Monkspring, Worsbrough, Barnsley, S70
Yorkshire
£85,000Guide Price
Listed on 28/10/2026
Listed on 28/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
862 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
This three-bedroom semi-detached house has a through reception room with dual-aspect light and a separate kitchen with fitted units, worktops and a door to the rear garden. Upstairs are two double bedrooms and a single, together with a bathroom containing a bath and wash basin and a separate WC. The property is offered through the Modern Method of Auction, with a reduced starting bid of £85,000.
Outside, the enclosed rear garden includes lawn and patio areas. The front has gravelled sections and brick boundary walls. The house is described as requiring modernisation, giving buyers scope to update the existing accommodation. Worsbrough Country Park and Reservoir, local shops and schools are nearby, while Barnsley town centre, the railway station and road links including the A61 and M1 are accessible from the area.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
79out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £85,000, this three-bedroom semi is priced at about £99 per sq ft against a local average of £172, making the asking price a strong acquisition opportunity. The auction guide is low, but bidding can take the hammer above it, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.
The house looks usable, with a generous dual-aspect reception room and a lawn-and-patio garden. Older décor and finishes across several interior areas create a clear light-refresh project: a buyer can modernise the presentation and personalise the home without the photos suggesting a major overhaul.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the older décor and flooring across the reception room and bedrooms to give the interiors a more contemporary feel.
- The separate kitchen has fitted units and worktops in place, offering scope to update its appearance while retaining the existing layout.
- Make the most of the dual-aspect reception room and rear lawn-and-patio garden as appealing everyday living and entertaining spaces.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Barnsley Rail Station
1.7 miles
Train · Barnsley
Wombwell Rail Station
2.0 miles
Train · Wombwell
Elsecar Rail Station
2.7 miles
Train · Elsecar
Dodworth Rail Station
3.3 miles
Train · Dodworth
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Current average variable rate is 6.60%
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£321
Based on a loan of £63,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest
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