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Oakwood Close, Stevenage, SG2

East of England

£700,000

Listed on 06/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Area
2068 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Offered chain free, this extended home in the Loves Wood area of South Stevenage has four bedrooms, several reception and work-from-home spaces, and a further large room accessed by a secondary staircase. The layout includes an entrance porch, dining room, lounge, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, ground-floor WC and office/sunroom. The lounge has French doors, tiled flooring and underfloor heating, while the kitchen has fitted units, a double oven, gas hob, extractor, integrated dishwasher and fridge. The utility room provides additional storage and a butler sink. Upstairs are four bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate shower room. The additional room has four Velux windows and a side window, and is described as suitable for use as a bedroom, snug or studio. The loft is boarded and has lighting, a rear window and access by a hatch and pull-down ladder. Further changes, including a loft conversion, would be subject to the necessary consents and feasibility checks. Outside, the property has a front garden, driveway parking for two cars and an integral garage with power and lighting. The rear garden includes a lawn, planted borders, patio areas and an allotment space. Local shops, schools and a supermarket are within the distances stated in the listing, with Stevenage town centre and railway station also nearby.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

73out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £700,000, this four-bedroom detached home is priced at about £338/sq ft, around 16% below the local average—a clear opportunity to acquire a substantial house at a relative discount. The £7,000–£16,000 renovation range points to a light, style-led refresh rather than a major overhaul; most photographed spaces look usable, while the kitchen and main bathroom offer scope for a more contemporary finish.

There is plenty to work with: extended living space, a separate utility, office/sunroom, garage and a maintained garden. The unfinished loft room is an additional blank canvas, though its completion and compliance status should be checked. Overall, the numbers and the house’s adaptable layout make this a good opportunity for buyers seeking a manageable project.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire 2,068 sq ft at around 16% below the local average £/sq ft.
  • Refresh the dated kitchen and main bathroom while keeping the existing usable layout and fittings where suitable.
  • Develop the unfinished loft room as a potential extra bedroom, snug or studio, subject to checking completion and compliance.

Key risks

None recorded.

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£2,645
Based on a loan of £525,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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