Widdenton View, Lane End, HP14
East of England
£475,000
Listed on 21/10/2026
Listed on 21/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
872 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
Description
This three-bedroom 1950s semi-detached house has two reception rooms, including a front room with a bay window, alongside a kitchen, separate WC and a store room currently used as a utility space. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, a third bedroom, a bathroom and a further separate WC. The property has gas-fired central heating via radiators and is offered with no onward chain.
Outside, there are gardens to the front and rear and a garage. The listing notes potential for a wraparound extension, subject to the necessary planning permissions and consents. The house is described as offering scope for improvement and modernisation.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
42out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This 1950s semi has a useful canvas: two reception rooms, a bay window, a generous-looking garden, garage and scope to refresh dated finishes and clear the overgrown outdoor space. The fitted kitchen looks serviceable and the listing says the bathroom is newly fitted, so the work can focus on redecoration, flooring and the garden rather than a full overhaul. The listing also mentions possible wraparound extension potential, subject to planning and consents.
The main constraint is the price. At £475,000, the asking price is about 15.5% above the local average per square foot, and adding the £9,000–£18,000 refurb range leaves the purchase-plus-works cost stretched against the local benchmark for this floor area. That comparison is with current local average value, not a forecast of the property’s value after renovation, but it makes the entry price hard to overlook.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated reception finishes and older carpets, with localised wall redecoration.
- Clear and improve the generous rear garden, including removing scattered rubble and debris.
- Explore the listing’s wraparound extension potential, subject to planning permission and necessary consents.
Key risks
- At the asking price, the purchase plus the £9,000–£18,000 refurb range sits above the local average-value benchmark for this floor area, leaving limited room for costs or surprises.
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