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35 Darley Grove, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire BL4 7RZ

North West

£125,000Guide Price

Listed on 24/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden

Description

Offered at auction, this vacant three-bedroom semi-detached house is arranged over two floors and is described as requiring modernisation. The ground floor comprises a lounge, dining room, kitchen and conservatory, with three bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate WC upstairs. A rear garden and garage are also included. The property is on Darley Grove, close to local amenities on Market Street, King Street and Albert Road. Farnworth railway station and several nearby country parks provide local transport and recreation options. Viewings, the legal pack and bidding registration are available through Savills Auctions.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a light, cosmetic project with a useful three-bedroom layout, separate lounge and dining room, conservatory, garage and rear garden. The kitchen looks comparatively modern and intact, leaving scope to focus on freshening the dated living and bedroom finishes, updating the old-fashioned bathroom and reclaiming the overgrown garden; the work is estimated at £7,000–£14,000. The visible exterior and roof look generally intact, and the location is well placed for Farnworth amenities and nearby parks.

The 53/100 D grade is cautious rather than a verdict that the house is overpriced: floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged, and the available information is not enough to assess residual value after works. Confirm the area and costs before deciding whether the project stacks up.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated living and bedroom decoration and floor finishes.
  • Reclaim the overgrown rear garden and improve its paths and planted areas.
  • Retain the comparatively modern-looking kitchen while considering a cosmetic bathroom refresh.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

35 Darley Grove, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire BL4 7RZ
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£472
Based on a loan of £93,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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