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Parkway, Bridgwater, TA6

South West

£149,950

Listed on 04/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
829 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached former local authority home in the Sydenham area of Bridgwater is offered to cash buyers only. The property is of prefabricated reinforced concrete construction, described as non-mortgageable, and is in need of updating. The accommodation includes two reception rooms, a fitted kitchen and a long lean-to providing storage and a WC. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside, there is a gated front entrance, side driveway, detached garage and a generous rear garden. Nearby amenities include local shops and primary and secondary schools. Bridgwater College is within easy reach, and the town centre is just over a mile away. The property is presented as an opportunity for further improvement, subject to investigation of its construction and condition.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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71out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £149,950, this three-bedroom semi is priced around 33% below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. The dated interiors offer scope to update finishes, flooring and fittings, while the generous rear garden, driveway and detached garage add useful features to the project. The asking price plus the stated £40,000–£70,000 renovation range gives a simple purchase-and-works total of £189,950–£219,950, before fees and other costs.

The main constraint is the stated non-standard reinforced-concrete construction, which the listing says is considered non-mortgageable and means cash buyers only. There is visible discolouration low on a wall, but no obvious major structural or roof failure in the submitted views; the construction type and any associated condition issues warrant careful checks before proceeding.

Key opportunities

  • Update the dated interiors, including the kitchen and bathroom, and refresh worn flooring and finishes across several rooms.
  • Improve the dry, untended rear garden, with scope to make better use of its generous size.
  • Acquire below the local average per square foot while retaining the benefit of a driveway and detached garage.

Key risks

  • The stated non-standard reinforced-concrete construction is considered non-mortgageable, restricting the buyer pool to cash purchasers.
  • Discolouration is visible low on a wall; investigate the cause and check for any related repair needs.

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£566
Based on a loan of £112,462 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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