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York Avenue, Finchfield, Wolverhampton, WV3 9BZ

West Midlands

£315,000

Listed on 24/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom freehold semi-detached house in Finchfield has two reception rooms, a conservatory and a large south-facing rear garden. The ground floor includes a bay-fronted living room with an inglenook-style fireplace, a separate dining room opening to the conservatory, and a fitted kitchen with an integrated oven, grill and induction hob. A garage connects to a rear utility area and separate guest WC. Upstairs are two double bedrooms with built-in storage, a third bedroom suited to use as a single room or office, and a family bathroom with a separate shower enclosure and roll-top bath. The boarded loft provides additional storage and has a Velux window, power and lighting. Outside, the driveway offers parking for several vehicles and leads to the attached garage. The seller advises that outline planning permission has been granted for a single-storey rear extension; this should be verified independently. The property is marketed by SLADE Property Collective.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a well-kept Finchfield semi with plenty of character, two generous reception rooms and a particularly appealing, mature south-facing garden. The bathroom looks modern, while the older-style kitchen offers a straightforward option for someone wanting to update the finish rather than take on a major refurbishment. The driveway, attached garage and substantial boarded loft add useful flexibility, and the seller advises that outline permission for a single-storey rear extension exists, subject to verification.

The score is a weaker overall opportunity because the value and residual economics cannot be judged without a usable floor area; that is a data gap, not evidence that the asking price is dear. At £315,000, with a light renovation range of £5,000–£15,000, the visible scope is relatively contained, but the missing area figure means value against local £/sqf cannot yet be assessed.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the older-style kitchen to suit a buyer’s taste; the photographed units and appliances appear present and serviceable.
  • Make the most of the large, mature south-facing garden, conservatory and existing paved seating areas.
  • Verify the seller-advised outline permission for a single-storey rear extension and explore whether it suits your plans.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

York Avenue, Finchfield, Wolverhampton, WV3 9BZ
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,190
Based on a loan of £236,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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