bedminster presents a significant renovation opportunity, offering spacious living areas and a blank canvas for transformation. While the overall condition shows considerable wear and the interiors are dated, this property allows for extensive layout improvements and modernization, making it a fitting choice for families or first-time buyers looking to put their own stamp on a home.

However, the asking price of £420,000, equating to £500/sqf, is 12.8% above the local average of £443/sqf, which makes the price/value ratio limited. The projected all-in costs, including renovation, stretch the economics even further, with an estimated all-in cost of £520,000 against local value benchmarks of around £372,288. This significant discrepancy highlights a potential economic challenge for buyers, as the renovation budget could reach £100,000, requiring careful consideration before proceeding.

Key opportunities

  • Spacious living areas that can be reconfigured to enhance flow and usability.
  • Extensive renovation potential to modernize interiors and improve overall aesthetics.
  • A good location near local amenities and transport links, ideal for families or first-time buyers.

Key risks

  • Stripped interiors and a £80,000–£120,000 works budget make this a full-gut programme, not a refresh.
  • Expect total exposure near £520,000 when purchase and the £100,000 refurb range are added together — around 28% above what similar-sized stock commands locally today; we have not assumed a post-renovation resale figure.

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Kensal Avenue, BRISTOL
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,587
Based on a loan of £315,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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