Dapdune Road, Guildford
South East
£450,000
Listed on 08/10/2026
Listed on 08/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Semi DetachedArea
934 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
This two-bedroom semi-detached house in Guildford is described as requiring modernisation. The ground floor has separate living and dining rooms, a rear kitchen with access to the garden, and a cellar currently used for storage. Upstairs are two double bedrooms and a bathroom.
The listing identifies possible scope for a loft conversion, side-return extension or basement conversion, subject to planning, building regulations and other necessary consents. Outside, the rear garden has a southerly aspect. Guildford town centre and the mainline station are within walking distance, with the River Wey, Dapdune Wharf, shops, restaurants and leisure facilities nearby.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
49out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £450,000, this two-bedroom semi is priced below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a genuine opportunity to acquire in an established Guildford location. Separate living and dining rooms, a cellar and an enclosed south-facing garden give the project useful character and scope. The interiors need a substantial overhaul, with peeling and damaged finishes across several rooms, worn floors, staining in places, and a tired kitchen and bathroom. The all-in economics nevertheless look tight against local benchmarks, so the below-average entry price does not by itself make this an easy-margin project.
The listing also points to possible loft, side-return and cellar conversion work, subject to feasibility and consents. These could let an owner reshape or add accommodation, but should be treated as possibilities rather than assured value.
Key opportunities
- Rework the separate living and dining rooms to suit modern use while retaining the house’s distinct reception spaces.
- A cellar, loft and side-return are identified as possible routes to add or reshape accommodation, subject to feasibility and consents.
- The enclosed south-facing garden offers scope for improvement, and the asking price is below the local average per square foot.
Key risks
- Widespread peeling, damaged wall finishes, worn floors and staining in places point to a substantial multi-room programme; plan for a heavy interior rebuild rather than a cosmetic refresh.
- Purchase and works costs look tight against local benchmarks, limiting the apparent margin despite the below-average asking price.
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Transport
Nearest stations
London Road (Guildford) Rail Station
0.4 miles
Train · Guildford
Guildford Rail Station
0.5 miles
Train · Guildford
Shalford (Surrey) Rail Station
1.9 miles
Train · Shalford
Chilworth Rail Station
2.8 miles
Train · Chilworth
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