Severn Avenue, Greenmeadow, Swindon
South West
£260,000
Listed on 17/10/2026
Listed on 17/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi Detached BungalowArea
780 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Chappells are marketing this three-bedroom Bradley-built semi-detached bungalow in Greenmeadow. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, kitchen/diner, lounge, bathroom and three bedrooms. Gas central heating and double glazing are stated throughout.
At the rear, the garden is described as approximately 80 feet long, with lawn, a patio and several sheds or outbuildings, as well as a garage. Side access leads to the front, where a generous driveway is said to provide parking for three cars. The listing notes that an extension may be possible, subject to the necessary consents.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
42out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This is a light-refresh project with a useful canvas: the visible interiors are generally usable but dated, while the long garden, patio, garage and driveway parking for three cars give the property practical appeal. Redecoration, updated flooring and garden improvements could make a clear difference, and the visible roof and exterior appear broadly intact. The listing also mentions potential to extend, subject to consents, though feasibility is not evidenced.
The price is the main constraint: at £333/sqf, the asking price is above the local £297/sqf average. With the £8,000–£18,000 refurb range, the purchase plus midpoint works cost is around £273,000, stretched against the local benchmark for this floor area. That comparison is with current local average value, not a forecast of the value after renovation, so the project’s appeal depends on what improvements can achieve beyond that benchmark.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated visible living spaces and bedrooms with redecoration and new flooring.
- Improve the long garden, patio and tired lawn, and assess how best to use the weathered sheds and outbuildings.
- Make use of the garage and driveway parking for three cars; the listing also notes possible extension potential subject to consents.
Key risks
- At the asking price, adding the refurbishment midpoint puts purchase and works costs around £273,000, stretched against the local average benchmark for this floor area.
- All-in spend is likely to land near £273,000 when purchase and the £13,000 refurb range are added together, leaving a gap of around 15% versus area norms for this sqft; post-works value sits outside our data.
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