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Melton Road, Merstham, RH1

South East

£700,000

Listed on 14/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1514 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This five-bedroom house occupies a generous plot, stated as over a quarter of an acre subject to verification, in a cul-de-sac. The accommodation has been extended and remodelled and includes a hallway, study, living and dining room, kitchen, conservatory, cloakroom and family bathroom. The living and dining space connects with the kitchen and has sliding doors to the garden. The kitchen is described as functional but dated, with storage and work surfaces, while the conservatory has a recently installed roof according to the listing. Upstairs, bedrooms one and two are described as well proportioned, with three further single bedrooms. Two of the rooms are currently separated by a stud partition and could potentially be combined, subject to checking the layout and any relevant requirements. The family bathroom has a bath with shower over and two basins. Outside, the listing describes a large garden with lawn, mature planting, fruit trees, vegetable patches and paths, as well as an outbuilding that requires modernisation. There is a driveway, garage and side access. The property is presented as having scope for further extension, remodelling and upgrading, subject to planning and other necessary checks. The listing also notes access to local schools, transport links, shops and amenities.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

58out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

The standout here is the generous, established garden and the scope to reshape a well-proportioned five-bedroom home. The extended living and dining space already provides a strong base, while the dated finishes leave room for a light cosmetic refresh; the kitchen is usable as it stands, with replacement an optional upgrade. The listing also describes potential to open up the kitchen and living area or extend further, subject to checking feasibility and permissions.

At £700,000, the asking price is about £462 per sq ft, slightly above the local average of £454, so price is not a particular value advantage. The overall score is therefore a weaker opportunity despite strong fundamentals and a manageable interior refresh. The outbuilding looks in notably poorer condition than the main house and warrants close inspection.

Key opportunities

  • Make selective cosmetic improvements across the dated living spaces and bedrooms, with the functional kitchen offering an optional later upgrade.
  • Use the extended living and dining area as a starting point for exploring a more open-plan connection to the kitchen, subject to feasibility.
  • Enjoy and refine the large established garden, with scope to tidy the more wooded sections.

Key risks

  • The garage/outbuilding has worn masonry and a deteriorated-looking roof structure; inspect its condition and establish the repair scope.

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Melton Road, Merstham, RH1
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£2,645
Based on a loan of £525,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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