Lea Cottages, Doncaster Road, Whitley, Goole
Yorkshire
£135,000
Listed on 15/10/2026
Listed on 15/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
CottageArea
678 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
This two-bedroom detached cottage in Whitley is offered with no onward chain and has a compact layout comprising a living room, kitchen, rear entrance hall, two bedrooms and a shower room. The living room retains exposed beams, while the kitchen has fitted units and integrated cooking appliances. Both bedrooms have fitted carpets, and the main bedroom includes a walk-in wardrobe.
The enclosed rear yard is mainly gravelled and includes an outbuilding for storage. The property is described as having an air source heat pump and solar panels, installed in October and November 2025. The listing also notes access to the M62 and nearby towns, alongside village amenities and countryside walks. The cottage offers scope for a buyer to update the interiors and outdoor space to suit their needs.
WHOTS analysis
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61out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £135,000, this two-bedroom village cottage is priced 14.1% below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. Its character beams and fireplace recess give the living room a distinctive starting point, while the solar panels and recently installed air source heat pump add modern features.
The project looks light: dated finishes and used carpets offer scope for cosmetic updating, and clearing the overgrown rear yard would make better use of the enclosed outdoor space. The kitchen and shower room fittings appear usable, so the work can focus on personalising the cottage rather than a major refit. The £6,000–£14,000 renovation range puts the purchase plus midpoint works at £145,000, against an implied local-average value of £157,127; that comparison is not a renovated GDV and excludes fees and stamp duty.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated decoration and fitted carpets to bring out the living room’s exposed beams and fireplace recess.
- Clear and tidy the enclosed rear yard, improving its usable outdoor space and worn boundary finishes.
- Acquire at an asking price 14.1% below the local average per square foot, with solar panels and a recently installed air source heat pump already in place.
Key risks
None recorded.
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