Back Lane, Upper Oddington
South West
£999,500
Listed on 21/10/2026
Listed on 21/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
4Type
DetachedArea
2254 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Westbrook is a detached four-bedroom chalet-style house in Upper Oddington, set on a plot of approximately two thirds of an acre with gardens backing onto fields. The accommodation includes two reception rooms, a conservatory, kitchen, two ground-floor bedrooms, an ensuite shower room and a separate bathroom. Upstairs are two further bedrooms, a study or hobby room and a shower room. The property is described as suitable for modernisation, with redevelopment also mentioned subject to the necessary planning consents.
WHOTS analysis
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50out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
Westbrook has a strong setting and plenty of scope for a light, targeted update: the established garden backs onto fields, and the detached double garage includes a substantial workshop/home-office space. The traditional sitting-room and kitchen finishes offer clear cosmetic opportunities, while the visible exterior appears maintained. The listing also mentions demolition and rebuilding as a possible route subject to planning consent, though feasibility is not established.
At £443 per sq ft, the asking price is above the local average of £411, and the purchase price plus the midpoint refurb allowance looks tight against local benchmarks. The fundamentals are strong, but this is a weaker overall opportunity on price and economics, so the project needs careful buying discipline. Limited photo coverage makes the renovation estimate further provisional.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated sitting-room finishes while retaining the stone fireplace and wood-burning stove.
- Update the usable kitchen’s older-style finishes as a focused cosmetic project.
- Make the most of the established garden, field outlook and detached double garage with workshop/home-office space.
Key risks
- Purchase and refurbishment costs look tight against local benchmarks, leaving limited headroom at the asking price.
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