Howson Road, Warrington, WA2
North West
£170,000
Listed on 22/10/2026
Listed on 22/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
797 sqftDescription
This three-bedroom freehold home is offered with no onward chain and has a ground-floor arrangement with an entrance hall, lounge, separate dining area and kitchen. The kitchen is functional and could be updated, while the first-floor bathroom and the rest of the accommodation also offer scope for improvement. The bedrooms are described as well proportioned and naturally lit, with storage available throughout.
The property has double glazing and gas central heating. It is situated near public transport, schools, shops and leisure facilities, with commuter links also accessible. The house is being marketed as a project for a buyer wishing to refresh the existing accommodation, subject to inspection and their own plans.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
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59out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £170,000, this three-bedroom freehold is priced below the local average at £213/sq ft versus £231/sq ft, giving buyers an appealingly cheaper entry point. The dated decoration, older kitchen finishes and untidy rear patio offer a clear, manageable canvas for cosmetic improvements, while the bathroom appears serviceable and the visible exterior shows no obvious major failure. The asking price plus the £5,500–£12,500 renovation range leaves only a modest margin against the implied current local average value, so the overall opportunity is weaker than the below-average price alone suggests.
Key opportunities
- Acquire below the local average at £213/sq ft versus £231/sq ft.
- Refresh dated wall finishes and older floor finishes across the usable living spaces and bedrooms.
- Clear and improve the rear patio and planting; the enclosed garden, conservatory and sheds add features to assess and potentially make better use of.
Key risks
None recorded.
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