The Coppice, Bishopthorpe, York
Yorkshire
£440,000
Listed on 27/10/2026
Listed on 27/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
Detached BungalowArea
994 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This detached two-bedroom bungalow in Bishopthorpe is offered with no onward chain. The single-storey layout includes an entrance hall, a spacious living room with a broad outlook to the rear garden, a kitchen and two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes. The property has been cared for over the years and now offers scope for modernisation to suit a new owner.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
40out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
This detached bungalow has a well-kept feel and a clear, light-scale modernisation opportunity: the older finishes across the living spaces, bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom give a buyer scope to refresh the interiors to their own taste. The spacious living room, built-in bedroom storage, established south-west-facing garden, driveway and garage are useful foundations in a sought-after Bishopthorpe setting.
The asking price is the main constraint. At £440,000, it is around 14% above the local average £/sqf, and once a mid-to-substantial programme of works is allowed for, the purchase and improvement costs look stretched against local benchmarks for this floor area. That is a weak overall value proposition despite the attractive setting and usable outdoor space.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the older interior finishes to create a more contemporary home without an obvious major-damage issue to address.
- Make the spacious living room and broad rear glazing a focal point, with views over the established south-west-facing garden.
- The driveway, single garage and built-in bedroom wardrobes provide practical storage and parking.
Key risks
- The asking price is already high against local benchmarks, so the purchase plus a mid-to-substantial improvement programme may be difficult to justify for this floor area.
- The all-in picture is soft when the asking price sits alongside the indicated works scale — around 14% above what similar-sized stock commands locally today. Finished value after works is not modelled here.
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Transport
Nearest stations
York Rail Station
2.6 miles
Train · York
Poppleton Rail Station
4.2 miles
Train · Poppleton
Ulleskelf Rail Station
6.5 miles
Train · Ulleskelf
Church Fenton Rail Station
8.2 miles
Train · Church Fenton
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%
Current average variable rate is 6.60%
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£1,662
Based on a loan of £330,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest
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