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Beeches Road, Marlpool, Kidderminster, DY11 5HE

West Midlands

£230,000

Listed on 15/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
747 sqft

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house presents a significant opportunity for renovation in the desirable Marlpool area of Kidderminster. Positioned on Beeches Road, the property is offered with no upward chain and requires extensive refurbishment throughout, making it an ideal blank canvas for developers, investors, or those looking to create their dream home. The traditional layout features a welcoming entrance porch leading into a spacious front lounge with under-stairs storage, and an open-plan kitchen diner at the rear, which opens out to a generous south-westerly facing garden. The first floor comprises three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property also benefits from a driveway providing ample off-road parking and a larger-than-average rear garden, offering excellent potential for extension, subject to necessary planning consents. This property is not just a home but an investment opportunity in a sought-after residential location close to local amenities and transport links.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

32out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This three-bedroom semi-detached house on Beeches Road offers a substantial project for those looking to create a dream home in a desirable area. The property features a traditional layout with a welcoming entrance porch, a front lounge, and an open-plan kitchen diner, all of which have seen better days but present a blank canvas for renovation. The large south-westerly facing garden is a standout feature, offering ample space for extensions or outdoor improvements.

However, the asking price of £230,000 stands at £308/sqf, which is 18.7% above the local average of £259/sqf, making it a dear option in terms of price/value. Coupled with the estimated renovation costs of £30,000, the overall investment of £260,000 stretches beyond local benchmarks for this size of property, creating a challenging economic outlook. While the space and potential character are undeniable, the extensive refurbishment required in multiple rooms may deter some buyers, especially given the visible wear throughout the home.

Key opportunities

  • The spacious layout allows for creative redesigns and modernisation, catering to personal tastes.
  • A large garden offers ample potential for extensions or landscaping, enhancing outdoor living space.
  • With no upward chain, this property is ready for immediate purchase, appealing to investors and owner-occupiers alike.

Key risks

  • Stripped interiors and a £10,000–£50,000 works budget make this a full-gut programme, not a refresh.
  • Purchase plus works may take you to around £260,000 once the asking price and an estimated £30,000 of refurbishment are combined, leaving a gap of around 25% versus area norms for this sqft. Finished value after works is not modelled here.

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Beeches Road, Marlpool, Kidderminster, DY11 5HE
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£869
Based on a loan of £172,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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