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Old Kiln Road, Poole, Dorset, BH16

South East

£295,000

Listed on 17/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Terraced
Area
889 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden

Description

A three-bedroom terraced house in Upton, Poole, offered with no forward chain and requiring some modernisation. The ground floor includes an entrance hall, a lounge and dining area, a separate kitchen with a door to the rear garden, and a WC. Upstairs are three bedrooms and the family bathroom. The property has gas central heating and uPVC double glazing. Outside, there is a shingled front garden with possible scope for off-road parking, subject to a dropped kerb, and an enclosed rear garden. A garage is also included in a nearby block. Upton Country Park and local amenities are within walking distance.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

62out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £295,000, this three-bedroom terrace is priced at £332/sq ft, around 10% below the local average—a useful entry point for a buyer looking to add value. The interior is generally intact but dated, giving scope to refresh the kitchen, carpets and finishes, while the bathroom already appears serviceable. The enclosed garden is a welcome usable feature, and there is no obvious major structural or roof issue in the photos.

The estimated works are light, at £11,000–£22,000. At the midpoint, purchase plus renovation comes to £311,500 before stamp duty and fees, against an implied current local-average value of £327,952; that is a 5.3% margin, not a renovated GDV. The no-forward-chain sale and Upton location near Upton Country Park add to the appeal, though the overall opportunity remains moderate rather than a clear-cut bargain.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated kitchen, carpets and interior finishes to give the house a more contemporary feel.
  • Make use of the enclosed, maintained rear garden as an attractive outdoor space.
  • Explore the front garden’s potential for off-road parking, subject to a dropped kerb.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,114
Based on a loan of £221,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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