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Harcourt Street, Farnworth, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4

North West

£200,000Guide Price

Listed on 17/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Area
1708 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Offered at auction, this detached three-bedroom property in Farnworth is an individual home dating from the 1800s, with substantial accommodation and several additional spaces. The ground floor includes a lounge, separate dining room and fitted kitchen. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a family bathroom, while the principal bedroom has a vaulted ceiling. A boarded, carpeted attic room with two windows and two cellar rooms, one with a bathroom, provide further space for storage or other uses, subject to suitability and any necessary approvals. Outside, the property has front gardens, a rear yard, a driveway and ample off-road parking. There is also a detached two-storey double garage and workshop, plus a further detached garage. The listing identifies possible scope to improve the house and explore alternative uses, including HMO or outbuilding conversion, subject to the relevant consents and feasibility. The property is in Farnworth, close to local amenities, schools and transport links. It is being sold by the Modern Method of Auction, with a stated 56-day reservation period. Buyers should review the information pack and auction terms, including the non-refundable reservation fee, and check funding and property condition before bidding.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

79out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £200,000, this detached house is priced at about £117/sq ft against a local average of £205/sq ft, making the asking price a strong acquisition point for a renovation project. The 1,708 sq ft property has characterful reception rooms, a vaulted principal bedroom and an attic room, alongside a substantial two-storey double garage/workshop and a further garage. Those spaces offer scope to shape a distinctive home, subject to checking feasibility and any required consents.

The works are substantial rather than cosmetic: the living areas and bedrooms need updating, the main kitchen and first-floor bathroom are dated, and the cellar has extensive staining, damaged surfaces and unfinished areas. The renovation range is £45,000–£85,000, so this is a project for someone prepared to plan and manage a significant programme. The roof is only partly visible and cannot be fully assessed. As this is being sold by auction, bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.

Key opportunities

  • Rework the large, distinct reception rooms and dated finishes to create a more cohesive interior while retaining the house’s period character.
  • Make use of the vaulted principal bedroom and boarded attic room to explore additional usable space, subject to feasibility and approvals.
  • The two-storey double garage/workshop, separate garage and off-road parking offer useful storage, hobby or business space, with any conversion potential to be checked.

Key risks

  • The stained, damaged and unfinished cellar, together with dated finishes across the house, makes the £45,000–£85,000 works range a substantial budget and programme rather than a cosmetic refresh.

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Harcourt Street, Farnworth, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4
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£756
Based on a loan of £150,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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