85 Torsway Avenue, Lancashire, FY3 8JZ
North West
£75,000Guide Price
Listed on 16/10/2026
Listed on 16/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedFeatures
- Garden
Description
Offered at auction, this three-bedroom semi-detached house has a ground-floor lounge and kitchen, with a separate living and dining room, plus three bedrooms and a bathroom/WC upstairs. The property measures approximately 70 sq m (753 sq ft) and is described as requiring modernisation. Front and rear gardens are included, with on-street parking. The house is around one mile north-east of Blackpool town centre, close to Kingscote Park, with local bus and tram links and rail services available in the town.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
61out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £75,000, this three-bedroom semi is priced well below the local £/sq ft benchmark, making it a cheap entry point for a buyer looking to create value. The layout, front and rear gardens, and older interior finishes give the project plenty of scope: the kitchen and bathroom are ready for updating, while the living spaces and bedrooms offer room to refresh decoration and flooring. The rear garden also needs a substantial clear-out and tidy-up. The exterior looks broadly intact in the available views, though the rear masonry is patched and weathered.
This is a full-project proposition rather than a cosmetic refresh, and the numbers need careful budgeting: purchase plus the renovation midpoint comes to £125,000, which looks tight against local benchmarks before fees or other costs. The auction guide is low relative to local £/sq ft, but bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.
Key opportunities
- Use the three-bedroom layout and separate living spaces as a canvas for a coordinated interior update.
- Replace the dated kitchen cabinetry and finishes, and modernise the distinctive older bathroom suite and dark tiling.
- Clear and rework the overgrown front and rear gardens, including addressing worn fencing and garden structures.
Key risks
- Worn finishes, localised damage and staining across several rooms, plus a heavily overgrown rear garden, make this a substantial budget-and-programme project rather than a cosmetic refresh; the renovation range is £35,000–£65,000.
- Purchase plus the renovation midpoint looks tight against local benchmarks before fees or other costs.
Unlock the full analysis
Sign up to see the refurb profile, below-market value, yields, and local market trends for this and every other property that has them.
Sign up freeAlready have an account? Sign in
Interested in similar properties?
Create an alert and we'll notify you when similar renovation opportunities are listed.
Finance
Mortgage calculator
Illustrative repayments based on the asking price, not a mortgage offer.
£
£
£
%
%
years
Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%
Current average variable rate is 6.60%
Monthly Repayments
£283
Based on a loan of £56,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest
These results are estimates and are only intended as a guide. Make sure you obtain accurate figures from your lender before committing to any mortgage. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage.
Tax
Stamp duty calculator
Indicative tax based on the asking price and the options you select.
Services
Next steps
Explore services to help you with this property purchase.
Get help with this property
Financing, surveys and more – choose a service and we’ll connect you with our trusted partners.
Nearby
Similar properties
Other listings you may want to compare.
