Maylands Road, Bedhampton, Havant, Hampshire, PO9

This detached bungalow in Bedhampton offers a substantial project: the photographed interiors have worn flooring and marked, dated finishes, the kitchen and large timber-panelled bathroom are ready for reworking, and both gardens need clearing and improvement. The former bedroom converted into an accessible bathroom gives scope to rethink the layout, while the listing also mentions a possible rear extension or chalet-style conversion, subject to feasibility and permissions.

The asking price is the main obstacle. At £389/sq ft, it is about 16% above the local average of £335/sq ft, and the £400,000 asking price plus the £65,000–£105,000 refurbishment range leaves costs stretched against the local benchmark for this floor area. That comparison is with current local average value, not a forecast of the finished home's value. Overall, the good location and detached format give the project appeal, but the numbers make this a low-opportunity proposition at the current price.