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Briar Close, Burnham On Sea

South West

£279,950

Listed on 17/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached
Area
936 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking
  • Tenanted

Description

This three-bedroom semi-detached house is set in a cul-de-sac within walking distance of Burnham-on-Sea town centre and seafront. The accommodation includes a front-facing lounge, a kitchen and dining area opening to the rear garden, a separate utility area and a ground-floor WC. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property is offered with no onward chain, and vacant possession is anticipated after the current tenancy ends in November. Outside, there is a front lawn, driveway parking and a garage, with an enclosed rear garden featuring a patio, lawn and established planting. The listing describes the house as liveable but notes that some areas and the garden would benefit from cosmetic attention, leaving scope for a new owner to update the presentation. The generous loft space may offer further potential, subject to planning permission and building regulations. The property has gas central heating, double glazing and an EPC rating of C. The listing states that it is currently let at £1,195 per calendar month, with the tenancy due to end in November. Nearby amenities, King Alfred School, coastal walks and access to the M5 corridor are also noted.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

58out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a liveable three-bedroom semi with a clear, manageable cosmetic canvas: the older kitchen and bathroom finishes, carpets and décor offer scope to personalise, while the usable rooms mean the work can be approached in stages. The driveway, garage and established enclosed garden add practical appeal, and the quiet cul-de-sac is close to the town centre, seafront and local amenities.

At £279,950, the asking price is slightly below the local average per square foot, which is a modest positive for WHOTS. The overall score is still a weaker opportunity: the price is not far enough below the implied local value to leave much headroom after the estimated £5,000–£15,000 of works. The no-chain sale and anticipated vacant possession after the current tenancy ends may suit a buyer planning their next steps.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated kitchen finishes and floor coverings to give the generous kitchen/diner a more current feel.
  • Update the older bathroom finishes and carpets as part of a staged cosmetic improvement.
  • Make the most of the driveway, garage and established garden with routine tidying and improved presentation.

Key risks

None recorded.

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£1,058
Based on a loan of £209,962 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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