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Dumfries Street, Barrow-in-furness, LA14 2DA

North West

£69,950

Listed on 13/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Terraced
Area
836 sqft

Description

This forecourt-fronted terraced house presents a significant renovation opportunity, ideally suited for cash buyers due to the extensive works required throughout. The property features an entrance hallway leading to two reception rooms, including a bay-fronted lounge and a separate dining room. The good-sized kitchen, which provides access to a walled rear yard, is currently non-functional, necessitating immediate attention. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms and a spacious bathroom that also requires comprehensive refurbishment. The home benefits from a gas-fired central heating system and double glazing, alongside the advantage of no upper chain. This property offers a blank canvas for those looking to personalize their living space to meet their requirements.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

51out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This forecourt-fronted terraced home offers an exceptional entry point into the market, with an asking price of £69,950 translating to just £84/sqf, significantly below the local average of £154/sqf. This affordability presents a strong opportunity for buyers looking to acquire a property ripe for renovation. The substantial potential to personalise the layout and updates to the two bedrooms, living areas, and the overall design is appealing for those with vision.

However, the condition of the property is a significant consideration. Extensive wear and damage are evident throughout, with particularly poor conditions in the kitchen and bathroom, both requiring complete renovations. Additionally, the overall scope of works is heavy, with an estimated refurbishment budget ranging from £70,000 to £120,000 needed to bring this home up to standard. The asking price combined with renovation costs leaves the all-in expenditure stretched against local benchmarks, which is a crucial aspect for any potential investor to keep in mind.

Key opportunities

  • The property allows for a complete refurbishment, enabling buyers to create a modern and personalised living space.
  • The spacious layout provides an excellent canvas for reconfiguring the interior, particularly in the living areas and bedrooms.
  • The location is advantageous, being close to local amenities, making it attractive for future resale after improvements.

Key risks

  • Stripped interiors and a £70,000–£120,000 works budget make this a full-gut programme, not a refresh.
  • All-in spend is likely to land near £164,950 once the asking price and an estimated £95,000 of refurbishment are combined, leaving a gap of around 22% versus area norms for this sqft, so margin after refurbishment is unproven.

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Dumfries Street, Barrow-in-furness, LA14 2DA
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£264
Based on a loan of £52,462 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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