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Finkle Lane, Whittlesey, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7

East of England

£190,000

Listed on 17/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Area
1270 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Edward Stuart Estate Agents are marketing this detached three-bedroom cottage in Whittlesey, with no onward chain. The accommodation is stated to extend to over 1,200 sq. ft. and includes two reception rooms, a kitchen and a conservatory on the ground floor. Upstairs are three bedrooms, two with en-suite facilities, as well as a bathroom. Outside, the property has a garden and off-road parking. The listing describes the house as requiring modernisation, offering scope for a buyer to update the interiors to their own requirements. Whittlesey has local shops, schools, pubs and transport links, with Peterborough within reach.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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73out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £190,000, this detached cottage is priced at about £150/sq ft against a local average of £276, making the asking price a standout opportunity for a buyer looking to acquire space below the local rate. The three-bedroom layout offers two reception rooms, a conservatory, parking and a garden, with two en-suites adding useful flexibility.

The interior is a clear canvas: dated finishes and worn carpets across several rooms, older kitchen and bathroom fittings, and visible wall damage provide scope to reshape and refresh the home. The garden could also benefit from attention. The estimated renovation range is £40,000–£65,000; the score is strong overall, though the location component is more moderate. The listing gives a guide of £190,000–£200,000, and bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire a detached home at a substantial discount to the local average £/sq ft.
  • Refresh the dated interiors, including the kitchen and bathroom finishes, and make good the visible wall damage.
  • Improve the paved garden and untended planting while making use of the conservatory, parking and two en-suites.

Key risks

  • Visible wall damage needs inspection to establish its cause and the appropriate repair.
  • The £40,000–£65,000 renovation range calls for a considered budget and programme, particularly if updating finishes across several rooms.

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Location

Finkle Lane, Whittlesey, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£718
Based on a loan of £142,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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