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King Street, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37

East of England

£100,000Guide Price

Listed on 27/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached

Features

  • Garden

Description

Offered at auction, this three-bedroom semi-detached house is vacant after a long period as a rental and requires updating and modernisation throughout. The property has sealed-unit double glazing and gas-fired central heating. Outside, there are front and rear gardens, both described as needing attention. The sale is by unconditional online auction, with a 28-day completion requirement unless the special conditions specify otherwise. Buyers should review the legal pack, including the EICR information, and note that the electricity has been disconnected between the meter and consumer unit and will need reconnection by a qualified electrician. An administration charge and deposit are payable by the successful bidder, and other completion fees may apply. Swaffham is described as a well-served market town with shopping and other amenities.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

51out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £100,000 guide, this three-bedroom semi offers a light, mainly cosmetic project: refresh the older finishes and flooring, update the dated fittings, and bring the overgrown front and rear gardens back into use. Double glazing and gas central heating are noted, and the photos show no obvious major structural failure.

The score is a weak opportunity overall, but not because the price has been shown to be dear: floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. The sale is by auction, and bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap. The listing also says the electricity is disconnected from the meter to the consumer unit and will need to be reconnected by a qualified electrician; check the EICR and auction pack, along with the completion requirements and fees, before bidding.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the older wallpaper, decorative finishes and flooring across the living space and bedrooms.
  • Update the dated kitchen and bathroom finishes; the fittings appear present and no major damage is apparent in the photos.
  • Clear and improve both overgrown gardens, with a greenhouse and shed already visible.

Key risks

  • Electricity is disconnected between the meter and consumer unit; arrange qualified reconnection and review the EICR and legal pack.
  • Moss or lichen is visible on the roof tiles; inspect the roof and confirm its condition.

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