Herm Road, Poole, BH12
South East
£315,000
Listed on 24/10/2026
Listed on 24/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Detached BungalowArea
783 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Brown & Kay of Westbourne present this two-bedroom detached bungalow in Herm Road, Poole. The accommodation is arranged around an entrance hall and includes a lounge/diner, kitchen and two double bedrooms. The property has driveway parking and a large garden, with the listing noting possible scope to extend or explore a loft conversion, subject to the necessary consents and feasibility checks.
The bungalow is offered with no onward chain and is described as a blank canvas for buyers wishing to update or adapt the space. Shops, schools, transport links and nearby walking areas are noted as accessible from the location. The property is freehold, has mains electricity, gas, water and drainage, and an EPC rating of C.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
41out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
The standout is the canvas: a detached two-bedroom bungalow with driveway parking and a large, established garden, which the listing says offers scope to extend, subject to consents and feasibility. The visible interiors are usable but dated, so there is room to personalise the lounge/diner and refresh finishes; the kitchen and bathroom also offer clear options for updating. The garden and loft possibilities are not confirmed development potential, however, and would need proper investigation.
The main drawback is the price. At £315,000, the asking price is around 15% above the local £/sqf average, and even adding the £5,500–£16,500 renovation range leaves the purchase-plus-refurb cost stretched against the local benchmark for this floor area. That comparison is not a forecast of the value after works, but it makes the current asking price a weak starting point for a value-led project.
Key opportunities
- Large lawned garden with established hedging, offering outdoor space and possible extension scope subject to consents and feasibility.
- Dated but apparently usable interiors provide scope to refresh finishes and personalise the lounge/diner, kitchen and bathroom.
- Detached bungalow with driveway parking and a loft possibility mentioned in the listing, subject to investigation and any required consents.
Key risks
- At the asking price, purchase plus the stated refurb range is stretched against the local benchmark for a property of this floor area.
Unlock the full analysis
Sign up to see the refurb profile, below-market value, yields, and local market trends for this and every other property that has them.
Sign up freeAlready have an account? Sign in
Interested in similar properties?
Create an alert and we'll notify you when similar renovation opportunities are listed.
Finance
Mortgage calculator
Illustrative repayments based on the asking price, not a mortgage offer.
£
£
£
%
%
years
Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%
Current average variable rate is 6.60%
Monthly Repayments
£1,190
Based on a loan of £236,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest
These results are estimates and are only intended as a guide. Make sure you obtain accurate figures from your lender before committing to any mortgage. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage.
Tax
Stamp duty calculator
Indicative tax based on the asking price and the options you select.
Services
Next steps
Explore services to help you with this property purchase.
Get help with this property
Financing, surveys and more – choose a service and we’ll connect you with our trusted partners.
Nearby
Similar properties
Other listings you may want to compare.
