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Knab Road, Carterknowle, S7

Yorkshire

£385,000

Listed on 15/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1104 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house offers 1,104 sq ft of accommodation over two floors, with a lounge and a separate open-plan kitchen and dining area on the ground floor. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property is described as having been finished to a high standard by the current owners. The rear garden is private and enjoys open views, while the front driveway provides off-road parking and the attached garage offers additional parking or storage. The listing notes scope for rear, side or loft extensions, subject to the necessary consents and checks. Local shops, cafes and eateries are within walking distance, and the property is stated to be within the catchment of several schools. The home is marketed by Whitehornes, Banner Cross, and has an EPC rating of D.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

41out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a liveable, well-kept three-bedroom semi with a particularly appealing combination of a private garden, driveway and attached garage. The lounge and dining area are the clearest canvas for change: repainting the bold turquoise walls and updating decorative choices could give the living spaces a more neutral feel, while the existing kitchen and bathroom look clean and usable. The listing also mentions scope for rear, side or loft extension, subject to planning permission and feasibility.

Worth weighing the all-in picture: combining the asking price with refurbishment of around £5,000 lifts all-in commitment to about £390,000 — around 17% above what similar-sized stock commands locally today. So the headline score reflects limited headroom, not a judgement on the house as a project.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the turquoise lounge and dining-area décor to create a more neutral finish without needing a major visible overhaul.
  • Make use of the private, established garden, driveway and attached garage as practical family features.
  • Explore the stated rear, side or loft extension potential, subject to planning permission and a proper feasibility check.

Key risks

  • At the asking price, adding the indicated refurb budget leaves the purchase and works cost stretched against local benchmarks for a home of this floor area.
  • Expect total exposure near £390,000 when purchase and the £5,000 refurb range are added together, about 17% ahead of typical local benchmarks for this size; post-works value sits outside our data.

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Knab Road, Carterknowle, S7
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,454
Based on a loan of £288,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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