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Newick Lane, Mayfield, TN20

South East

£375,000

Listed on 09/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1056 sqft

Description

Jubilee Cottage presents an exciting renovation opportunity, perfect for those looking to create a charming home. This semi-detached property features a substantial garden, alongside a single carport and driveway accommodating two vehicles. Accessed via steps from the driveway, the cottage is surrounded by trees and shrubs, offering a tranquil setting. The front door opens into a hallway with an understairs coat cupboard leading to various downstairs rooms. The kitchen/breakfast room is spacious and offers the potential for a delightful country kitchen or modern design. It includes ample cabinet storage, a dishwasher, cooker, and sink, with a window overlooking the rear garden. A door leads directly to the garden, enhancing the indoor-outdoor flow. The sitting room boasts high ceilings and a brick fireplace, with windows at both the front and rear, plus a door accessing a wooden decked platform that provides lovely views of the garden below. The downstairs WC is conveniently located off the hallway, featuring a WC, sink, and plumbing for a washing machine. The dining area is bright and airy, with a door leading to the garden and a window connecting it to the kitchen, ensuring plenty of natural light. The study is another welcoming space, featuring a full aspect window and an additional door to the garden. Upstairs, the landing provides access to all three bedrooms and the family bathroom. The main bedroom includes a dressing area with built-in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom featuring a shower, WC, sink, and storage cupboard. Bedrooms two and three are well-sized, with bedroom two offering built-in wardrobes and bedroom three overlooking the rear garden. The family bathroom includes a boiler, WC, sink, bath with shower over, and partially tiled walls, with a window providing light and ventilation. The external features of Jubilee Cottage are particularly appealing, with a tiered garden accessible from multiple rooms. Steps lead down to a lawn area complete with shed, mature shrubs, and trees. A pergola invites you to explore further sections of the garden adorned with apple trees and woodland. Situated on the outskirts of Mayfield, the property benefits from local amenities including shops, cafes, schools, and recreational facilities. With excellent transport links to nearby towns and cities, this property offers both convenience and potential for transformation.

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

Jubilee Cottage presents a compelling opportunity for those looking to acquire a property at a below-average asking price of £375,000, which is £355/sqf compared to the local average of £408/sqf. This pricing allows for some financial wiggle room as you consider the extensive renovation needed to transform this dated semi-detached house into a delightful home. The property boasts generous garden space and a variety of rooms that can be reimagined to suit modern living standards, including a spacious kitchen/breakfast room that could become a stunning country kitchen.

However, the renovation scale is significant, with estimated works ranging from £100,000 to £200,000. This project will require a full gut renovation, as the interiors across multiple rooms show signs of wear and need updating. The overall condition is reflected in the low economic score, as the combined costs of purchase and renovation stretch the potential return against local benchmarks. While there is undeniable potential to create value, prospective buyers must be mindful of the financial implications of this substantial project.

The project numbers deserve scrutiny: once you include an estimated £150,000 of works on top of the asking price, spend approaches £525,000 — roughly 18% above what comparable floor area achieves locally in current condition. Hence the weak economics component — a proxy for today's market, not post-refurbishment GDV.

Key opportunities

  • Ample garden space that can be landscaped and transformed into an outdoor oasis.
  • Spacious kitchen/breakfast area that offers potential for a modern redesign.
  • High ceilings and a brick fireplace in the sitting room add character and charm, perfect for creating an inviting living area.

Key risks

  • Stripped interiors and a £100,000–£200,000 works budget make this a full-gut programme, not a refresh.
  • Budget around £525,000 once the asking price and an estimated £150,000 of refurbishment are combined, leaving a gap of around 18% versus area norms for this sqft, so margin after refurbishment is unproven.

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Based on a loan of £281,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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